What is the name for this style cable? I've always known them as nano-cables or micro-cables but I've seen them called sensor-link cables too.
I typically get the cable from here. However, I don't know that this is a standard name for this cable.
Regardless, what I am really after is a source for a PCB mount connector for this style cable. Having the correct name would help my searching.
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It's more commonly known as an M12 connector. They're industrial connectors used for remote sensors or ethernet. There are a bunch of people that make them. There are smaller versions too, the M8 series.
Several companies make them.
http://www.te.com/catalog/minf/en/856
http://www.molex.com/molex/products/group?key=brad_m12_product_families&channel=products
For some product page links. Binder USA also makes them, and a number of other industrial manufacturers.
You can also find them from distributors like Digikey and Mouser. (Just search M12)
As long as they're the same number of poles and have the same keying, they should fit. I'd order a sample from Molex or TE and double check.
I would stress relieve the connector if you're doing a PCB mount, the mating force for these is pretty high. All the PCB connectors I've seen are panel mount.