1-770669-1

Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins are widely used in various types of electronics applications. The 1-770669-1 Headers and Male Pins act as electrical connectors by providing a means to connect one device to another in order to provide a continuous electrical connection. These connectors are available in a variety of styles and sizes to accommodate a variety of application needs, including:

• Cable-to-Board Connectors
• Board-to-Board Connectors
• Wire-to-Board Connectors
• Breadboard Connectors
• Velocity and Pressure Connectors
• Damage/Dust/Moisture Protection Connectors
• Circuit Board Assembly Connectors
• Stacking Connectors

The 1-770669-1 Headers and Male Pins are typically used in applications such as power switching, passive device interconnection, general series circuits, printed circuit board (PCB) connections, chip-on-board/PCB assembly, connection of various cables to chassis, backplanes and PCBs, and high-duration current carrying components. They offer a reliable, cost effective, and versatile means of making electrical and electromechanical connections.

The 1-770669-1 Headers and Male Pins have two major parts – the “header”, which typically has two or more pins or contacts, and the “receptacle” or “shell”, which mounts to the circuit board or other electrical components. The contacts are then inserted into the receptacle and secured by soldering or through the use of an adhesive. The pins are typically made of copper or stainless steel and are designed to ensure reliable electrical contact between the header and receptacle.

The 1-770669-1 Headers and Male Pins also provide excellent electrical insulation. The dielectric material used in the receptacle can be made from PTFE, PEEK, polyamide, and polyimide, each offering unique characteristics and performance that is well suited for a variety of electronic applications. The use of dielectrics also facilitates contacts that are both reliable and durable in a wide range of environmental conditions.

The 1-770669-1 Headers and Male Pins also feature an enhanced mechanical performance due to their low insertion force and high retention force. This makes them ideal for applications that require frequent contact or removal, such as in the case of interconnections used in consumer electronic devices.

In conclusion, the 1-770669-1 Headers and Male Pins have become a reliable, cost-effective, and versatile means for making electrical and electromechanical connections in a variety of electronic applications. Furthermore, their low insertion force and high retention force make them particularly suitable for applications that require frequent contact or removal.