HTSW-141-23-S-S

Rectangular connectors, more commonly known as headers, male pins and other formats are widely used in a variety of different applications in the tech world. The HTSW-141-23-S-S is one such model of such connectors and can be used for a range of purposes. This article hopes to explore its application fields and working principle.

Application Fields

The HTSW-141-23-S-S is a particular header model that facilitates connection for commercial and industrial applications. It is typically used for applications with relatively higher current levels, with a max current rating of 10A. It is also made to deal with higher vibration levels with a special N/A version. This makes it ideal for various applications including:

• Automotive applications: The contact size and current rating makes it able to deal with the higher voltage and current capacity of automotive systems while its design makes it ideal for vibration prone automotive applications such as in the chassis, dashboard or motor space.
• Home appliances: With proper protection this connector type is suitable for use in home appliances as an interface for components such as but not limited to air conditioners.
• Robotics: The HTSW-141-23-S-S is suitable for use in robotics applications such as sensors, motors, controllers and other connections.
• Computer systems: Connectors in this size range is typically used in server and desktop computers due to their adequate current rating and size.
• People detection systems: This is a relatively low power application but with its robustness the HTSW-141-23-S-S model works well in this application with proper protection.

This rectangular connector has many fields of application but it should be noted that proper protection should be employed in accordance with the application for safety reasons before use.

Working Principle

The HTSW-141-23-S-S is a male pin header and part of a generally rectangular connector. This connector consists of four main components, the housing, contact, insulator and screw which works together to form the connector.

The two materials in the connector, copper and plastic, gives the accommodation to the different components. The housing is the exterior part which is made from plastic and serves both an aesthetic and protection purpose. It has multiple channels going along the length of the housing which the other components slot into.

The contact is the primary component of the connector and is usually made of copper. It is designed to provide a good electrical conduction path between components. The contact also has a locking mechanism which helps it stay in place.

The insulator is the main component for power insulation on the internal connections. It is usually made out of plastic and provides the necessary insulation from voltage and current. It is also designed to be highly stable so that it can last for multiple uses.

The screw is used to mechanically fix the contact to the housing. It helps to pressurize the contact in the housing, ensuring a good connection has been made in the process.

The HTSW-141-23-S-S functions mainly due to the different components working together. When all the components are in place, the contact contact can conduct electricity from one point to another through the housing, which is further stabilized by the insulator and the screw.

The design of the HTSW-141-23-S-S is especially suited to its various fields of application as it can withstand higher vibration levels, deal with higher current levels, and has a relatively simple installation and assembly process. All these factors make the HTSW-141-23-S-S an excellent choice of rectangular connector.