Pin Header Connector
Pin header, a type of connector, English name: Pin Header.
This type of connector is widely used in PCB circuit boards in electronics, electrical appliances, and instruments. Its function is to serve as a bridge between blocked or isolated circuits in the circuit, undertaking the task of current or signal transmission. It is usually used together with female headers to form board-to-board connections; or used together with electronic wire harness terminals to form board-to-wire connections; it can also be used independently for board-to-board connections.
Since different products require different specifications, pin headers also come in many models and specifications. According to the standard classification of pin header connectors in the electronics industry: by pitch, they can be roughly divided into eight categories: 0.8mm, 1.0mm, 1.27mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 2.54mm, 3.96mm, and 5.08mm; by number of rows, there are single-row pin headers, double-row pin headers, triple-row pin headers, four-row pin headers, etc.; by packaging usage, there are SMT (horizontal mount/vertical mount), DIP (straight/right-angle), etc.; by installation method: 180°, 90°, SMT indicated
Number of pins: 2P to 100P
Pins: straight pins, right-angle pins, SMT;
Pin material: brass or phosphor bronze;
Insulator material: plastic PA66, PA46, PBT, PA6T, PA9T, PPS, LCP, etc.
Surface treatment: gold plating (0.8u", 1u", 3u", 5u", etc.), tin plating, half gold matte tin, half gold bright tin.
Packaging: PE bag, reel bag, tube.
Processing technology: First, process the pins with brass (or phosphor bronze) as required, and first nickel plate then gold plate as required, then process the insulator part with a mold, and finally insert the pins into the insulator on special equipment according to size requirements.
Pin header applications: ●Data processing●Computers●Program control equipment●Electronic measuring equipment●Automatic control●Automation●Communications
Note: There are many factors affecting the price. Usually the most influential are gold plating thickness, pin length, number of PINs, etc.