Basic knowledge of connectors
The component materials of the connector: the contact material of the terminal, the plating material of the plating, and the insulating material of the shell.
Contact material
Plating materials for connector plating
Insulating material for connector shell
For all of the above, you can choose the appropriate connector according to the actual usage.
Application scenarios for connectors
Automotive, medical, artificial intelligence, aerospace, industrial automation, home appliances, Internet of Things, network infrastructure and more.
unmanned
medical
AI
Aerospace
automated industry
household appliances
Internet of things
network infrastructure
Connector selection and use
In terms of connector selection and use, there are three main connection methods:
1. Board-to-board connector
Thin board-to-board/board-to-FPC connectors
Compression connector
The connectors are highly compact and have low processing heights of 1.20 and 1.63 mm, minimizing vertical height and printed circuit board space for connecting electronic modules on ultra-thin portable devices.
Micro-Fit Connector System
Provides advanced housing features that prevent mismating, reduce terminal backout, and reduce operator fatigue during assembly.
2. Wire-to-board connector
Mini-Lock wire-to-board connector system
A fully shrouded, versatile wire-to-board/wire-to-wire system for a wide range of 2.50 mm pitch industry standard applications including right angle and right angle heads.
Pico-Clasp wire-to-board connector
Available in a variety of mating styles and orientations, with zinc or gold plating, providing design flexibility in many compact applications.
3. Wire-to-wire connector
MicroTPA Connector System
Rated to 105°C, a variety of circuit sizes and configurations are available, making this system ideal for general market applications.
SL module connector
Available in a wide variety of models and configurations, including high-temperature socket headers that can withstand 260˚C soldering temperatures and reflow soldering processes.
To form a set of wire-to-wire connectors, you need plugs, sockets, male pins, and female pins. The picture is as follows:
plug
socket
Male pin
Female pin
Usually, plugs are mainly used with male pins, and sockets are mainly used with female pins. There are also products that use both male and female pins. This requires a specific series of products.
The above only lists some of the connectors with three connection methods based on the reference pictures. In terms of specific selection, the ideal solution can be selected according to the drawings of each brand.
Post time: Nov-07-2023