Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins

Category Introduction

This type of header contains male pins within a plastic base and is meant to be mated with a rectangular cable connector or a female socket header for board-to-board connection. These come in a variety of position and pitch options, with some having a breakaway option to manually change position count with ease. Some are shrouded with 1 to 4 walls or unshrouded. Mounting types include panel mount, board edge, stacking, surface mount, and through-hole.

Product List

514028 Items

Mfr Part #	Quantity Available	UnitPrice	Series	Packaging	Product Status	Connector Type	Contact Type	Pitch - Mating	Number of Positions	Number of Rows	Row Spacing - Mating	Number of Positions Loaded	Style	Shrouding	Mounting Type	Termination	Fastening Type	Contact Length - Mating	Contact Length - Post	Overall Contact Length	Insulation Height	Contact Shape	Contact Finish - Mating	Contact Finish Thickness - Mating	Contact Finish - Post	Contact Material	Insulation Material	Features	Operating Temperature	Ingress Protection	Material Flammability Rating	Insulation Color	Current Rating (Amps)	Voltage Rating
6-146135-4 CONN HEADER SMD 30POS 2.54MM TE Connectivity AMP Connectors	269	$0.00	AMPMODU Mod II	Bulk	Active	Header, Breakaway	Male Pin	0.100" (2.54mm)	30	2	0.100" (2.54mm)	All	Board to Board or Cable	Unshrouded	Surface Mount	Solder	Push-Pull	0.320" (8.13mm)	-	-	0.090" (2.29mm)	Square	Tin	100.0µin (2.54µm)	Tin	Copper Alloy	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)	-	-65°C ~ 125°C	-	UL94 V-0	Black	3A	30VAC
5-146132-7 CONN HEADER SMD 9POS 2.54MM TE Connectivity AMP Connectors	604	$0.00	AMPMODU Mod II	Bulk	Active	Header, Breakaway	Male Pin	0.100" (2.54mm)	9	1	-	All	Board to Board or Cable	Unshrouded	Surface Mount	Solder	Push-Pull	0.230" (5.84mm)	-	-	0.090" (2.29mm)	Square	Tin	100.0µin (2.54µm)	Tin	Copper Alloy	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)	-	-65°C ~ 105°C	-	UL94 V-0	Black	3A	-
5-147118-5 CONN HEADER SMD 6POS 2.54MM TE Connectivity AMP Connectors	561	$0.00	AMPMODU Mod II	Bulk	Active	Header, Breakaway	Male Pin	0.100" (2.54mm)	6	1	-	All	Board to Board or Cable	Unshrouded	Surface Mount	Solder	Push-Pull	0.230" (5.84mm)	-	-	0.090" (2.29mm)	Square	Gold	30.0µin (0.76µm)	Tin	Copper Alloy	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)	Pick and Place	-65°C ~ 105°C	-	UL94 V-0	Black	-	-
61300211121 CONN HEADER VERT 2POS 2.54MM Würth Elektronik	4,348	$0.13	WR-PHD	Bulk	Active	Header	Male Pin	0.100" (2.54mm)	2	1	-	All	Board to Board or Cable	Unshrouded	Through Hole	Solder	Push-Pull	0.236" (6.00mm)	0.118" (3.00mm)	0.454" (11.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	Square	Gold	-	-	Copper Alloy	Polyamide (PA6T), Nylon 6T	-	-40°C ~ 105°C	-	UL94 V-0	Black	3A	250V
61300311121 CONN HEADER VERT 3POS 2.54MM Würth Elektronik	3,507	$0.13	WR-PHD	Bulk	Active	Header	Male Pin	0.100" (2.54mm)	3	1	-	All	Board to Board or Cable	Unshrouded	Through Hole	Solder	Push-Pull	0.236" (6.00mm)	0.118" (3.00mm)	0.454" (11.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	Square	Gold	-	-	Copper Alloy	Polyamide (PA6T), Nylon 6T	-	-40°C ~ 105°C	-	UL94 V-0	Black	3A	250V
