Connector guides for wire harness design

Select connector families, contacts, seals, keying, cavity plugs, and pin numbering for serviceable harnesses that survive field use.

Sealed connector selectionContact and seal matchingPinout and cavity planningPrototype to production harness builds

Live connector guides

Each guide covers where the family fits, housing roles, contacts, seals, current limits, keying, pinout charts, and field assembly details for practical cable and harness work.

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Anderson Powerpole

Genderless PP15-45, PP75, PP120, and PP180 power connectors compared by current, wire range, and contact.

Same-scale comparison of Anderson Powerpole PP15-45, PP75, PP120, and PP180 connector housings
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Deutsch DTM

Compact size-20 sealed connectors for signal circuits, sensors, CAN, and tight harness breakpoints.

Wireframe CAD render of a Deutsch DTM04-4P receptacle housing
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Deutsch DT

Size-16 sealed connectors for mid-current sensors, relays, lighting, coils, and field equipment.

Wireframe CAD render of a Deutsch DT04-4P receptacle housing
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Deutsch DTP

Size-12 sealed power connectors for pumps, fans, motors, actuators, and higher-current branches.

Wireframe CAD render of a Deutsch DTP04-4P receptacle housing
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JST

PH, XH, SH, GH, EH, and ZH wire-to-board connector selection by pitch, wire range, and locking style.

Line drawings of JST PH and XH wire housings above board headers and a JST GH pigtail housing with board headers
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Weather Pack

Aptiv Weather Pack housings, contacts, cable seals, and cavity plugs selected by circuit count, wire, and cable OD.

Aptiv engineering drawing of a two-way sealed Weather Pack connector assembly
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Metri-Pack

Aptiv Metri-Pack 150 and 280 sealed connector selection with contacts, seals, cavity counts, and assembly method.

Aptiv Metri-Pack 150 sealed connector product drawing
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XT Connectors

Amass XT30U, XT60, XT60H, XT90H, and XT90S-F cable connector comparison using current manufacturer ratings.

Amass XT30U, XT60, and XT90 cable connectors
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Molex Nano-Fit

2.5mm compact Fit connectors for tight power and signal packaging.

Wireframe CAD render of a Molex Nano-Fit 6-circuit single-row receptacle housing
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Molex Micro-Fit 3.0

3.0mm mid-density power and signal connectors with single-row and dual-row options.

Wireframe CAD render of a Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 6-circuit dual-row receptacle housing
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Molex Ultra-Fit

3.5mm compact 600V power connectors with tangless housings and glow-wire options.

Wireframe CAD render of a Molex Ultra-Fit 6-circuit single-row receptacle housing
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Molex Mini-Fit Jr.

4.2mm dual-row power connectors with broad housing, terminal, and header support.

Wireframe CAD render of a Molex Mini-Fit Jr. 6-circuit dual-row receptacle housing
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Molex Mega-Fit

5.7mm high-current power connectors for heavier wire and power distribution.

Wireframe CAD render of a Molex Mega-Fit 6-circuit dual-row receptacle housing
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MIL-DTL-38999

High-density circular mil-spec connector guide for series, shells, inserts, backshells, and harness builds.

CAD line-art render of a MIL-DTL-38999 Series III shell 25 connector with 128 contacts
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MIL-DTL-26482

Circular bayonet connector guide for shell styles, service classes, inserts, and prototype harnesses.

Circular mil-spec
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MIL-DTL-5015

Threaded circular connector guide for rugged power, signal, and equipment wiring.

Circular mil-spec
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MIL-DTL-83723

Environment-resistant circular connector guide for compact aerospace-style harness builds.

Circular mil-spec
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Next connector guides

Additional connector references will extend the same practical format: where the family fits, what parts complete the connection, and what to check before building a harness.

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Additional Connector Guides

More sealed, keyed, and serviceable connector families for production harnesses.

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