91601-308LF Connectors, Interconnects

Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Receptacles, Female Sockets

The 91601-308LF is a type of rectangular connector that has a header, receptacle and female socket. It is one of the most commonly used connectors in the electronics industry due to its versatility, robustness, and cost-effectiveness. The 91601-308LF is ideal for applications that require multiple connections such as telecom, medical equipment, video/audio, industrial controls, automotive, and military/aerospace.

In order to understand the application and working principles of the 91601-308LF, it is important to firstly understand the components that make up a rectangular connector. The 91601-308LF rectangular connector consists of two main components: the header (an insulated plastic or metal body) with multiple terminals for incoming and/or outgoing connections, and the receptacle or female socket (an insulated plastic or metal body) with terminals for incoming and/or outgoing connections. As the name suggests, a “header” is a contact which carries signals from or to a semiconductor, and a “receptacle” is a connector which receives or receives and transfers signals from the header.

The 91601-308LF header has multiple terminals designed to support through hole mounting. The pins are supplied in two different sizes of 2mm and 3mm, with a tab size of 0.255mm, gold over nickel plating and a temperature range of -55°C to +125°C. The receptacle or female socket has multiple contact pins helping reduce wire to wire contact damage and improve electrical connection. In addition, both the header and the female socket have been subjected to additional environmental tests to ensure they can withstand harsh environments in typical industrial applications.

When the 91601-308LF rectangular connector is applied in an application, the header is typically mounted parallel to the receptacle on the circuit board of the equipment, the properly placed pins inserted in the through holes of the board and properly secured. Although the pins are available in different sizes, it is important to note that the board should be designed to accommodate the pins used. Once the header is secured onto the circuit board, the female socket is then mated to the header pins and the connection is made. The 91601-308LF can also be configured to accommodate multiple connectors side by side in order to support more connections.

The 91601-308LF rectangular connector is an excellent choice for a variety of industrial, medical and military/aerospace applications, due to its robust design, its reliable performance, and its cost-effectiveness. Its great versatility also enables it to accommodate a wide variety of different pins and configurations. These features make it a great choice for applications that require reliable, low-cost connections and good performance.