M20-9990246 CONN HEADER VERT 2POS 2.54MM Harwin Inc.	4,103	$0.14	M20	Bulk	Active	Header, Cuttable	Male Pin	0.100" (2.54mm)	2	1	-	All	Board to Board or Cable	Unshrouded	Through Hole	Solder	Push-Pull	0.240" (6.10mm)	0.118" (3.00mm)	0.460" (11.68mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	Square	Tin	-	Tin	Brass	Polyamide (PA6T), Nylon 6T	-	-40°C ~ 105°C	-	UL94 V-0	Black	3A per Contact	-
B2B-ZR(LF)(SN) CONN HEADER VERT 2POS 1.5MM JST Sales America Inc.	4,758	$0.17	ZH	Bulk	Active	Header	Male Pin	0.059" (1.50mm)	2	1	-	All	Board to Cable/Wire	Shrouded - 4 Wall	Through Hole	Solder	Detent Lock	0.094" (2.40mm)	0.106" (2.69mm)	0.256" (6.50mm)	0.177" (4.50mm)	Circular	Tin	-	Tin	Brass	Polyamide (PA66), Nylon 6/6, Glass Filled	-	-25°C ~ 85°C	-	UL94 V-0	Natural	1A	50V
0781710002 CONN HEADER SMD 2POS 1.2MM Molex	530	$0.36	Pico-EZmate 78171	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	Plug	Tab	0.047" (1.20mm)	2	1	-	All	Board to Cable/Wire	Shrouded - 3 Wall	Surface Mount	Solder	Friction Lock	-	-	-	0.055" (1.40mm)	Rectangular	Gold	-	-	Copper Alloy	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)	Solder Retention	-25°C ~ 85°C	-	UL94 V-0	Black	-	50V
640445-2 CONN HEADER VERT 2POS 3.96MM TE Connectivity AMP Connectors	2,421	$0.18	MTA-156	Bulk	Active	Header	Male Pin	0.156" (3.96mm)	2	1	-	All	Board to Cable/Wire	Shrouded - 1 Wall	Through Hole	Solder	Friction Lock	0.400" (10.16mm)	0.125" (3.18mm)	0.650" (16.51mm)	0.425" (10.80mm)	Square	Tin	-	Tin	Copper Alloy	Thermoplastic, Glass Filled	-	-55°C ~ 105°C	-	UL94 V-0	Natural	Varies by Wire Gauge	600VAC
M20-9990345 CONN HEADER VERT 3POS 2.54MM Harwin Inc.	2,859	$0.18	M20	Bulk	Active	Header, Cuttable	Male Pin	0.100" (2.54mm)	3	1	-	All	Board to Board or Cable	Unshrouded	Through Hole	Solder	Push-Pull	0.240" (6.10mm)	0.118" (3.00mm)	0.460" (11.68mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	Square	Gold	-	-	Brass	Polyamide (PA6T), Nylon 6T	-	-40°C ~ 105°C	-	UL94 V-0	Black	3A per Contact	-
S2B-XH-A(LF)(SN) CONN HEADER R/A 2POS 2.5MM JST Sales America Inc.	4,751	$0.18	XH	Bulk	Active	Header	Male Pin	0.098" (2.50mm)	2	1	-	All	Board to Cable/Wire	Shrouded - 4 Wall	Through Hole, Right Angle	Press-Fit, Solder	Detent Lock	-	0.134" (3.40mm)	-	0.240" (6.10mm)	Square	Tin	-	Tin	Brass	Polyamide (PA66), Nylon 6/6	-	-25°C ~ 85°C	-	UL94 V-0	Natural	3A	250V
B3B-XH-AM(LF)(SN) CONN HEADER VERT 3POS 2.5MM JST Sales America Inc.	3,415	$0.18	XH	Bulk	Active	Header	Male Pin	0.098" (2.50mm)	3	1	-	All	Board to Cable/Wire	Shrouded - 4 Wall	Through Hole	Press-Fit, Solder	Detent Lock	-	0.134" (3.40mm)	-	0.276" (7.00mm)	Square	Tin	-	Tin	Brass	Polyamide (PA66), Nylon 6/6	Board Guide	-25°C ~ 85°C	-	UL94 V-0	Natural	3A	250V
