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Thanks Pavel for diligent respond,
Yes, it could be an idea with USB 2.0 cable, but I think it is designed to have a 90 ohm impedance. Maybe not that critical (vs 120 ohm), but I would not trust/use that, unless I measured the impedance to check. Also a lot of these USB cables are made under not controlled environment/loose specs, I do not want to use that in my UAV.
I guess my point is that the connector recommended here : http://uavcan.org/Specification/8._Hardware_design_recommendations/
(in my opinion); is not that well suited for UAV’s.
(*) Also to add better ESD protection (it can be a lot if static developed in the air, dry air over the wings, not to mention lighting..
If I develop some hardware, I do not want a design/PCB with a very critical component not up to specs.
I think that using all 4 connectors ( 2 x primary + 2 x secondary) in a fault tolerant setup, will simple be defeated by the JST connector.
From many years of field (army) experience, with missing critical system, I know that connectors are one of the single most point of failure…
I consider to use the Harwin Gecko (1.25mm pitch, or Harwin L-Tek or J-Tek). Yes they are very expensive, for a good reason…
/eirik
I have looked a bit into the various connectors. I do not think the current recommended JST will suit my need:
- it only has 4 pins, should have at least 5 to allow separation between GND and shield
- It is not well suited for shielded cables
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Yes Pavel,
That’s just my two cents 😊
Just trying to evaluate/suggest what could possible add value also on the HW side.
I really like the UAVCAN idea, and maybe it could be an idea to suggest also some other connectors then?
I think this could add value to the UACCAN project, in particular where reliability is needed. As today most long endurance system use fuel motors, they vibrate a lot. Also the more “long endurance” UAV systems are needed, the more issues like reliability, redundancy, single point of failure, and specs. on vital parts become prevalent.
To have a redundant bus system with the JST GH, without dedicated shielding pin, seems like a candidate for improvement (or to have a “Hi-Rel” recommendation)
Product development effort (investment) considered, I think the UAVCAN deserves a better connector to “match” the software and protocol standard.
Also if the community plans to develop several HW modules (PCB’s/product), it could perhaps be wise hint about this, again maybe a ““Hi-Rel” recommendation.
It could also be left to the developer, but some kind of standard would/could be nice..
I think the Hi-rel Micro-D Connector also could be a candidate, just a bit worried about the weight and size..
https://www.digikey.no/en/ptm/h/harwin-inc/gecko-micro-miniature-connectors/tutorial
According to Harwin, the Gecko has a 45% smaller footprint and offer a weight saving up to 75% compared to the Micro-D.
https://youtu.be/Sk5bunbM5lI?t=30
/eirik
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Hello Lorenz,
Yes I did consider the micro-D from some different vendors.
According to Harwin, the Gecko has a 45% smaller footprint and offer a weight saving up to 75% compared to the Micro-D.
https://youtu.be/Sk5bunbM5lI?t=30
The Gecko also have very impressive hi-rel (Space) specification’s, they come in board-to board and board-to-cable variants, with several options for locking.
https://www.digikey.no/en/ptm/h/harwin-inc/gecko-micro-miniature-connectors/tutorial
Regarding shielding, I am in search for a circular shielded cable, then I would make the casing (printed carbon?) with a tab that closes up the missing shield on the Gecko. The micro-D would be better from a shielding point of view, but I do not like the added size and weight. It’s kind of a trade-off.
The Gecko connector with is very expensive tools for making cables/wiring hardness will be well suited for a shielded twisted pair, just the connector itself that twill not be shielded.
/eirik
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Hmm.
For our use, a normal size D-type seems too big. I will try to illustrate it below;
Compare: D-Sub, Amphenol, L17SM209SB64T (9 pin SMD), USD $5
Note that we only consider connectors with high reliability, it will be the most important “value added” to the hobby grade connectors, this connector at $5.6 is only rated as a “commercial product”. If we consider a redundant system with two buses (as recommended), and both with 2 connectors (also as recommended) the total size will be:
4 connectors x 39.4 mm wide x 12.7 mm depth on each board, rounded up to about (4*40*13) = +- 2 000 mm2 (!), or 45 x 45 mm.
Please also note that the D-sub series only goes down to 9 pins.
Compared to: Gecko type, Harwin G125-FS10605L0P (6 pin SMD), USD $8
https://www.digikey.no/product-detail/en/harwin-inc/G125-FS10605L0P/952-2617-ND/4952760
4 connectors x 6.3 mm wide x 5.8 mm depth on each board, rounded up to about (4*7*6) = +- 170 mm2), or 13 x 13 mm.
Mating, pins to be inserted making a cable.
To me that is a huge difference (2000 mm2 vs 170 mm2)!
The main idea/thesis is that it only makes sense to use this (vs. the JST GH 4) in a critical system, where it will be 4 connectors required.
Benefits:
Disadvantages:
If using a 6 pin connector we would also separate the CAN_GND, POWER_GND and SHIELD, so it will be 6 pins (with the CAN_H, CAN_L, POWER)
(*) Again is (here) important to separate between GND and SHIELD, not only because of EMI, but also ESD. An electro static discharge (as it will be in the air) into the shield, at any place, will directly impact the GND, and could cause all CPU/MPU (also they redundant one) on the boards to boot or just lockup. The use of two buses and any redundancy/back up will be defeated.
So, based on the above, I do not think we can use neither the JST GH, nor the (normal( D-type. The D-sub was introduced in 1952, it was small then, but not for an UAV today.
I think the micro-D, could be an option, and they are also specified for high-reliability, and they would offer the best shielding. But again they only goes down to 9 pin.
Compared to: Micro-D, Molex (9 pin TH), USD $12
https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/molex-llc/0836119006/WM2142-ND/1001287
4 connectors x 19.94 mm wide x 10.41 mm depth on each board, rounded up to about (4*20*10) = +- 800 mm2), or 28 x 28 mm.
Advantage:
Disadvantage
Based in this we will for now based our design on using the Harwin connector, but that could change 😊
This is about how much time I can spend on this connector issue, take it for what it’s worth.
It was good anyway to have this reviewed with all you feedback, thank you again.
/eirik
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