Cable Assembly / Cordset Design Guide

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This form is designed for use with single cable, two-ended assemblies and/or cordsets with single type
termations at each end. If an assembly consists of multiple cables in a "Y" or other configuration, or has
multiple connectors on a single end, please call us for assistance.

Specify Cable

Design your own cable using our Cable Design Guide
VP P/N: This part # needs to be modified (specify details below)
Other Mfr P/N:
This part # needs to be modified (specify details below)
If modified version of P/N, describe changes:

If your assembly or harness uses discrete insulated wire, please contact us for assistance.


Retractile Cordset Features     Need More Info?
IF NOT a retractile cordset, Skip to "Termination of End #1" section below.

Requested length of coil body only (w/out pigtails): (inches)
Requested fully extended length including pigtails: (inches)
Requested O.D. of coil body: (inches)

Pigtail:     Need More Info?
End #1 Pigtail: length: (inches)     Orientation: dropped turned out
End #2 Pigtail: length: (inches)     Orientation:dropped turned out

Springback preferred for cordset:     Need More Info?
     rapid moderate controlled (lowest) Not specified* Unknown**


Termination of End #1

Type Of Termination:

connector or terminals (fill in "Connector Specifications" section)
stripped or stripped/tinned (outer jacket removed, conductor insulation stripped to specified length)
     S
pecify lengths of exposed insulated conductors in box below:
     

blunt cut (outer jacket not stripped, insulated conductors not exposed)

If any other type termination needed, including multiple connectors
on the same end,
please contact us for assistance.


Connector Specifications: (Skip this section if connectors or terminals not needed.)

Is a particular manufacturer's connector (housing+contacts) specified ? yes no
IF NO, Please skip to "Type of Connector".

Connector housing manufacturer's name:
Connector housing P/N:
Is contact included in housing? yes no Unknown**
     If NO, Contact P/N:
Can equivalent housing/contact be substituted? yes no Unknown**

Type of Connector or Terminal: (Skip this section if connector manufacturer & P/N specified)
circular connector rectangular connector modular plug discrete terminals
disconnectable crimp connector wire to board connector
other

Describe connector or terminals:

# of positions in connector:      # of contacts terminated in connector:
Contact Type:solder crimp Not specified* Unknown**
Contact plating: tin-lead RoHS tin silver gold Not specified* Unknown**


Additional Specifications:

Is a backshell needed for the housing? yes no Not specified* Unknown**

If specified, Backshell Manufacturer & P/N:
Describe Backshell:


Is a covering needed over back of housing or over wires? yes no Not specified* Unknown**

If YES, specify type of covering:
     heat shrink tubing overmolded strain relief
other
Describe covering:


Do any wires require EMI filtering? yes no Not specified* Unknown**

If YES:
Specify type of ferrite or toroid needed:
          Frequency range requested:
Are more than one type of EMI filter required? yes no     If yes, how many in total?
     If more than one type, specify additional types and frequency ranges below:
     
Is filter preferred inside the housing or external to housing?
          internal external both Not specified* Unknown**
Identify which wire(s) and groups of wires need filtering:


Strain relief required? yes no Not specified* Unknown**

If YES:
Type: overmolded slip-on other
Describe strain relief:

Purpose of strain relief:
Secure cable to enclosure Protect cable pass-through into enclosure
Protect wire from flexing breakage
Other:


Termination of End #2

Type Of Termination:

connector or terminals (fill in "Connector Specifications" section)
stripped or stripped/tinned (outer jacket removed, conductor insulation stripped to specified length)
     S
pecify lengths of exposed insulated conductors in box below:
     

blunt cut (outer jacket not stripped, insulated conductors not exposed)

If any other type termination needed, including multiple connectors
on the same end,
please contact us for assistance.


Connector Specifications: (Skip this section if connectors or terminals not needed.)

Is a particular manufacturer's connector (housing+contacts) specified ? yes no
IF NO, Please skip to "Type of Connector".

Connector housing manufacturer's name:
Connector housing P/N:
Is contact included in housing? yes no Unknown**
     If NO, Contact P/N:
Can equivalent housing/contact be substituted? yes no Unknown**

Type of Connector or Terminal: (Skip this section if connector manufacturer & P/N specified)
circular connector rectangular connector modular plug discrete terminals
disconnectable crimp connector wire to board connector
other

Describe connector or terminals:

# of positions in connector:      # of contacts terminated in connector:
Contact Type:solder crimp Not specified* Unknown**
Contact plating: tin-lead RoHS tin silver gold Not specified* Unknown**


Additional Specifications:

Is a backshell needed for the housing? yes no Not specified* Unknown**

If specified, Backshell Manufacturer & P/N:
Describe Backshell:


Is a covering needed over back of housing or over wires? yes no Not specified* Unknown**

If YES, specify type of covering:
     heat shrink tubing overmolded strain relief
other
Describe covering:


Do any wires require EMI filtering? yes no Not specified* Unknown**

If YES:
Specify type of ferrite or toroid needed:
          Frequency range requested:
Are more than one type of EMI filter required? yes no     If yes, how many in total?
     If more than one type, specify additional types and frequency ranges below:
     
Is filter preferred inside the housing or external to housing?
          internal external both Not specified* Unknown**
Identify which wire(s) and groups of wires need filtering:


Strain relief required? yes no Not specified* Unknown**

If YES:
Type: overmolded slip-on other
Describe strain relief:

Purpose of strain relief:
Secure cable to enclosure Protect cable pass-through into enclosure
Protect wire from flexing breakage
Other:


Miscellaneous Information

Marking desired: None Hot Stamp Labeled Other:
     Location of Marking:


Please identify any special packaging needs:

Additional Comments or Specifications

*Not Specified - no particular requirement defined, VP will assess and define if necessary.
**Unknown - choose if requirements are unknown and you wish VP to contact you to assist in determining the specifications.


End application type:
Medical Military/Defense Naval/marine/shipboard/undersea Aeronautical/Avionics Hybrid
Instrumentation Industrial Other
If information can be disclosed to VP (or NDA in place), please provide purpose / use of assembly/cordset:
(This will help us determine any special needs or specifications.)


What would you like us to do with this information?
Design Validation Budgetary Estimate Quotation
Would you like a protype? yes no     Prototype Qty: (units)

Min Production Qty desired: (units)     Max Production Qty desired: (units)

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last update: 1/28/05

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