Questions tagged [header]
A Header is a physical connector on a pcb, typically with multiple pins or sockets arranged in a 0.1" (2.54mm), 0.05" (1.27mm), 1mm or 0.5mm grid, called the "pitch" of the header.
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Help identifying hollow spring / inverted header sockets
I'm trying to identify the following hollow sockets which are used to interface with a 0.1" pitched header:
(source: US Digital PC5 Broadcom/Avago Compatible Incremental Encoder Cable Driver. ...
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Which type of female connector is this?
I am reverse engineering a smart LED bulb. I have almost got the all of the components, but one thing I couldn't get is the connector highlighted below.
The LED bulb has 2 PCBs: the vertical PCB has a ...
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What type of probes are used to connect to plated-through-holes without soldering a pin into the socket? [duplicate]
Are there probes that are designed to insert snugly into 40-mil holes (about the size of those needed by a DuPont connector)?
I am thinking of something that looks like a banana plug with springs on ...
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Managing AT Commands for SIM COM A7672S SIM Module - Header Appending Issue
I'm currently working with the SIM COM A7672S SIM module to download a file in chunks from an Amazon S3 server.
I am using the AT command 'AT+HTTPPARA="USERDATA","Range: bytes=0-1023&...
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Proper name for different type of headers
Here are the three types:
Please click on the image to enlarge it. The image gets too big or too small. I am not able to keep it in reasonable size.
All of these contain pins of 0.1" pitch. They ...
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How could I connect a PDIP8 PIC controller to a PCB so I could remove it?
I would like to not solder it in place so I could simply remove it for reprogramming. Is there breadboard-like PCB solderable component which will let me stick the MCU to it and then easily remove it?
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How can I identify this header?
I am trying to find 8 pin, 2.54 mm header on mouser, but had no luck. I don't really know what search keywords should I use, walked through many many pages of "2.54 mm header" results, but ...
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Clearance error on pin header solder pads in Eagle
I am getting a clearance error on the Sullins connector PPTC191LFBN-RC. I got the EDA models from Octopart. On including this model in my design I am getting a solder pad clearance error on both the ...
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How do I tell if certain JST PCB header mates with connector?
I'm trying to find suitable connectors for a PCB I'm designing and it's been rather difficult. I usually use Molex because their website makes it easy to find matching male female connectors. However, ...
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Help identifying this header/connector
Is anyone able to identify the header and housing used here?
It's used on the board in 2, 3, and 6 pin variations
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What is the purpose of pin row header standoffs (the small legs or ribs on bandoliers)?
Image of header documentation from Samtec with the standoff sections highlighted in yellow - note the lengths shown here are reverse usual headers i.e. the pin's short side is usually by the standoffs ...
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5A supply for 5A rated header
I have a 24v, 5A power supply into a PCB. Is it okay if the header that it goes into is rated for 5A? (the same current it is taking) or do i need to upgrade and find a header with a higher rating?
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Spacers for pins of long-pinned female headers
Do they sell just the plastic part of board spacers for single-row pin headers?
If I want to use a long-pinned female header to effectively make a pass-through header (PCB top-side: female header, PCB ...
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What is this Lenovo 4-pin fan header?
I have a Lenovo p620 machine and I'm trying to swap out the terribly loud fans with Noctua PWM fans. The problem is the 2 chassis fans are using a weird 4-pin connector where the ridges are on the far ...
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Does anyone have any creative ideas to be able to connect and disconnect through-hole board to board headers with only one side soldered? [closed]
We are looking for an inexpensive part with several sources to easily connect two boards together with around 20 signals. We are looking to use two of these headers since there are several sources and ...
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