147426-1

147426-1 connectors, also known as rectangular connectors, are a type of electrical connectors with a rectangular shape. This type of connector is divided into headers, receptacles, and female sockets, all designed to make it easy to connect circuits together.

Headers

Headers are made up of two parallel rows of pins or contacts. These connectors are used to plug into a pre-fabricated female or mating connector and contact it properly. Headers are typically soldered to a circuit board and used to connect one board to another as well as to link wiring with go-between pins.

Receptacles

Receptacles resemble the opposite of a header. Instead of two rows of pins, receptacles are designed to plug into a mating header. Receptacles typically contain two or more rows of staggered pinholes which allow a contact to plug in from either side. Receptacles are often found on circuit boards and can be used to link one board to another.

Female Sockets

Female sockets are similar to headers in that they contain two rows of pins in parallel. In fact, female sockets are often just headers with a different configuration, such as pins on four sides rather than two. Female sockets are typically used to link two circuits together, such as two breakout boards.

Application Field and Working Principle

147426-1 connectors are used in a variety of applications, such as computers, industrial control systems, and other electronic devices. Their working principle is relatively simple, and involves making connection between the positive and negative ports on the connector in order for electricity to pass through. These connectors allow power to travel between we and she points, allowing two circuits to interact with one another. In general, the headers will make contact with the female sockets, and the receptacles will make contact with the headers.