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the pin header connection with something that fills and blocks one of the holes in the sockets. One pin of the wrong pin header (or the correct pin header rotated in the wrong orientation) hits that obstruction and prevents an incorrect connection. The correct pin header has one or more pins in the
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Headers can be either straight (vertical) or right-angle, the latter form is sometimes used to connect two PCBs together horizontally. Most often, headers are available in one or two rows, though three or more rows are available from some manufacturers. They are often sold as long strips (typically
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For multi-row pin headers, the pin number is more complex, because knowing the location of pin 1 doesn't automatically ensure how the remaining pins are numbered. Typically for headers attached to ribbon cables, the pins are numbered so they go linearly across the cable. Because of the way the
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consists of one or more rows of metal pins molded into a plastic base, often 2.54 mm (0.1 in) apart, though available in many spacings. Male pin headers are cost-effective due to their simplicity. The female counterparts are sometimes known as
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In absence of a pin 1 designation on the header, if a designation is missing from the header, the PCB may have a marking indicating orientation (historically, the solder pad around the hole of pin 1 of a THD header is often square rather than round).
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36 / 40 / 50 pins) which can easily be cut apart to a required number of pins. Many pin lengths are available to minimize labor during PCB assembly.
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connector attaches to the cable, this means in a two-row header, pins in one row have odd numbers and pins in the other row have even numbers.
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2.54 mm (0.100 in) with 0.64 mm (0.025 in) square pins or precision machined 0.50 mm (0.020 in) round pins
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2.00 mm (0.079 in) with 0.50 mm (0.020 in) square pins
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header removed or clipped to indicate a key for correct orientation.
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2×13 shrouded header with notch key; the white triangle denotes pin 1
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Pin headers with a plastic guide box around them are known as a
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10 pin IDC male connector diagram and applications pinouts
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TMM-series 2.00 mm Male Pin Header; Samtec.com
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TSW-series 2.54 mm Male Pin Header; Samtec.com
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Jump wire


electrical connector
male and female connectors
Berg connectors

jumper
through-hole devices
surface-mount devices
printed circuit board
ribbon cable connectors
jumpers
pitch

insulation-displacement connectors
ribbon cables

USB
ATX
polarize or key
DC connector
Insulation-displacement connector
Jump wire
Board-to-board connector




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