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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.

    24208 Products showing for PCB Headers

    JST
    GH
    1.25mm
    3
    -
    Straight
    -
    Shrouded
    Wire to Board
    Surface Mount
    Solder
    Phosphor Bronze
    Tin
    -
    1.0A
    -
    50 V ac/dc
    -
    -
    Molex
    Micro-Fit 3.0
    3.0mm
    6
    2
    Right Angle
    -
    Shrouded
    Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Brass
    Tin
    -
    8.5A
    43045
    250 V ac/dc
    -
    -
    Hirose
    DF3
    2.0mm
    2
    1
    Straight
    -
    Shrouded
    Board to Board, Wire to Board
    Surface Mount
    Solder
    Brass
    Tin
    -
    3.0A
    -
    250.0 V
    -
    -
    JST
    SH
    1.0mm
    3
    1
    Straight
    -
    Shrouded
    Wire to Board
    Surface Mount
    Solder
    Copper Alloy
    Tin
    -
    1.0A
    -
    50 V ac/dc
    -
    -
    Molex
    KK 254
    2.54mm
    5
    1
    Straight
    -
    Unshrouded
    Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Brass
    Tin
    -
    4.0A
    6373
    250 V
    -
    -
    TE Connectivity
    AMP-LATCH
    2.54mm
    6
    2
    Straight
    -
    Shrouded
    Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Phosphor Bronze
    Gold
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Amphenol Communications Solutions
    T821
    2.54mm
    14
    2
    Right Angle
    -
    Shrouded
    Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Brass
    Gold
    -
    3.0A
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Amphenol Communications Solutions
    T821
    2.54mm
    8
    2
    Straight
    -
    Shrouded
    Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Brass
    Gold
    -
    3.0A
    -
    -
    -
    -
    JST
    XH
    2.5mm
    2
    1
    Right Angle
    -
    Shrouded
    Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Brass
    Tin
    -
    3.0A
    S2B
    250.0 V
    -
    -
    Molex
    KK 254
    2.54mm
    2
    1
    Right Angle
    -
    Unshrouded
    Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Brass
    Tin
    -
    4A
    7478
    250 V
    3.58mm
    -
    TE Connectivity
    AMPMODU MOD II
    2.54mm
    50
    1
    Straight
    -
    Unshrouded
    Board to Board, Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Brass
    Tin
    -
    3.0A
    -
    -
    3.2mm
    5.8mm
    JST
    VH
    3.96mm
    2
    1
    Straight
    -
    Shrouded
    Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Brass
    Tin
    -
    10.0A
    B2P
    250.0 V
    -
    -
    TE Connectivity
    AMP-LATCH
    2.54mm
    14
    2
    Right Angle
    Shrouded
    -
    -
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Copper Alloy
    -
    Wire to Board
    1A
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Wurth Elektronik
    WR-PHD
    2.54mm
    40
    1
    Right Angle
    -
    Unshrouded
    Board to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Copper Alloy
    -
    -
    3.0A
    -
    250.0 V
    3.0mm
    6.0mm
    Molex
    KK 254
    2.54mm
    3
    1
    Straight
    -
    Unshrouded
    Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Brass
    Tin
    -
    4A
    6410
    250 V
    -
    -
    Molex
    Pico-Clasp
    1.0mm
    2
    1
    Straight
    -
    Shrouded
    Wire to Board
    Surface Mount
    Solder
    Phosphor Bronze
    Tin
    -
    1.0A
    501331
    50.0 V
    -
    -
    JST
    PH
    2.0mm
    4
    1
    Straight
    -
    Shrouded
    Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Brass
    Tin
    -
    2.0A
    B4B
    100.0 V
    -
    -
    Wurth Elektronik
    WR-PHD
    2.54mm
    16
    1
    Straight
    -
    Unshrouded
    Board to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Copper Alloy
    -
    -
    3.0A
    -
    250.0 V
    3.0mm
    6.0mm
    Molex
    SL
    2.54mm
    2
    1
    Straight
    -
    Shrouded
    Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Phosphor Bronze
    Gold
    -
    3.0A
    70543
    250 V
    3.3mm
    -
    Molex
    KK 254
    2.54mm
    2
    1
    Straight
    -
    Unshrouded
    Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Brass
    Tin
    -
    4A
    6373
    250 V
    -
    -
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