861-87-031-10-001101

Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Receptacles, Female Sockets

861-87-031-10-001101 application field and working principle can be found in a wide range of electronic and electrical applications from consumer electronics to industrial equipment. It is a type of surface mount connector, which is designed for plug and socket applications. It is composed of headers, receptacles, and female sockets, and has various benefits such as low profile, automated assembly, EMI/RFI shielding, and reliable connection.

Header

The 861-87-031-10-001101 header is used for mating with its associated inline receptacle and header. The header is a terminal with pins on one side and buttons on the other side. Usually, the terminals are made of thermoplastic or plastic with a metal plated surface and behind them there is a conductor strip. Referring to the image, the center plastic part is the insulation body, the length of which is generally adjusted according to the customer\'s needs and requirements. On the other hand, the metal part is an important conductive part. All kinds of electronic elements or wires are soldered to the metal part, by which they can make the contact with the corresponding device.

Receptacle

The 861-87-031-10-001101 receptacle is used to couple with its associated header. It is composed of an insulation housing, a spring contact, and a wire guard. The reel-and-pocket contact spring can mate with the terminal grid pins on the header instantly and reliably. The flat section of the sides of the spring contacts is designed to be compatible with centerline spacing of 1.27mm. These featured flat sides make the connector very effective in grounding and also provide durability and reliability. In addition, the wire guard keeps the contacts in an axial direction while making sure the contact forces remain constant.

Female Socket

The 861-87-031-10-001101 female socket can be used for either in line or right angle connections. It is composed of an insulation body and an integrated contact clip. The insulation body, which is sometimes called a housing, contains mating area that receives the associated header. The terminal pin of the housing provides an electrical connection path between two sides. The contact clip of the female socket contains a hole in the middle, which is where the header latches when it is inserted. The contact clip provides spring element and stability to the connection and prevents the connected header from being accidentally disconnected due to vibration or other external forces.

The mating area of all of the 861-87-031-10-001101 connectors has a decrease in its thickness, which helps to avoid the contact destruction when excessive mounting force is applied. It is a necessary design for mass production, since it helps to reduce the chances of short-circuiting. This purpose can be achieved with as little as one tenth of the usual mounting forces.

Working Principle

The working principle of 861-87-031-10-001101 connectors is fairly simple. The pins on the header contain the connector’s electrical terminals and the buttons on the other end of the header are the lock latches. The connectors are designed so that when the header is inserted into the receptacle or female socket, the lock latch extends through the hole in the insulation body. When the latch passes through the hole it creates a secure electrical connection between the two components. In other words, the plug and socket of the 861-87-031-10-001101 connector provide an electrical path between the equipment and the power source.

In summary, 861-87-031-10-001101 application field and working principle are mainly used in electronic and electrical applications from consumer electronics to industrial equipment. The 861-87-031-10-001101 cable connector is composed of a header, receptacle and female socket and is designed for automated assembly. It provides low profile solutions, EMI/RFI shielding, and a reliable connection. The working principle of the 861-87-031-10-001101 connector is fairly simple and revolves around the header pins and sockets creating a secure electrical connection.