Description
The 500 mm Qwiic Cable is a specialized 4-conductor interconnect designed to link Qwiic-enabled sensors, actuators, and development boards together quickly and securely. Measuring 500 mm (0.5 meters) in length, this extended cable features a 1 mm pitch 4-pin JST connector on both ends, allowing rapid, polarized, and latching plug-and-play connections without the need for soldering or breadboards.
Engineered for modular prototyping ecosystems, the cable utilizes standard color-coded wiring (Red for 3.3V power, Black for Ground, Blue for SDA, and Yellow for SCL) to prevent wiring errors. While specifically tailored for I2C communication over extended distances within an enclosure or chassis, it can also be adapted for custom low-voltage signal routing in various electronics and robotics applications.
Note: Product images are for reference only. Actual product appearance or packaging may vary slightly based on manufacturing batches.
Key Features
- Polarized JST Connectors: Equipped with secure 1 mm pitch 4-pin JST connectors on both ends to prevent reverse-polarity insertion.
- Extended 500 mm Reach: Provides an ample half-meter length for positioning Qwiic modules further apart within complex mechanical enclosures and multi-tier assemblies.
- Standardized Color Coding: Color-coded conductors (Red, Black, Blue, Yellow) offer clear visual tracking for power, ground, and I2C signal lines.
- Daisy-Chain Capability: Fully compatible with Qwiic bus specifications, allowing multiple sensor boards to be linked in series.
- Flexible & Lightweight Build: Thin, highly flexible ribbon-style wiring minimizes mechanical strain on delicate peripheral connector ports.
Benefits
- Solder-Free Efficiency: Eliminates manual wire stripping, crimping, and soldering, enabling instant modular circuit assembly.
- Error-Proof Interfacing: Keyed JST connectors ensure correct pin alignment every time, protecting sensitive I2C hardware from damage.
- Optimized Prototyping Reach: Perfect for connecting remote sensors or displays located at a distance from the main microcontroller board.
- Reusable Interconnect: Designed to withstand repeated plugging and unplugging cycles in active testing and development labs.
- Ecosystem Versatility: Fully compatible with SparkFun Qwiic, Adafruit I2C Stemma QT, and other standardized 1mm JST I2C peripheral modules.
Applications
- I2C Sensor Interfacing: Connecting remote environmental, motion, and optical sensors equipped with Qwiic/Stemma QT ports to a master controller.
- Modular Robotics: Routing data and power lines between distributed control boards, motor drivers, and feedback sensors across a robot chassis.
- Prototyping & Test Rigs: Providing quick, temporary signal links during breadboard testing and hardware debugging phases.
- Enclosure Integration: Linking internal control boards to front-panel displays or externally mounted peripheral modules.
- Educational Electronics: Simplifying complex multi-sensor wiring for students and makers learning digital communication protocols.
Package Includes
- 1 x 500 mm Qwiic Cable with 1 mm JST Connectors
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Item Type | Qwiic / I2C Interconnect Cable |
| Connector Type | 1 mm Pitch 4-Pin JST Connectors (Both Ends) |
| Cable Length | 500 mm (0.5 Meters) |
| Wire Color Scheme | Red ($V_{cc}$), Black (GND), Blue (SDA), Yellow (SCL) |
| Compatibility | SparkFun Qwiic, Adafruit Stemma QT, I2C Peripherals |
| Cable Weight | 3 g |
| Shipping Weight | 0.005 kg |
| Shipping Dimensions | 5 × 5 × 2 cm |
