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Rectangular connectors are connectors that are designed to mate and connect with another rectangular connector. These connectors are usually found in automotive, industrial, computer, and consumer applications. They are typically made from either metal or plastic and can typically be divided into three types; headers, male pins, and female sockets.

Headers are used for quick connection of two or more electrical components together. These connectors are typically equipped with multiple pins for highly reliable connections. The pins can either be soldered to a printed circuit board (PCB) or mechanically attached. Headers are generally incompatible with female sockets, meaning that they can not be mated together. For example, a male header will not fit into a female socket.

Male pins are the traditional plug connector type. They are typically mounted to a PCB board and used to connect several components in a circuit. Male pins come in many varieties, such as center-contact type, single-row type, and double-row type. They are usually keyed to prevent the wrong type from being used in a particular application.

Female sockets are typically found on wire-to-board applications. These connectors mate with a male pin to establish an electrical connection. Female sockets are usually soldered to a PCB board and can accept different pin numbers and pitch sizes. Some female sockets are also equipped with metal contacts to ensure a reliable connection.

In summary, Rectangular connectors are used in a variety of applications. They are typically divided into three types; headers, male pins, and female sockets. Headers are used for quick connection of components, male pins are typically mounted to a PCB board, and female sockets are usually soldered to a PCB board. They are all keyed to ensure that the wrong type is not used in a particular application.