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Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins and Working Principle

Rectangular connectors are a type of electronic hardware which are used to connect electrical and electronic components in an electrical system or device. The most common types of rectangular connectors are headers, male pins, and female sockets. Each of these connectors has its own unique characteristics and features that make them well suited for specific applications.

Headers

Headers are rectangular connectors that consist of two sections; a female socket section and a male pin section. The female socket section contains openings for the pins and the male pin section contains metal pins which mate with the sockets. Headers can be either single row or double row. Single row headers consist of one female socket section and one male pin section, while double row headers include two female socket sections and two male pin sections. Headers are typically used for making connections between boards, such as circuit boards, circuit cards, transistors, and integrated circuits.

Male Pins

Male pins are rectangular connectors that contain metal pins which mate with the female socket openings. Male pins are used for making connections between components, such as resistors, capacitors, transistors, and integrated circuits. The metal pins are inserted into the female socket openings on the component being connected. Male pins come in several different sizes and shapes and are typically made of copper or nickel-plated steel.