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    PCB Sockets

    PCB Sockets are connectors that are designed to allow the connection of two printed circuit boards (PCBs) without cabling. They're connected to a PCB to ensure a more secure and stable connection. PCB sockets (female) and PCB headers (male) are used in a pair, one mating and unmating in what is referred to as a mating cycle.

    They are utilised in applications where PCB's are required to easily connect and disconnect to allow design flexibility and simplified assembly.

    How do PCB sockets work?

    PCB sockets work by receiving the male end of the connector on one side and connecting to a second PCB on the other. Each socket includes a housing and a specific number of terminals. The housing is made from insulating material while the terminal is made from a conductive material and plated to improve antirust and conductivity.

    What are PCB sockets used for?

    PCB sockets are used in a wide range of circuit board applications and can be used as alternatives to soldering relays directly to a PCB, allowing for easy replacement of timers or relays.

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    RS PRO
    10
    2
    2.54mm
    Socket Strip
    Through Hole
    Straight
    -
    -
    Solder
    12A
    -
    -
    Bronze
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    4
    1
    2.54mm
    Socket Strip
    Through Hole
    Straight
    -
    -
    Solder
    1A
    -
    -
    Bronze
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    50
    -
    2.16mm
    -
    Through Hole
    Right Angle
    -
    -
    Solder
    12A
    -
    Centronics
    Brass
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    24
    -
    2.16mm
    -
    Through Hole
    Right Angle
    -
    -
    Solder
    12A
    -
    Centronics
    Brass
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    2
    1
    2.54mm
    Socket Strip
    Through Hole
    Straight
    -
    -
    Solder
    12A
    -
    -
    Bronze
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    5
    1
    2.54mm
    Socket Strip
    Through Hole
    Straight
    -
    -
    Solder
    12A
    -
    -
    Bronze
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    32
    1
    1.27mm
    Board to Board
    Through Hole
    Straight
    -
    -
    Solder
    12A
    -
    W534811SA
    Bronze
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    36
    -
    2.16mm
    -
    Through Hole
    Right Angle
    -
    -
    Solder
    -
    -
    Centronics
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    3
    1
    2.54mm
    Socket Strip
    Through Hole
    Straight
    -
    -
    Solder
    12A
    -
    -
    Bronze
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    40
    2
    1.27mm
    Socket Strip
    Through Hole
    Straight
    -
    -
    Solder
    12A
    -
    -
    Bronze
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    14
    -
    2.16mm
    -
    Through Hole
    Right Angle
    -
    -
    Solder
    12A
    -
    Centronics
    Brass
    -
    -
    Samtec
    15
    1
    2.54mm
    Socket Strip
    Through Hole
    Straight
    -
    -
    Solder
    4.7A
    465 V , 655 V
    SSW
    Bronze
    Tin
    -
    Samtec
    16
    1
    2.54mm
    Board to Board
    Through Hole
    Straight
    -
    -
    Solder
    6.9A
    550 V ac
    SSW
    Bronze
    Gold Flash
    -
    RS PRO
    20
    2
    1.27mm
    Socket Strip
    Through Hole
    Straight
    -
    -
    Solder
    12A
    -
    -
    Bronze
    -
    -
    Samtec
    50
    1
    2.54mm
    Socket Strip
    Through Hole
    Straight
    -
    -
    Solder
    4.7A
    465 V , 655 V
    SSW
    Bronze
    Tin
    -
    TE Connectivity
    18
    2
    1.27mm
    Board to Board
    Through Hole
    Straight
    -
    -
    Solder
    -
    -
    Micro-MaTch
    Copper
    -
    -
    Samtec
    40
    1
    2.54mm
    Socket Strip
    Through Hole
    Straight
    -
    -
    Solder
    -
    -
    SSW
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    6
    2
    2.54mm
    Socket Strip
    Through Hole
    Straight
    -
    -
    Solder
    12A
    -
    -
    Bronze
    -
    -
    ASSMANN WSW
    40
    2
    2.54mm
    Socket Strip
    Through Hole
    Straight
    -
    -
    Solder
    12A
    500 V ac
    -
    Bronze
    -
    -
    HARWIN
    14
    2
    2mm
    Board to Board
    Through Hole
    Straight
    -
    -
    Solder
    12A
    120 V ac/dc
    M80
    Beryllium Copper
    -
    -
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