0438100342

Operating Temperature:	--
Insulation Height:	0.591" (15.00mm)
Contact Shape:	Square
Contact Finish - Mating:	Gold
Contact Finish Thickness - Mating:	30.0µin (0.76µm)
Contact Finish - Post:	Tin
Contact Material:	Brass
Insulation Material:	Polyamide (PA46), Nylon 4/6, Glass Filled
Features:	--
Overall Contact Length:	--
Ingress Protection:	--
Material Flammability Rating:	UL94 V-0
Insulation Color:	Black
Current Rating:	--
Voltage Rating:	--
Mated Stacking Heights:	--
Contact Finish Thickness - Post:	100.0µin (2.54µm)
Applications:	General Purpose, Industrial, Medical, Telecommunications
Number of Positions Loaded:	All
Packaging:	Tray
Part Status:	Active
Connector Type:	Header
Contact Type:	Male Pin
Pitch - Mating:	0.165" (4.20mm)
Number of Positions:	4
Number of Rows:	2
Row Spacing - Mating:	0.165" (4.20mm)
Series:	Mini-Fit BMI SMC 43810
Style:	Board to Board or Cable
Shrouding:	Shrouded - 4 Wall
Mounting Type:	Through Hole, Right Angle
Termination:	Solder
Fastening Type:	Latch Holder
Contact Length - Mating:	--
Contact Length - Post:	0.123" (3.12mm)

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Rectangular Connectors- Headers, Male Pins- 0438100342 Application Field and Working Principle

Rectangular connectors are widely used in industrial systems and high-reliability applications. 0438100342 is one type of these connectors, with its highly reliable and stable performance, and wide application fields. This article will go through the application field and working principle of 0438100342.

Application Field

0438100342 can be widely used in a variety of industrial applications, such as cell phone charging station, smart sensors, industrial control, medical equipment, machine tools, computer interface, communication switching device, and fan control. They are typically used in place of traditional wires and cables and can provide superior durability, ease of assembly and improved electrical performance.

Working Principle

0438100342 is a two-row or three-row pin-grid-array (PGA) connector. It consists of two insulating parts which are made of plastic material and metal contacts, such as Gold Plated Copper alloy, copper, brass or other appropriate metals. As a male connector, 0438100342 includes a printed circuit board (PCB) terminal, a spring clip or an insulation displacement connector (IDC) clip to secure the cable, and two metal contact loops that form a 4.2mm grid.In order to achieve a secure electrical contact, the terminals must be properly aligned to the printed circuit board. The contact is then secured by a spring clip, which provides a secure hold and a low insertion force. The spring clip provides a positive locking force that will ensure optimal contact integrity.When a mating female connector is inserted into 0438100342, the internal contacts make electrical contact. This provides power to the connected components. The integrated spring clip also ensures that the connections remain secure, even when the forces of movement or vibration are applied.

Conclusion

0438100342 is a highly reliable and stable rectangular connector with wide application fields. Owing to its two-row or three-row pin-grid-array (PGA) configuration, 0438100342 connector can provide power to devices with great efficiency. Moreover, the integrated spring clip ensures that the connection is secure even when the forces of vibration and movement are applied.

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