68-Pin VHDCI Breakout Board

BRKAVH68FV1-R-DIN

BRKAVH68FV1-R-DIN
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BRKAVH68FV1-R-DIN
BRKAVH68FV1-R-DIN (On a Rail)
BRKAVH68FV1-R-FT
BRKAVH68FV1-R-FT (Overhead View)
  • 68-pin VHDCI connector
  • Compatible with certain National Instruments DAQ boards
  • Screw terminal for each of the 68 lines, plus shield
  • Solder pad connection space for all 68 lines and shield
  • Supports addition of .1" pin headers
  • Fast and easy connections
  • Perfect for prototyping and permanent installations
  • Rubber feet or DIN rail mount
See Also: VHDCI Cables,   VHDCI Spring Terminal Breakout Board,   Mini-D Ribbon Breakout Board,   More Breakout Boards


General Description

Centronics, MDR, VHDCI, HPDSUB  Connector Guide

Make connections quickly and reliably with this breakout board, which brings every pin of its 68-pin VHDCI (Very High Density Interconnect) connector out to screw terminals.

Each pin, including shield, is also brought to solder pads (2 per pin) at 0.1" spacing, allowing easy addition of pin headers or other components. Please note that the breakout boards are manufactured with a connection between each connector pin and the corresponding terminal block position; no soldering of any type is necessary. The solder pads simply provide an area for making optional connections to additional headers or other components.

The BRKAVH68FV1-R breakout board contains a female 68-pin VHDCI connector, which is sometimes referred to as a SCSI-5 connector. This style of connector is used by a number of equipment vendors, including National Instruments™.

National Instruments Compatibility

National Instruments™ uses this 68-pin VHDCI connector on some of their DAQ cards, making this breakout board a good option for interfacing to these National Instruments products. Note that NI™ actually uses two different styles of 68-pin connectors: the VHDCI, and the half-pitch DSUB (0.050 D-type). The Winford Engineering BRKAVH68FV1-R uses the VHDCI connector. This breakout board can also be used with 0.050 D-type boards by using an appropriate adapter cable.

At the time of this writing, National Instruments does not offer a breakout board / connector block for the 68-pin VHDCI connector. Instead, they offer a 68-pin half-pitch DSUB (0.050 D-type) connector block to support their 68-pin VHDCI DAQ boards; this requires the use of an adapter cable to convert between VHDCI and 0.050 DSUB. A typical combination of NI hardware would be the NI SCB-68A connector block and the SHC68-68-EPM adapter cable, or equivalent. In contrast, the BRKAVH68FV1-R breakout board can connect directly to VHDCI devices by using a standard VHDCI cable. Thus the BRKAVH68FV1-R breakout board is an alternative to the National Instruments SCB-68 or SCB-68A breakout module when interfacing to a VHDCI connector.

Note: "National Instruments" and "NI" are trademarks of National Instruments. Neither Winford Engineering, nor any software programs or other goods or services offered by Winford Engineering, are affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by National Instruments.

This breakout board is perfect for production applications as well as experimentation and prototype work. It is helpful for working with I/O cards, Data Aquisition (DAQ) devices, control systems, and other devices that use a 68-pin VHDCI (Very High Density Cable Interconnect) connector.

Need something different? We stock several VHDCI breakout board styles and form factors. Please have a look!

A breakout board is sometimes referred to as a "transition module", "terminal board", "terminal block", "breakout box", "breakout adapter", "terminator", or "interface module".

Product Documents

Part #RevisionDescriptionPDF DrawingDWG DrawingIGES ModelSTEP ModelDocument
BRKAVH68FV1-R-DINAVHDCI, Right Angle, DIN MountPDF DWG IGES CAD
BRKAVH68FV1-R-DINBVHDCI, Right Angle, DIN MountPDF DWG IGES CAD
BRKAVH68FV1-R-FTAVHDCI, Right Angle, FeetPDF DWG IGES CAD
BRKAVH68FV1-R-FTBVHDCI, Right Angle, FeetPDF DWG IGES CAD
Connector Guide Which connector do I have? Consult this helpful identification guide.PDF
BRKAVH68FV1-R-DIN Revision: A

VHDCI, Right Angle, DIN Mount

PDF DWG IGES CAD
BRKAVH68FV1-R-DIN Revision: B

VHDCI, Right Angle, DIN Mount

PDF DWG IGES CAD
BRKAVH68FV1-R-FT Revision: A

VHDCI, Right Angle, Feet

PDF DWG IGES CAD
BRKAVH68FV1-R-FT Revision: B

VHDCI, Right Angle, Feet

PDF DWG IGES CAD
Connector Guide

Which connector do I have? Consult this helpful identification guide.

