0348258202

Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins

The 0348258202 rectangular connectors are the type of electronic components used to interconnect two circuits electrically. These components are essential to link the two circuits by providing a physical channel for electricity connection. Besides this, these rectangular connectors enhance the performance of the circuits thus meeting the special requirements for engineering and industrial needs.

The 0348258202 rectangular connectors have a male pin header, a female header, and a male/female header. The male pin header consists of multiple ‘pins’ created from brass plated metal. These pins are arranged in two straight rows on a rectangular block. The two rows are connected on one side to the power source, and on the other side, they are connected to other circuitry. The female header is similar to the male pin header, but instead of pins it contains terminals made up of ABS plastic. Additionally, the male/female header is its hybrid version that contains both pins and terminals integrated into one component.

The 0348258202 rectangular connectors when plugged with the mating socket, create an electrical connection between the two circuits. The connectors function as on/off switches and serve the purpose of providing an electrical connection or disconnection. These rectangular connectors are employed in a variety of industrial, commercial, and consumer applications such as automobiles, lights, refrigerators, computers, and electronic circuit boards. The advantage of using male/female headers is that they can be used with any type of circuit board and are suitable for any kind of environment.

The working principle of the 0348258202 rectangular connectors is based on a locking mechanism. When two connectors are attached to each other, a locking mechanism is activated that locks the two parts together ensuring no loosening or uncomfortable vibrations in the connection. The locking principle is achieved by the plugs having 2 sections. The first section has the pins that are inserted into the female headers and the second section locks them together. This locking mechanism helps to ensure that the connection remains secure despite environmental factors.

The rectangular connectors of 0348258202 are designed to resist external forces and abrasion. They have special features such as strain relief, sealing, positioning, and electrical shielding. They also have interlocking or molded-in keying makes connections fool-proof and prevents wrong connections among the components. Additionally, these components are also capable of integrating several connectors into one, thus reducing space requirements and providing a connection point for multiple devices simultaneously.

The 0348258202 rectangular connectors are available in various shapes, sizes, and configurations. The different types of designs offered are beveled headers, polarized headers, shrouded headers, double row headers, ergonomic headers, and breakout boards. These features make these components suitable for applications requiring multiple configurations. Moreover, the connectors are very easy to install and provide perfect connections without any soldering, crimping, or any other special operations. All these features make the 0348258202 rectangular connectors highly suitable for a variety of applications.