Female Header Connector Guide: Specs, Pitch & Configurations

The female header connector,known as Female Header,serves as a fundamental electronic component in PCB interconnection systems.These essential electronic connector products typically pair with pin headers to bridge disconnected circuits,enabling reliable current and signal transmission in board-to-board and wire-to-board configurations across computing,instrumentation,and electronic devices.

Classification Overview:

• Pitch Spacing:0.8mm,1.0mm,1.27mm,2.0mm,and 2.54mm variants
• Plastic Features:Height variations with half/full protrusion designs
• Terminal Types:U-shaped and Y-shaped contact configurations
• Row Configuration:Single-row to maximum 4-row female header options
• Mounting Styles:180°(vertical),90°(right-angle),and SMT female header connector versions
• Material Composition:Brass/phosphor bronze terminals with PBT,PA46,PA6T,or PA9T insulation
• Plating Options:Gold,tin,nickel,or imitation gold surface treatments
• Positioning Features:Internal or ear-type positioning posts for enhanced alignment