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    Circuit Board Headers

    Use these headers to make quick, temporary connections to development boards and other circuit boards when prototyping. Solder the termination contacts directly to your board, and use the mating contacts to transmit power and send signals to your equipment.
    Sold Individually
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Circuit Board Headers. Sold Individually, Male Header, Straight Header.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Circuit Board Headers. Sold Individually, Male Header, 90° Angle Header.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Circuit Board Headers. Sold Individually, Female Header, Straight Header.

    Male Header

    Straight Header

    Male Header

    90° Angle Header

    Female Header

    Straight Header

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Sold Individually, Male Header.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Sold Individually, Female Header.

    Male Header

    Female Header

    Male Header—Choose male headers if you need to plug your board into something else, such as a separate circuit board or breadboard.
    Female Header—Choose female headers if you need to plug something into your board, such as circuit board wires or other accessories.
    90° Angle Header—90° angle headers fit snugly against circuit boards, creating a low-profile connection in tight spaces.
    No. of
    Total No. of
    Contact Points
    Rows
    Columns
    For Hole
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Max. Current,
    amp
    Mating Contact
    Lg.
    Termination
    Contact Lg.
    Body
    Lg.
    Construction
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Male Header
     
    Straight Header
    6230.1"31/4"3/32"1/8"Breakaway-40 to 2214002N1700000
    401400.1"31/4"1/8"1/8"Breakaway-40 to 2214002N140000
    401400.1"35/16"5/16"3/32"Breakaway-40 to 2214002N2040000
    401400.1"39/16"1/8"1/8"Breakaway-40 to 2214002N150000
    462230.1"31/4"3/32"3/32"Breakaway-40 to 2214002N2050000
     
    90° Angle Header
    401400.1"31/4"1/8"1/8"Breakaway-40 to 2214002N160000
    802400.1"31/4"1/8"3/32"Breakaway-40 to 2214002N2060000
    1203400.1"31/4"1/8"3/32"Breakaway-40 to 2214002N2140000
     
    Female Header
     
    Straight Header
    8180.1"3—13/32"11/32"Solid-40 to 2214002N2030000
    12260.1"3—1/8"11/32"Solid-40 to 2214002N2070000
    401400.1"3—1/8"11/32"Solid-40 to 2214002N130000
    402200.1"3—1/8"17/32"Solid-40 to 2214002N2110000
    402200.1"3—9/32"5/8"Solid-40 to 2214002N2130000
    402200.1"3—3/8"17/32"Solid-40 to 2214002N2120000
     
    Sold as Sets
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Circuit Board Headers. Sold as Sets, Female Header, Straight Header.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Sold as Sets, Female Header.

    Female Header

    Straight Header

    Female Header

    Stack multiple boards by connecting the headers in these sets.
    Includes
    No. of
    Pieces
    For Hole
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Max. Current,
    amp
    Termination
    Contact Lg.
    Body
    Lg.
    Construction
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Female Header
     
    Straight Header—for Arduino Leonardo, Uno Series
    One Header with 6 Contacts (1 Row × 6 Columns)—5/8" Body Width, Two Headers with 8 Contacts (1 Row × 8 Columns)—13/16" Body Width, One Header with 10 Contacts (1 Row × 10 Columns)—1" Body Width40.1"313/32"11/32"Solid-40 to 2214002N1100000
     
    Straight Header—for Arduino Nano Series
    Two Headers with 15 Contacts (1 Row × 15 Columns)—1 1/2" Body Width20.1"313/32"11/32"Solid-40 to 2214002N120000
     

    Build-Your-Own Amphenol Circuit Board Connectors

    Attach wires to your circuit board with these Amphenol PV connectors. They push together, so they're easy to connect and disconnect yet still give you a strong, secure hold. Even after repeated use, they won’t lose their connection strength. First designed for use in solar power—the PV stands for photovoltaic—they’re also used in equipment ranging from small electronics to industrial robots.
    For a complete connection, choose a plug and housing with the number of poles that matches the number of wires you need to connect. You’ll also need one sleeve for each wire.
    Sleeve Housings
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Amphenol Connectors. Build-Your-Own Amphenol Circuit Board Connectors, Sleeve Housings.
    No. of
    For No.
    of Poles
    Rows
    Columns
    For Hole
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    For Max.
    Wire Ga.
    Max. Voltage,
    V DC
    Color
    Housing
    Material
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Amphenol PV Connection
    1110.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.1"0.1"-40 to 220108192N11000000
    2120.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.2"0.1"-40 to 220108192N120000
    3130.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.3"0.1"-40 to 220108192N1300000
    4140.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.4"0.1"-40 to 220108192N140000
    4220.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.2"0.2"-40 to 220108192N340000
    5150.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.5"0.1"-40 to 220108192N150000
    6160.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.6"0.1"-40 to 220108192N160000
    6230.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.3"0.2"-40 to 220108192N3600000
    8180.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.8"0.1"-40 to 220108192N170000
    8240.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.4"0.2"-40 to 220108192N3700000
    101100.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"1"0.1"-40 to 220108192N1800000
    10250.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.5"0.2"-40 to 220108192N3800000
    12260.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.6"0.2"-40 to 220108192N390000
    14270.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.7"0.2"-40 to 22058192N410000
    16280.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"0.8"0.2"-40 to 22058192N4200000
    202100.1"22
    		1,000BlackPPE0.5"1"0.2"-40 to 22058192N4400000
     
