[Open-graphics] FAQ for OGD1 order page

[Attila Kinali]

On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:35:24 +0100
Dieter <netbsd at sopwith.solgatos.com> wrote:

> > 68 user I/O signals on an optional 100-pin ICD connector
> 
> So the idea is the customer buys a connector and solders it on?
> IIRC the connector is more expensive than one would expect,
> but leaving off a connector on a $1500 board doesn't sound right.
> Customers may not like the idea of risking their warranty by
> modifying the board.

I don't know. IDC Connectors are something everyone who
does some electronics has.. in the dozens. And they
are not expensive at all. At least not compared to
what other connectors cost. You can get one here in
Switzerland the cheap ones for something around 2-5 CHF
(1:1 USD) of 2x50 in single quantities.

The advantage of having it to solder one self is that you
can choose whether you want to have a female or a male
connector on the board, whether you want those reverse
protection, pull releave etc pp.

			Attila Kinali
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