PDF

VHDCI Connector Details

The VHDCI connector provides a compact arrangement of sliding contacts. The high contact density (0.8mm pitch) and good performance at high speeds make this connector a good choice for numerous applications, such as DAQ and SCSCI-5 equipment. For these breakout boards, Winford Engineering currently utilizes VHDCI connectors from Amphenol™ or TE™. Connector details are listed below.

VHDCI Connector Details
Manufacturer Amphenol TE
Mfg. Part # HE11-RAA-101 5796055-1
Jack Sockets M2 x 0.4 female thread M2 x 0.4 female thread

The connector used on these breakout boards contains screw locks/jack screws for securing a mating cable. The jack screws accept M2 x 0.4 thread screws.

Connector (68-pin VHDCI Shown)
Screw Locks / Jack Screws
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Connector Straight On (68-pin VHDCI Shown)
Connector Straight-On View
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Mounting Options

These products are available in two different mounting variants. Product numbers ending with -DIN come with DIN clips already installed and ready to snap onto 35mm or 32mm DIN rail. Product numbers ending with -FT have stick-on rubber feet installed on the bottom side, allowing for benchtop use or panel mounting. For panel mounting, we suggest 1/4" nylon standoffs under the mounting holes, and #6 screws.
BRKAVH68FV1-R-DIN
DIN Rail Mount
BRKAVH68FV1-R-DIN
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Rail not included
BRKAVH68FV1-R-FT
Rubber Feet
BRKAVH68FV1-R-FT
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Cables

Winford Engineering offers 68-pin VHDCI cables (shown below) which are compatible with these breakout boards.
CBVH68M-3
VHDCI Cable
CBVH68M-3 pictured
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Product Details

  • 68-pin VHDCI connector
  • Suitable alternative to National Instruments SCB-68A connector block when interfacing to a VHDCI connector
  • Connector contains jack screws
  • Screw terminal for each of the 68 lines, plus shield
  • Solder pad connection holes, two (2) per line
  • Supports addition of .1" pin headers
  • Screw terminals accommodate wire sizes from 16AWG to 26AWG
  • Approximate dimensions: 3.74"; x 3.5"
  • Rubber feet or DIN rail mount

Product Revisions

Revision B of these boards introduce two minor changes, which are not expected to impact the user:
  • PCB thickness was increased to 0.079"; Rev. A was 0.062" thick. This change was made for internal assembly process reasons.
  • The silkscreen overlay fonts were updated to the latest Winford design standards.

Currently Shipping Revision:

  • Rev B: BRKAVH68FV1-R-DIN, BRKAVH68FV1-R-FT

Note: We are regularly updating this list, but during the transition, you may receive Rev B products (or both Rev A and Rev B) prior to the list being updated. If you need to confirm which revision you will receive, please contact us.

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Pricing and Ordering

Product # Description 1+ 10+ RoHS Buy Now
VHDCI, 68-Pin Female Right Angle Connector:
BRKAVH68FV1-R-DIN VHDCI 68-Pin Female Breakout Board, R/A, Screw Terminals, DIN Rail Mount $95.75 $90.40  Yes
BRKAVH68FV1-R-FT VHDCI 68-Pin Female Breakout Board, R/A, Screw Terminals, Feet $94.15 $88.80  Yes

VHDCI, 68-Pin Female Right Angle Connector:
BRKAVH68FV1-R-DIN
RoHS   Yes
VHDCI 68-Pin Female Breakout Board, R/A, Screw Terminals, DIN Rail Mount
QuantityPrice
1+$95.75
10+$90.40
BRKAVH68FV1-R-FT
RoHS   Yes
VHDCI 68-Pin Female Breakout Board, R/A, Screw Terminals, Feet
QuantityPrice
1+$94.15
10+$88.80

All of the above items are normally stocked. Please call us if you need to verify availability for a specific quantity, or for pricing at higher quantities. Please visit our ordering page for our ordering policies and a list of ordering methods.


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