    Circuit Board Plugs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Amphenol Connectors. Build-Your-Own Amphenol Circuit Board Connectors, Circuit Board Plugs.
    Plugs have a friction clip to securely hold a housing when mated. An alignment key ensures the plug and housing are mated correctly, which is helpful when you can't get a good look during installation. To install a plug on your circuit board, push their contacts through the board's holes and solder them in place.
    No. of
    Push In, Solder
    Poles
    Rows
    Columns
    For Hole
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Current,
    amp
    Color
    Housing
    Material
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Amphenol PV Connection
    3130.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"0.3"0.2"-40 to 220158208N1300000
    4140.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"0.4"0.2"-40 to 220158208N1400000
    5150.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"0.5"0.2"-40 to 220108208N1500000
    6160.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"0.6"0.2"-40 to 220108208N1600000
    6230.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"0.3"0.3"-40 to 220108208N360000
    8180.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"0.8"0.2"-40 to 220108208N1700000
    8240.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"0.4"0.3"-40 to 220108208N3700000
    101100.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"1"0.2"-40 to 220108208N180000
    10250.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"0.5"0.3"-40 to 22058208N380000
    12260.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"0.6"0.3"-40 to 22058208N3900000
    14270.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"0.7"0.3"-40 to 22058208N4100000
    16280.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"0.8"0.3"-40 to 22058208N420000
    202100.1"1,0003BlackNylon
    		0.4"1"0.3"-40 to 22058208N4400000
     

    Build-Your-Own Molex Circuit Board Connectors

    Connect wires to your circuit board with these Molex KK push-in connectors. A good choice for prototyping, they require less force to disassemble than Amphenol PV connectors. However, this means that they are less secure in more demanding applications.
    For a complete connection, choose a plug and housing with the number of poles that matches the number of wires you need to connect. You’ll also need one sleeve for each wire.
    Sleeve Housings
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Molex Connectors. Build-Your-Own Molex Circuit Board Connectors, Sleeve Housings.
    Mated
    Housing
    For No.
    of Poles
    For Hole
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    For Max.
    Wire Ga.
    Max. Voltage,
    V AC
    Color
    Housing
    Material
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Molex KK 254 Connection
    20.1"22
    		500WhiteNylon
    		0.62"0.2"0.19"-40 to 175508193N2500000
    30.1"22
    		500WhiteNylon
    		0.62"0.3"0.19"-40 to 175508193N260000
    40.1"22
    		500WhiteNylon
    		0.62"0.4"0.19"-40 to 175508193N270000
    50.1"22
    		500WhiteNylon
    		0.62"0.5"0.19"-40 to 175508193N280000
    60.1"22
    		500WhiteNylon
    		0.62"0.6"0.19"-40 to 175258193N290000
    70.1"22
    		500WhiteNylon
    		0.62"0.7"0.19"-40 to 175258193N310000
    80.1"22
    		500WhiteNylon
    		0.62"0.8"0.19"-40 to 175258193N320000
    90.1"22
    		500WhiteNylon
    		0.62"0.9"0.19"-40 to 175258193N330000
    100.1"22
    		500WhiteNylon
    		0.62"1"0.19"-40 to 175258193N340000
    120.1"22
    		500WhiteNylon
    		0.62"1.2"0.19"-40 to 175158193N350000
    140.1"22
    		500WhiteNylon
    		0.62"1.4"0.19"-40 to 175158193N360000
    160.1"22
    		500WhiteNylon
    		0.62"1.6"0.19"-40 to 175158193N3700000
     
