57102-S04-25ULF

Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins are types of connectors which have multiple contact pins arranged in a rectangular array. The 57102-S04-25ULF is a connector of this type and has a variety of applications and is formed from two separate elements: a terminal block and a header.

The 57102-S04-25ULF Terminal Block, which is also known as a Female Socket Assembly, is used to terminate circuits and comes equipped with four to twelve poles. It is constructed from resilient plastic which makes it highly resistant to impacts, scratches and temperatures up to as high as 105 degrees Celsius. It has phosphor bronze contacts which are insulated and the insulation rating for this particular connector is 1.10/CE which means it is suitable for Class 1 power circuits.

The other component of the 57102-S04-25ULF connector is the header. The header is an elongated plastic housing which contains a number of closely spaced male pins. On the bottom of the header a special pin called a retention pin is provided which is used to secure the cable or wires into position. The header is also provided with a sturdy strain relief.

When connected, the 57102-S04-25ULF serves many purposes depending on the application. The cable or wire being terminated can provide power to equipment or be used to form data pathways. The insulation of the contacts ensures that the current remains contained within the cable or wire, thus preventing any shock when handling the connector. For data applications, the closely spaced male pins enable the transfer of digital signals between the connected components.

In certain occasions, such as in-field repairs of military equipment, the 57102-S04-25ULF can also be used in reverse, meaning that the header acts as the female connector and the terminal block as the male one. This however does not occur often.

Due to its robust construction and versatile design, the 57102-S04-25ULF is an extremely popular type of connector. Additionally, it is very cost effective and well suited to a variety of applications from power supply to data transmission. The connector is suitable for medium to high volume production lines and is often used in medium demand applications such as military, aerospace, automotive and industrial uses. Its insulation rating of 1.10/CE means it is suitable for use in power circuits of up to 1000 Volts.