0781710003 CONN HEADER SMD 3POS 1.2MM Molex	2,446	$0.39	Pico-EZmate 78171	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	Plug	Tab	0.047" (1.20mm)	3	1	-	All	Board to Cable/Wire	Shrouded - 3 Wall	Surface Mount	Solder	Friction Lock	-	-	-	0.055" (1.40mm)	Rectangular	Gold	-	-	Copper Alloy	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)	Solder Retention	-25°C ~ 85°C	-	UL94 V-0	Black	-	50V
61300411121 CONN HEADER VERT 4POS 2.54MM Würth Elektronik	276	$0.19	WR-PHD	Bulk	Active	Header	Male Pin	0.100" (2.54mm)	4	1	-	All	Board to Board or Cable	Unshrouded	Through Hole	Solder	Push-Pull	0.236" (6.00mm)	0.118" (3.00mm)	0.454" (11.54mm)	0.100" (2.54mm)	Square	Gold	-	-	Copper Alloy	Polyamide (PA6T), Nylon 6T	-	-40°C ~ 105°C	-	UL94 V-0	Black	3A	250V
640456-2 CONN HEADER VERT 2POS 2.54MM TE Connectivity AMP Connectors	1,045	$0.18	MTA-100	Bulk	Active	Header	Male Pin	0.100" (2.54mm)	2	1	-	All	Board to Cable/Wire	Shrouded - 1 Wall	Through Hole	Solder	Friction Lock	0.295" (7.49mm)	0.140" (3.56mm)	0.535" (13.59mm)	0.305" (7.75mm)	Square	Tin	-	Tin	Copper Alloy	Thermoplastic	-	-55°C ~ 105°C	-	UL94 V-0	Natural	Varies by Wire Gauge	250VAC
10114830-10102LF CONN HEADER SMD R/A 2POS 1.25MM Amphenol ICC (FCI)	245	$0.40	10114830	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	Header	Male Pin	0.049" (1.25mm)	2	1	-	All	Board to Cable/Wire	Shrouded - 4 Wall	Surface Mount, Right Angle	Solder	Detent Lock	-	-	-	0.134" (3.40mm)	Rectangular	Tin	-	Tin	Phosphor Bronze	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)	Solder Retention	-40°C ~ 105°C	-	UL94 V-0	Natural	1A	125V
SM03B-GHS-TB(LF)(SN) CONN HEADER SMD R/A 3POS 1.25MM JST Sales America Inc.	446	$0.45	GH	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	Header	Outer Shroud Contact	0.049" (1.25mm)	3	1	-	All	Board to Cable/Wire	Shrouded - 4 Wall	Surface Mount, Right Angle	Solder	Locking Ramp	-	-	-	0.167" (4.25mm)	Rectangular	Tin	-	Tin	Phosphor Bronze	Polyamide (PA9T), Nylon 9T	Solder Retention	-25°C ~ 85°C	-	UL94 V-0	Natural	1A	50V
0781710004 CONN HEADER SMD 4POS 1.2MM Molex	2,246	$0.44	Pico-EZmate 78171	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	Plug	Tab	0.047" (1.20mm)	4	1	-	All	Board to Cable/Wire	Shrouded - 3 Wall	Surface Mount	Solder	Friction Lock	-	-	-	0.055" (1.40mm)	Rectangular	Gold	-	-	Copper Alloy	Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)	Solder Retention	-25°C ~ 85°C	-	UL94 V-0	Black	-	50V
BM02B-SURS-TF(LF)(SN) CONN HEADER SMD 2POS 0.8MM JST Sales America Inc.	1,932	$0.47	SUR	Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	Header	Outer Shroud Contact	0.031" (0.80mm)	2	1	-	All	Board to Cable/Wire	Shrouded - 4 Wall	Surface Mount	Solder	Push-Pull	-	-	-	0.106" (2.70mm)	Rectangular	Tin	-	Tin	Copper Alloy	Polyamide (PA), Nylon	Solder Retention	-25°C ~ 85°C	-	UL94 V-0	Natural	0.2A, 0.5A	30V
640457-2 CONN HEADER R/A 2POS 2.54MM TE Connectivity AMP Connectors	3,429	$0.21	MTA-100	Bulk	Active	Header	Male Pin	0.100" (2.54mm)	2	1	-	All	Board to Cable/Wire	Shrouded - 1 Wall	Through Hole, Right Angle	Solder	Friction Lock	0.295" (7.49mm)	0.140" (3.56mm)	-	0.225" (5.72mm)	Square	Tin	-	Tin	Copper Alloy	Thermoplastic	-	-55°C ~ 105°C	-	UL94 V-0	Natural	Varies by Wire Gauge	250VAC

About Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins

What are Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins?

Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins

Rectangular connectors, specifically headers with male pins, are essential components in the realm of electronic interconnects. These connectors serve as the interface between different electronic circuits, allowing for the seamless transmission of electrical signals. Typically, they consist of a series of metal pins arranged in a rectangular configuration, which are designed to mate with corresponding female sockets. The male pins are often mounted on printed circuit boards (PCBs) and provide a robust and reliable connection point for various electronic components. Their primary function is to facilitate the easy connection and disconnection of circuits, making them indispensable in modular and repairable electronic systems.

Types of Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins

Single Row Headers

Single row headers feature a linear arrangement of pins, making them ideal for applications where space is limited. They are commonly used in simple, low-density connections and are often found in consumer electronics and small-scale projects.

Double Row Headers

Double row headers provide a higher pin density by arranging two parallel rows of pins. This configuration is suitable for more complex circuits requiring additional connections, such as in industrial control systems and automotive electronics.

Shrouded Headers

Shrouded headers include a protective casing around the pins, which helps prevent accidental bending or damage. They are particularly useful in environments where connectors are frequently handled or exposed to mechanical stress, such as in telecommunications equipment.

Surface Mount Headers

Surface mount headers are designed for direct mounting onto the surface of PCBs, eliminating the need for through-hole soldering. This type is favored in high-density applications where space conservation and automated assembly are priorities, such as in mobile devices and compact computing systems.

How to choose Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins?

When selecting rectangular connectors with male pins, several key parameters must be considered to ensure optimal performance and compatibility:

Pin Count: Determine the number of connections required for your application to select the appropriate pin count.
Pitch: The distance between adjacent pins, known as pitch, affects compatibility with other components and the overall size of the connector.
Mounting Style: Choose between through-hole or surface mount based on your assembly process and space constraints.
Current Rating: Ensure the connector can handle the electrical load of your application to prevent overheating and failure.
Environmental Considerations: Consider factors such as temperature range, humidity, and exposure to chemicals or vibrations that may affect connector performance.

Evaluating product quality and reliability involves reviewing supplier certifications, testing standards, and customer feedback. Additionally, consider the ease of installation and any specific tooling requirements that may impact assembly time and cost.

Applications of Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins

Consumer Electronics

In the consumer electronics industry, these connectors are used in devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops. They facilitate connections between various internal components, ensuring efficient signal transmission and device functionality.

Automotive Industry

Rectangular connectors with male pins are integral to automotive electronics, including engine control units, infotainment systems, and sensor networks. They provide reliable connections in environments subject to vibration and temperature fluctuations.

Industrial Automation

In industrial automation, these connectors are used in control panels, robotics, and machinery. They enable the integration of complex systems and ensure robust communication between different automation components.

Telecommunications

Telecommunications equipment relies on these connectors for signal routing and network connectivity. They are used in routers, switches, and base stations to maintain high-speed data transmission and system reliability.

Medical Devices

In the medical field, rectangular connectors with male pins are found in diagnostic equipment, patient monitoring systems, and imaging devices. They ensure secure and precise connections critical for patient safety and device accuracy.