Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins 0469990432

Rectangular connectors are used to provide connectivity between two electrical or electronic devices, circuit boards, or cables. Often known as headers, these connectors consist of female sockets on one side, and male pins on the other side. They are available in various sizes depending on the application requirement, and are used to transmit data, power, or signal in various applications.

Application Field

Rectangular Connectors are commonly used in a variety of electronic and electrical devices, like cell phones, circuit boards, electrical appliances, and LED displays. These connectors are not only used in consumer electronics, but are very useful in the industrial world, like controller systems, medical equipment, HVAC systems, and so on.

They are also used for the assembly of printed circuit boards as they can be either soldered onto a board or soldered directly to the pins of the header. This makes it easier to add high-speed transmission components on the board.

Working Principle

The working principle of a rectangular connector involves a number of components. These components include the header and the pins, as well as the connectors themselves which are the pieces that connect the two ends together.

When connecting two devices or components, the pins from the header and the connectors are inserted into the female sockets. The pins apply pressure onto the contacts in the sockets, which creates a physical connection between the two components. This allows the signal to be transmitted between the two devices or components.

Header assemblies are also available, whereby the header and the male pins are already attached together. This simplifies the assembly process and reduces the cost of having to purchase the components separately.