104118-1

Introduction

104118-1 is an international standard for the design, manufacture and test of Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins. These connectors are used to interconnect electrical components mounted on printed circuit boards (PCBs). This standard describes the requirements for the design, performance, test and documentation of these connectors.

Application Field

Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins, standardized as 104118-1, are designed to be used primarily on printed circuit boards, appropriate for a wide range of industrial and consumer applications including automobiles, power and battery operated appliances and computers. They are widely used in the following application fields:

• Automotive applications
• Power supplies
• Aerospace
• Power electronics
• Lighting and lighting control
• Motor drives
• Computer and peripherals
• Robotics
• Mechanical/automation applications
• Telecom

Working Principle

Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins, standardized as 104118-1 are designed to connect electrical components on a PC board using an electrical signal. It is essential to provide conductive connection from the PC board through the connector to an electrical component to ensure proper work. The connection between a contact of a component and a contact of the connector is made through a soldered junction that provides a path of low resistance between the component and the connector. These connectors can carry currents up to 5 A and voltages up to 250 V. They are designed to mate with corresponding female sockets with a retention force of at least 0.7 N.

Conclusion

Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins, standardized as 104118-1, are the most common type of connectors used today in a variety of application fields, including automotive, power supplies, aerospace, power electronics, lighting and lighting control, motor drives, computer and peripherals, robotics, mechanical/automation applications and telecom. These connectors are designed to provide reliable conductive connection from the PC board through the connector to an electrical component. The connection between a contact of a component and a contact of the connector is made through a soldered junction that provides a path of low resistance between the component and the connector. These connectors are designed for a variety of conditions and can be used with currents up to 5 A and voltages up to 250 V.