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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.

    23722 Products showing for PCB Headers

    Wurth Elektronik
    WR-MPC4
    4.2mm
    2
    2
    Straight
    -
    Shrouded
    Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Copper Alloy
    -
    -
    69.0A
    -
    600.0 V
    -
    -
    Molex
    Milli-Grid
    2.0mm
    14
    2
    Straight
    -
    Shrouded
    Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Phosphor Bronze
    Gold
    -
    2.0A
    87831
    125 V
    -
    -
    Wurth Elektronik
    WR-PHD
    2.0mm
    16
    2
    Straight
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Wurth Elektronik
    WR-PHD
    2.54mm
    22
    2
    Right Angle
    -
    Unshrouded
    Board to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Copper Alloy
    -
    -
    3.0A
    6130
    250.0 V
    3.0mm
    6.0mm
    Wurth Elektronik
    WR-PHD
    1.27mm
    8
    2
    Straight
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Molex
    Zero-Hachi
    0.8mm
    2
    1
    Right Angle
    -
    Shrouded
    Wire to Board
    Surface Mount
    Surface Mount
    Copper Alloy
    Matte Tin
    -
    1A
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Wurth Elektronik
    WR-MPC4
    4.2mm
    3
    1
    Vertical
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Samtec
    FTS
    1.27mm
    10
    2
    Straight
    -
    Unshrouded
    Board to Board
    Surface Mount
    Solder
    Phosphor Bronze
    Gold
    -
    3.4A
    -
    -
    -
    3.05mm
    Samtec
    TSW
    2.54mm
    3
    1
    Straight
    -
    Unshrouded
    Board to Board, Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Phosphor Bronze
    Gold
    -
    4.7A
    -
    465.0 V
    -
    -
    Wurth Elektronik
    WR-BHD
    2.0mm
    14
    2
    Vertical
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    TE Connectivity
    AMPMODU HE14
    2.54mm
    5
    1
    Right Angle
    -
    Shrouded
    Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Phosphor Bronze
    Tin
    -
    3.0A
    -
    -
    -
    -
    TE Connectivity
    AMPMODU MOD II
    2.54mm
    6
    1
    Right Angle
    -
    Unshrouded
    Board to Board, Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Phosphor Bronze
    Gold
    -
    3.0A
    -
    -
    3.2mm
    6.7mm
    TE Connectivity
    PowerTube 1000
    36mm
    1
    1
    Right Angle
    -
    -
    -
    Panel Mount
    Through Hole
    -
    Silver
    -
    500A
    -
    1 kV ac
    -
    -
    Samtec
    TSW
    2.54mm
    3
    1
    Straight
    -
    Unshrouded
    Board to Board, Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Phosphor Bronze
    Tin
    -
    4.7A
    -
    465.0 V
    -
    -
    Wurth Elektronik
    WR-MPC3
    3.0mm
    8
    2
    Vertical
    -
    Shrouded
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    TE Connectivity
    AMPMODU MOD II
    2.54mm
    40
    2
    Straight
    -
    Unshrouded
    Board to Board, Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Brass
    Tin
    -
    3.0A
    -
    -
    3.2mm
    5.8mm
    HARWIN
    M20
    2.54mm
    12
    2
    Straight
    -
    Unshrouded
    Board to Board, Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Brass
    Gold
    -
    3.0A
    -
    -
    3.0mm
    6.1mm
    Wurth Elektronik
    WR-PHD
    2.54mm
    4
    1
    Right Angle
    -
    Unshrouded
    Board to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Copper Alloy
    -
    -
    3.0A
    6130
    250.0 V
    3.0mm
    6.0mm
    Molex
    C-Grid III
    2.54mm
    6
    2
    Right Angle
    -
    Unshrouded
    Wire to Board
    Through Hole
    Solder
    Brass
    Gold
    -
    3.0A
    90122
    350 V
    2.9mm
    6.75mm
    Preci-Dip
    -
    2.0mm
    11
    1
    Right Angle
    -
    Unshrouded
    -
    Surface Mount
    Solder
    Brass
    Tin
    -
    3.0A
    -
    100 V ac, 150 V dc
    -
    -
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