    Accessories for Molex Connectors
    Installation Tools
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electrical Contact Installation Tools. Build-Your-Own Molex Circuit Board Connectors.
    Installation tools are helpful for assembling small wires.
    For Wire Ga.
    Each
    30, 28, 26, 24, 22
    		8193N39000000
    Removal Tools
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electrical Contact Removal Tools. Build-Your-Own Molex Circuit Board Connectors.
    Removal tools release the locking mechanism on sleeves to remove them from housings.
    For Wire Ga.
    Each
    30, 28, 26, 24, 22
    		8193N38000000
    Circuit Board Plugs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Molex Connectors. Build-Your-Own Molex Circuit Board Connectors, Circuit Board Plugs.
    Plugs have a friction clip to securely hold the housing when mated. They also have an alignment key that ensures the plug and housing are mated correctly, which is helpful when you can’t get a good look during installation. To install the plug on your circuit board, push the contacts through the board’s holes and solder them in place. The pins are gold-plated brass, so they resist corrosion better than tin- or nickel-plated pins. This means they’ll have a good, long-lasting electrical connection.
    Mated
    Housing
    No. of
    Poles
    For Hole
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Current,
    amp
    Color
    Housing
    Material
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Pin Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Molex KK 254 Connection
    20.1"5004WhiteNylon
    		0.62"0.2"0.19"Gold-Plated Brass-40 to 175208193N12000000
    30.1"5004WhiteNylon
    		0.62"0.3"0.19"Gold-Plated Brass-40 to 175208193N1300000
    40.1"5004WhiteNylon
    		0.62"0.4"0.19"Gold-Plated Brass-40 to 175108193N140000
    50.1"5004WhiteNylon
    		0.62"0.5"0.19"Gold-Plated Brass-40 to 175108193N1500000
    60.1"5004WhiteNylon
    		0.62"0.6"0.19"Gold-Plated Brass-40 to 175108193N1600000
    70.1"5004WhiteNylon
    		0.62"0.7"0.19"Gold-Plated Brass-40 to 17558193N170000
    80.1"5004WhiteNylon
    		0.62"0.8"0.19"Gold-Plated Brass-40 to 17558193N180000
    90.1"5004WhiteNylon
    		0.62"0.9"0.19"Gold-Plated Brass-40 to 17558193N1900000
    100.1"5004WhiteNylon
    		0.62"1"0.19"Gold-Plated Brass-40 to 17558193N2100000
    120.1"5004WhiteNylon
    		0.62"1.2"0.19"Gold-Plated Brass-40 to 17558193N2200000
    140.1"5004WhiteNylon
    		0.62"1.4"0.19"Gold-Plated Brass-40 to 17558193N2300000
    160.1"5004WhiteNylon
    		0.62"1.6"0.19"Gold-Plated Brass-40 to 17558193N2400000
     

    USB Connectors

    Often used to prototype or replace damaged connections, these connectors allow you to access and connect to individual USB pins. They are shielded, so they reduce electrical interference from nearby equipment and devices.
    USB-A Sockets
    Image of Product. Front orientation. USB Connectors. USB Connectors, USB-A Sockets.
    Connectors with both push-in and solder connections can either be soldered for a permanent connection, or they can be used with circuit board headers for a temporary connection.
    USB Std.
    Transmission
    Speed, Gbit/s
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Hole
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Housing
    Material
    Color
    Connection
    Method
    Each
    Shielded
    3.2 Gen 1107/8"1"0.1"PlasticRedPush In, Solder6282N2500000
     
    USB-C Sockets
    Image of Product. Front orientation. USB Connectors. USB Connectors, USB-C Sockets.
    Connectors with both push-in and solder connections can either be soldered for a permanent connection, or they can be used with circuit board headers for a temporary connection.
    USB Std.
    Transmission
    Speed, Gbit/s
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Hole
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Housing
    Material
    Color
    Connection
    Method
    Each
    Shielded
    3.2 Gen 1101/2"7/8"0.1"SteelRedPush In, Solder6282N2200000
     
    Mini USB-B Sockets
    Image of Product. Front orientation. USB Connectors. USB Connectors, Mini USB-B Sockets.
    Connectors with both push-in and solder connections can either be soldered for a permanent connection, or they can be used with circuit board headers for a temporary connection.
    USB
    Std.
    Transmission
    Speed, Mbit/s
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Hole
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Housing
    Material
    Color
    Connection
    Method
    Each
    Shielded
    2.04803/4"1"0.1"SteelRedPush In, Solder6282N2400000
     
    Micro USB-B Plugs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. USB Connectors. USB Connectors, Micro USB-B Plugs.
    Connectors with both push-in and solder connections can either be soldered for a permanent connection, or they can be used with circuit board headers for a temporary connection.
    USB Std.
    Transmission
    Speed, Gbit/s
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Hole
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Housing
    Material
    Color
    Connection
    Method
    Each
    Shielded
    3.2 Gen 155/8"15/16"0.1"SteelRedPush In, Solder6282N2300000
     
