Tools & Templates

These are the worksheets behind the guide. Copy what you need into your design package, replace every placeholder with project-specific information, and delete the parts that don't apply. They're generic on purpose; none of them picks ratings or part numbers for you.

Template	Use it to	Based on
Connector Selection Checklist	Walk an interface from definition to documentation without skipping a step	Practical Checklist
Connector Comparison Matrix	Score candidate families side by side before you commit	Exercise 2
Cable Drawing Template	Turn a pinout into a buildable cable drawing	Exercise 6
Connector ICD Template	Define an interface so procurement and manufacturing can build it	Exercise 7
Design Review Checklist	Run a connector risk pass before a design review	Section 10 · Section 11
M12 Coding Cheat Sheet	Identify and pick M12 codings at a glance	M12 deep dive §8.1
38999 Decode Worksheet	Decode a D38999 part number field by field against your vendor's catalog	38999 deep dive §7.8
DEUTSCH Decode & Tooling Worksheet	Decode a DT-family part number and pick the matching contact line + crimp tooling	DEUTSCH deep dive §4 + §7
Harness Inspection Checklist	Run a build/incoming inspection pass on a finished harness	Workflow §4 + §7.9 + What People Forget
Qualification Plan Template	Structure design-level qualification of one connector configuration — first article, test matrix, evidence capture, requalification triggers	§1.5 + Reading Datasheets §6 + Low-Level Signal Contacts

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These are working templates, not standards. Adapt them to your program, and remember that the datasheet, applicable standard, and customer/program requirements always win.