MTMM-122-02-L-Q-070

Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins

The MTMM-122-02-L-Q-070 is a typical rectangular connector containing contacts held in a housing. This type of connector is typically constructed of durable plastic formed into the rectangular shape with contact pins on the bottom or side of the connector. Many types of rectangular connectors are manufactured specifically for use with electrical applications.

One of the most widely used rectangular connectors is the header connector. This type of connector is designed with a series of contacts in a row and is typically mounted to a printed circuit board. With the contacts already soldered onto the circuit board, a mating connector can then be connected and disconnected from the header. Headers are produced in a wide range of sizes and shapes, as well as connection types, to diversify the amount of pins or wires that can be attached.

Similar to the header connector, the male pin is the same rectangular, durable plastic, with contact pins extending out of one or both ends of the connector. Male pins are also soldered onto circuit boards as a mating connection for other electrical components. The pins are generally quite small and in some cases can be as small as 0.4 mm. Because of their close proximity to one another, they require a very precise level of soldering.

While not all need to be soldered, rectangular connectors are usually the best type of connection option for many electrical projects. No matter if the application requires a header connector or a male pin, they typically provide the most secure connections for any electronics system. Not only are there are a range of sizes and styles, there are also a number of connector manufacturers who provide a wide variety of products.

Application Field and Working Principle

The use of rectangular connectors is very wide. These connectors are used in many industries such as communication, medical, instrumentation, automotive, consumer electronics, lighting, and more. In order to be able to meet almost every possible application, the connectors come in many types such as wire-to-board, board-to-board, and panel-mount, among others. Each of these connectors has its own distinct working principle.

The header connector is one of the most common types of rectangular connectors and is a cost-effective solution for many applications. This type of connector works by plugging into a printed circuit board, where the contacts are soldered in place. The mating connection can then be attached and disconnected without any complicated wiring or soldering. The header connector is very popular for both low and high power applications, since its design is optimized to make the connection easy to plug and unplug.

A male pin connector is another common type of connector and is designed to be mounted onto a printed circuit board. The contacts are soldered in place, and then a mating connector can be attached and disconnected from the male pin connector. The male pins work similarly to the header connector, but it also offers a more secure connection than the header connector and is usually used for higher power applications. The pins are typically much smaller than the header connector, making them a great choice for tight spaces. Due to the small size of the pins, they require a very precise level of soldering.

These two types of connectors are the most commonly used for almost every type of application. Rectangular connectors are becoming increasingly popular due to the wide variety of sizes and configurations as well as the ease of use and flexibility that they provide. Whether a header connector or a male pin connector is used, the advantages of having these connectors in place are undeniable. Not only are they more convenient than traditional wiring connections, but they are also much more reliable and secure.