95278-801B16LF

Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins - 95278-801B16LF Application Field and Working Principle

Rectangular connectors are widely used across multiple industries to connect various components and systems. 95278-801B16LF, specifically, is a board-to-board rectangular connector header, male pins, which is a kind of very common electrical interconnection component used in various electronic and electrical systems.

This 95278-801B16LF connector is part of the GT series rectangular connectors, which have been designed for automated assembly. The connectors are divided into \'Board-to-Board\', \'Board-to-Wire\' and \'Wire-to-Wire\' series types, and this particular connector is in the board-to-board series, which includes mating headers which are mounted on electrical equipment or PCBs, as well as mating headers which are fitted at the edge of the PCBs.

The 95278-801B16LF connector has a design that allows various types of pins. It is fully compatible with headers in the standardized 7.62mm package, and has 2Rows, 16P (2x16P). The contacts are also stamped and formed, which help to provide very low insertion forces. The contacts are terminated to a mating header using a .093" 2P tab with a 1.27mm pitch.

The 95278-801B16LF connector can be used in a variety of applications, and is especially useful in areas that require clear signals during the connection process. Some of the application fields where this connector is used include consumer electronics, telecommunications, data communications, home networking, office automation, automotive electronics, industrial electronics, and various other electronic and electrical systems.

In general, the working principle of a 95278-801B16LF connector is very simple: it consists of two mating parts – a header and a receptacle – eventually leading to a complete system interconnection. The header and receptacle roles, however, should be seen separately in the first place.

The header side is generally the side that has the male type of contacts – usually pins – which inserts into the female type of headers – usually sockets – mounted on the PCB. Once the pins are inserted into the header, they make contact with the contact points, allowing a connection to be established. The contact points are specifically designed so that the pins make a secure connection with each other. The size and shape of the contact points can vary depending on the type of connector being used.

Receptacles, on the other hand, come in various shapes and sizes, depending on their application. For the 95278-801B16LF connector, they are usually designed to receive the pin type of contacts. When the pins are inserted into the receptacles and contacts, they are then connected with the contact points, creating a secure and reliable connection.

The 95278-801B16LF connector is an incredibly useful and reliable device with wide application fields. Its ease of use and low insertion forces make it an ideal choice for many different systems. In some applications, it is even used as a module in order to connect multiple components in one go.