Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Receptacles, Female Sockets

The 315-47-133-41-003000 is a kind of rectangular coonectors that widely used in a variety of application fields, with the same system. Most of such connectors are either used with a receptacle or a female socket and headers. But its working principle remains basically the same no matter what it is used with.

Headers

Headers, or pin headers, are the most common of the 315-47-133-41-003000 connectors. They are often used to interconnect circuit boards, chasis, and cable harnesses and more. They have female contacts and a mated male pin plug that can be easily plugged in but also can not be disconnected. This facilitates quick and reliable connection and disconnection and hence the headers are often favored when space is of the essence or when a secure connection is essential.

Receptacles

Receptacles, or contact receptacles, are another type of 315-47-133-41-003000 connectors which have female contacts and male pin plugs connected by metal pins. They are often used to link up components such as cables and wires which have the opposing genders to a header. Modest versions of receptacles usually come with retention screws to secure the connection, while more advanced ones may feature a locking system to keep the pins in place. This makes them popular when it comes to low-power connections such as touchscreens, serial/parallel ports, and even some communications.

Female sockets

Female sockets, or socket connectors, are another kind of 315-47-133-41-003000 connector. They are primarily used to connect components or circuits which do not have a defined gender. Kicking it up a notch from the residential socket wall sockets, female sockets are familiarly used in motherboards and other electronic appliances to connect to the power supply. One typical example is the PC power supply cables that connected to the motherboard, typically referred to as an ATX power supply connector. The 315-47-133-41-003000 female sockets provide a standardized connection type and compatible pins.

Working Principle

The 315-47-133-41-003000 connectors are contact based. In either of them, the male and female pins are usually made from copper and can be soldered or press fit in their respective housings. Plastic or metal covers then snap on top of the pins to secure the connections. When mounted on board or cables, contacts spring open at either end making the connection complete. Different types of rectangular connectors have different contact designs. The 315-47-133-41-003000 connectors use an enlarged header with two guiding points to ensure each contact stays in place when making connections, thus securing the connection.

Conclusion

The 315-47-133-41-003000 connectors has found a place in various applications thanks to its reliable connection capability, quick and easy installation, and compatibility with a variety of components. The enlarged header with two guiding points make sure that contacts are secure in place when making connections. The various types of connectors, namely the headers, receptacles, and female sockets, all have different applications suits and serve a wide variety of purpose in fields ranging from electrical to mechanical.