Connector choice?

[Pars]

I really don't like the screw terminal blocks much, so I was going to use PCB headers/wire mounted connectors for a couple of projects. I need something in 5.08mm (0.200") or close, and the only ones I have come up with so far are the Hirose HF5 series at Digikey (http://www.hirose.co.jp/cataloge_hp/e67600011.pdf,

or the Molex SPOX series at Mouser View List

I want something where it is foolproof to take apart and put back together. I need connectors of 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 pins. Digikey has everything I need. Mouser has everything EXCEPT the 8 pin header (they carry the 8 pin connector... not sure why?).

One other question: if I go with the SPOX, you have a choice of brass or phosphor bronze crimp terminals. I am leaning towards the phosphor bronze. Right choice?

(started to post this at HF by mistake... removed it)

[cetoole]

Dunno how much flexibility you have, but IDC punchdown connectors are pretty cool IMO. http://media.digikey.com/pdf/Data%20Sheets/Phoenix%20Contact%20PDFs/1706183.pdf

[luvdunhill]

Does FCI have anything? I vastly prefer them to Molex KK, C-Grid III, etc. They are sold at Mouser, Digikey and Newark.

[Pars]

Dunno how much flexibility you have, but IDC punchdown connectors are pretty cool IMO. http://media.digikey.com/pdf/Data%20Sheets/Phoenix%20Contact%20PDFs/1706183.pdf

Has to be 5.08mm form factor... the PCBs were designed for the Phoenix blocks.

Does FCI have anything? I vastly prefer them to Molex KK, C-Grid III, etc. They are sold at Mouser, Digikey and Newark.

I'll take a look, but I was doing a parameter search. It dawned on me on my drive home that I could use the Hirose for the pedja DAC that I need 6, 8 and 2 pos. for, and use the SPOX for the dynahi/dynafet. The 6 and particularly the 8 pin (single row) were what dropped most lines out.

[luvdunhill]

Has to be 5.08mm form factor... the PCBs were designed for the Phoenix blocks.

why not remove every other pin from a 0.1" pitch form factor part?

[Pars]

I've done that in the past