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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I2S over pinheader connection for internal board to board/wire connections
Question: Is it ok to use standard 2.54 mm pinheaders to transfer I2S signals (digital audio) from board to board or from board to wire (coax cables with UFL in the other end)? The plan was to have ...
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How to program CC2650 via JTAG
I am new to working with microcontrollers without a development board. I am working on a project with the CC2650 microcontroller, and I would like to add a header to program it through JTAG. I ...
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Understand nominal current of Phoenix Contact PCB headers
The PCB header MSTBVA 2,5 HC/ 2-G-5,08 (1924305) from Phoenix Contact is listed with a nominal current of 16A. Does this mean that I can load each pin with 16 A simultaneously or only both in total? I ...
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Are there locking headers in Autodesk Fusion 360? (Electronics design)
I'm making a PCB for a project of mine using Autodesk's Fusion 360, and I'm looking for some connectors to plug other PCBs into. I've had my eye on some Imperial Locking Headers but I can't find any ...
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Why does a Motherboard header to Dual USB panel mounted sockets include a capacitor?
I have a mini PC with a free 2×5 pin header on the motherboard that allows for 2 additional USB sockets. I salvaged a suitable cable from an old HP desktop that leads to 2 sockets on a little pcb in a ...
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How to breadboard with large lead components (such as TO-220)?
What type of connector, terminal block, header, or socket can plug into a breadboard on one side and accept large lead components (such as a TO-220, lead is 0.05" wide)? Background Breadboards ...
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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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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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