Connectors

A small but irreplaceable technically advanced electronic element

The connector should be easy to use, enable quick installation and ensure a durable, effective and safe connection of wires (cables). It is also supposed to guarantee insulation between the pins, often work in difficult conditions, and their design is to protect against vibrations, extreme temperatures, dirt, water and contaminants.

Electrical connectors - additional information

When designing connectors, their properties are adapted to the applications and specifications. The properties of the connector contacts are also taken into account: their resistance, pressure force, protection and the number of connection and disconnection cycles. The price of the connection itself is also an important parameter.

That's why specialists from the Botland store have collected such a wide range of connectors, hoping that everyone will find exactly what they are looking for. In the connectors section (sockets, tapes and cubes) you can find, among others: pin sockets - goldpin , DC sockets and plugs , jumpers and electrical pins and many others.

Safe electrical installation, or what to pay attention to when choosing a connector

Mainly on:

1. Application : the connector must have the appropriate number of signal pins, number of power pins and configuration (board-to-board, wire-to-wire, board-to-wire).

2. Speed of installation and ease of use : connectors must be easy and quick to install.

3. Electrical specifications : You need to know the total number of signals, the transmitted voltage, frequency and current, and the type of signal (digital, analog, power signal or a combination thereof).

4. Amount of available space : i.e. the size of the connector itself.

Due to the constant tendency to reduce the size of almost all types of electronic devices, the connectors themselves are also becoming smaller.

Remember that if you use electronic components whose outputs or pinout raster are not compatible with the breadboard or system elements used, you can always use appropriate adapters or expanders.

5. Environmental conditions : will the connector operate under normal conditions or will it be exposed to vibration, extreme temperatures, pollution, water, dirt…? (In this case, it may be necessary to ensure the tightness of the joint)

6. Standards : does the connector have to meet specific standards?

7. Reliability : some connectors are connected/disconnected very rarely, for others it happens so often that their specifications include the MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure) or MTTF (Mean Time To Failure) parameter, i.e. the average time without failure work.

8. Termination Type : Terminations connect the pins of a connector or socket to the wire. There are several different types of terminations: crimped, soldered, press fit, quick connectors, ARK connectors, etc. Each of them has its advantages and disadvantages, and the manufacturing technology largely determines the quality of the connection and its durability.

9. Durability and safety of the connection : many connectors are exposed to shocks and vibrations (e.g. in automation). Therefore, in such situations it is good to use spring connectors or ARK connectors.

If you have any questions or doubts, you can always count on the Botland store employees. We will select the appropriate connector for your project. Welcome to purchase!