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    PCB Headers

    PCB (Printed circuit board) headers are a type of electrical connector that allows you to join connections to a PCB using a single block. Typically headers have one side that is designed to be surface mounted and soldered onto the board with the other side allowing connections. Pins on the header can also be surrounded by a shroud to make the unit more secure, prevent pins from bending and allow locking.

    Why use PCB headers?

    PCB headers enable the user to make multiple electrical connections to a PCB using one connection block or cable. They're also easy to use. Simply solder a PCB header onto your board and you'll be ready to make connections to multiple pins. Typically each pin can be used for varying things such as data or power.

    PCB headers also make a great introduction to learner electronics since they're simple to understand and have one primary function of allowing wire-to-board. Incorporating them into learning boards, kits and other accessories is popular with the likes of Arduino, Raspberry Pi and other single board computers.

    Types of PCB headers:

    PCB headers are made in both shrouded (where the connections are housed in a plastic case) and non-shrouded pin header types. Shrouded connectors are more robust and less likely to cause short circuits, but do take up more space on the PCB. Pin headers, by contrast, are easier to work with and suit a wider range of applications.

    • Single or double-row pin headers: The most commonly used types of PCB headers are single- or double-row pin headers. These are produced in matching male and female versions and are made from folded sheet metal with a square cross-section.
    • Machine-pin headers: Machine-pin headers have a circular cross-section, which fits more precisely into round PCB holes, providing a better electrical connection, greater durability and an increased lifespan.
    • Angled connectors: Headers can come in a variety of different angles. Some of the most common angles are straight, 90° and 180°. Angled headers can be useful if you need to reduce strain on a cable or need more room on your board verticall/horizontally.

    16230 Products showing for PCB Headers

    RS PRO
    PH1
    2.54mm
    8
    1
    Straight
    -
    Unshrouded
    -
    Through Hole
    SMT
    Copper Alloy
    Gold Flash over Nickel
    -
    -
    -
    12 Volts
    -
    -
    Amphenol Communications Solutions
    Minitek127
    1.27mm
    6
    2
    Straight
    -
    Unshrouded
    Board to Board
    Surface Mount
    Solder
    Copper Alloy
    Gold
    -
    1.0A
    -
    125 V ac
    -
    -
    Molex
    Sabre
    7.5mm
    2
    1
    Right Angle
    -
    Shrouded
    Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Brass
    Tin
    -
    18.0A
    43160
    600 V
    -
    -
    Wurth Elektronik
    WR-PHD
    2.54mm
    36
    2
    Straight
    -
    Unshrouded
    Board to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Copper Alloy
    -
    -
    3.0A
    -
    250.0 V
    3.0mm
    6.0mm
    Wurth Elektronik
    WR-BHD
    2.54mm
    8
    2
    Straight
    -
    Shrouded
    Wire to Board
    Surface Mount
    Solder
    -
    -
    -
    3.0A
    -
    250.0 V
    -
    -
    HARWIN
    Gecko
    1.25mm
    6
    2
    Straight
    -
    Shrouded
    Board to Board, Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Phosphor Bronze
    Gold
    -
    2.8A
    -
    250.0 V
    -
    -
    Wurth Elektronik
    WR-PHD
    2.54mm
    30
    2
    Straight
    -
    Unshrouded
    Board to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Copper Alloy
    -
    -
    3.0A
    -
    250.0 V
    3.0mm
    6.0mm
    TE Connectivity
    AMP-LATCH
    2.54mm
    10
    2
    Straight
    -
    Shrouded
    Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Phosphor Bronze
    Gold
    -
    1.0A
    -
    250 V ac
    -
    -
    Molex
    SlimStack
    0.35mm
    40
    2
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Surface Mount
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Molex
    SlimStack
    0.35mm
    40
    2
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Surface Mount
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    JST
    PH
    2.0mm
    12
    1
    Right Angle
    -
    Shrouded
    -
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Brass
    Copper, Tin
    -
    2.0A
    S12B
    100.0 V , 800.0 V ac
    3.4mm
    -
    KEL Corporation
    8931E
    1.27mm
    50
    2
    Straight
    -
    Shrouded
    Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Copper Alloy
    Gold
    -
    500.0mA
    -
    -
    -
    -
    JST
    JFA J300
    5.08mm
    4
    1
    Right Angle
    -
    Shrouded
    Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Copper Alloy
    Gold
    -
    11.25A
    -
    600.0 V
    -
    -
    JST
    PH
    2.0mm
    7
    1
    Straight
    -
    Shrouded
    Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Brass
    Tin
    -
    2.0A
    B7B
    100.0 V
    -
    -
    Molex
    KK 508
    5.08mm
    2
    1
    Straight
    -
    Unshrouded
    Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Brass
    Tin
    -
    -
    2599
    250 V ac
    -
    -
    TE Connectivity
    AMPMODU
    2.54mm
    14
    2
    Vertical
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    JST
    PUD
    2.0mm
    24
    2
    Straight
    -
    Shrouded
    Wire to Board
    Surface Mount
    Solder
    Copper Alloy
    Tin
    -
    3.0A
    -
    250.0 V
    -
    -
    Molex
    Mini-Fit Jr.
    4.2mm
    6
    2
    Right Angle
    -
    Shrouded
    Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Brass
    Tin
    -
    8.0A
    5569
    600 V
    -
    -
    JST
    PH
    2.0mm
    8
    1
    Straight
    -
    Shrouded
    Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Brass
    Tin
    -
    2.0A
    B8B
    100.0 V
    -
    -
    Molex
    Micro-Fit 3.0
    3.0mm
    6
    2
    Straight
    -
    Shrouded
    Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Brass
    Tin
    -
    5.0A
    43045
    250.0 V
    -
    -
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