    Micro USB-B Sockets
    Image of Product. Front orientation. USB Connectors. USB Connectors, Micro USB-B Sockets.
    Connectors with both push-in and solder connections can either be soldered for a permanent connection, or they can be used with circuit board headers for a temporary connection.
    USB Std.
    Transmission
    Speed, Gbit/s
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Hole
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Housing
    Material
    Color
    Connection
    Method
    Each
    Shielded
    3.2 Gen 151/2"13/16"0.1"SteelRedPush In, Solder6282N2100000
     

    Build-Your-Own Molex Circuit Board Connectors with Locking Tab

    Connect wires to circuit boards with Molex Mini-Fit push-in connectors. These connectors are easier to detach than Amphenol PV connectors, so they’re often used for prototyping. A complete connector consists of a sleeve housing, sleeves, and a circuit board plug (all sold separately). To assemble these connectors, crimp sleeves onto your wires, then place them inside a sleeve housing. Once you’ve wired the sleeve housing, slide it onto a circuit board plug.
    Sleeve Housings
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Molex Connectors. Build-Your-Own Molex Circuit Board Connectors with Locking Tab, Sleeve Housings.
    Mated
    Housing
    For No.
    of Poles
    For Hole
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    For Max.
    Wire Ga.
    Max. Voltage,
    V AC
    Color
    Housing
    Material
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Molex Mini-Fit Jr. Connection
    20.1"18
    		600WhiteNylon
    		0.93"0.29"0.57"-40 to 220257474N13000000
    40.1"18
    		600WhiteNylon
    		0.93"0.46"0.57"-40 to 220257474N1400000
    60.1"18
    		600WhiteNylon
    		0.93"0.54"0.57"-40 to 220257474N1500000
    80.1"18
    		600WhiteNylon
    		0.93"0.71"0.57"-40 to 220257474N1600000
    100.1"18
    		600WhiteNylon
    		0.93"0.87"0.57"-40 to 220257474N1700000
    120.1"18
    		600WhiteNylon
    		0.93"1.04"0.57"-40 to 220257474N1800000
    140.1"18
    		600WhiteNylon
    		0.93"1.2"0.57"-40 to 220257474N1900000
    160.1"18
    		600WhiteNylon
    		0.93"1.37"0.57"-40 to 220257474N2100000
     
    Removal Tools
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electrical Contact Removal Tools. Build-Your-Own Molex Circuit Board Connectors with Locking Tab.
    Removal tools release the locking mechanism on sleeves to remove them from housings.
    For Wire Ga.
    Material
    Each
    30, 28, 26, 24, 22, 20, 18, 16, 14
    		Metal7474N11000000
    Circuit Board Plugs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Molex Connectors. Build-Your-Own Molex Circuit Board Connectors with Locking Tab, Circuit Board Plugs.
    Plugs have an alignment key that ensures the plug and housing are mated correctly, which is helpful when you can’t get a good look during installation. A locking tab holds the housing and plug together once they’re mated. To install the plug on your circuit board, push the contacts through the board’s holes and solder them in place. All plugs have gold-plated brass pins, which are more corrosion resistant than tin- or nickel-plated pins, so the electrical connection lasts longer.
    Snap-In Pegs—Plugs with snap-in pegs relieve stress on the terminal when plugging and unplugging wires.
    Mated
    Housing
    No. of
    Poles
    For Hole
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Current,
    amp
    Color
    Housing
    Material
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Pin Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Features
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Molex Mini-Fit Jr. Connection
    20.1"6009WhiteNylon
    		0.93"0.29"0.57"Gold-Plated Brass-40 to 220Locking Tab107474N22000000
    40.1"6009WhiteNylon
    		0.93"0.46"0.57"Gold-Plated Brass-40 to 220Locking Tab57474N2300000
    60.1"6009WhiteNylon
    		0.93"0.54"0.57"Gold-Plated Brass-40 to 220Locking Tab57474N2400000
    80.1"6009WhiteNylon
    		0.93"0.71"0.57"Gold-Plated Brass-40 to 220Locking Tab, Snap-In Pegs57474N2500000
    100.1"6009WhiteNylon
    		0.93"0.87"0.57"Gold-Plated Brass-40 to 220Locking Tab, Snap-In Pegs17474N260000
    120.1"6009WhiteNylon
    		0.93"1.04"0.57"Gold-Plated Brass-40 to 220Locking Tab, Snap-In Pegs17474N270000
    140.1"6009WhiteNylon
    		0.93"1.2"0.57"Gold-Plated Brass-40 to 220Locking Tab, Snap-In Pegs17474N280000
    160.1"6009WhiteNylon
    		0.93"1.37"0.57"Gold-Plated Brass-40 to 220Locking Tab, Snap-In Pegs17474N2900000
     
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