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General Specifications


	Connector Type
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	Header Connectors		Header connectors constitute the base or mounting plate of an electronic package to which chips and leads are attached. This is a broad category of connector types. Headers are common inside personal computers connecting disk drives, CD drives, and the serial and parallel ports to the motherboard. Box headers have an enclosure around the contacts. Pin headers do not have an enclosure.
	Box Header		Header constitutes the base or mounting plate of an electronic package to which chips and leads are attached. A broad category of connector types. Headers are common inside personal computers connecting disk drives, CD drives, and the serial and parallel ports to the motherboard. Box headers have an enclosure around the contacts.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary connectors.
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	Gender
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	Male / Plug		Male connectors or plugs are often referred to as header or free connectors. In coaxial RF connectors, the plug is normally the movable portion and is usually attached to a cable or removable sub-assembly. In shell type multiple-contact connectors, the plug usually contains the socket contacts and is mounted on the "hot" (rack) side of the system. Plugs mate with receptacles, jacks, outlets, etc.
	Female / Jack		Female connectors or jacks are connecting devices into which plugs are inserted to make circuit connections.
	Other		Other unlisted gender type.
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	Geometry
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	Straight		The connector does not bend.
	Right Angle		The connector is bent at a right angle.
	Other		Other unlisted geometry.
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Contacts


	Contact Rows
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	Single Row		The connector has only one row of contacts.
	Dual Row		The connector has two rows of contacts.
	Other		Other unlisted number of contact rows.
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	Contacts Pitch
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	0.50 mm (0.0197'' )		The contact pitch (distance between pins) is 0.0197'' or 0.5 mm.
	0.635 mm (0.025'')		The contact pitch (distance between pins) is 0.025'' or 0.635 mm.
	1.27 mm (0.05'')		The contact pitch (distance between pins) 0.05'' or 1.27 mm.
	1.98 mm (0.078")		The contact pitch (distance between pins) is 0.078'' or 1.98 mm.
	2.08 mm (0.08'' )		The contact pitch (distance between pins) is 0.08'' or 2.08 mm.
	2.286 mm (0.09")		The contact pitch (distance between pins) is 0.090'' or 2.286 mm.
	2.413 mm (0.095")		The contact pitch (distance between pins) is 0.095'' or 2.413 mm.
	2.54 mm (0.100")		The contact pitch (distance between pins) is 0.100'' or 2.54 mm.
	2.74 mm (0.108")		The contact pitch (distance between pins) is 0.108'' or 2.74 mm.
	2.77 mm (0.109")		The contact pitch (distance between pins) is 0.109'' or 2.77 mm.
	2.84 mm (0.112")		The contact pitch (distance between pins) is 0.112'' or 2.84 mm.
	3.96 mm (0.156")		The contact pitch (distance between pins) is 0.156'' or 3.96 mm.
	5.08 mm (0.20")		The contact pitch (distance between pins) is 0.200'' or 5.08 mm.
	Other		Other unlisted contact pitch.
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	Contact Plating		The contacts of a connector are conductive element in a termination assembly that mates with a corresponding element for the purpose of transferring electrical energy. Plating is the overlaying of a thin coating of metal on metallic components to improve conductivity, provide for easy soldering or prevent rusting or corrosion.
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	None		The connector contacts are not plated.
	Copper Plating		Connector is available with gold-plated contacts copper.
	Gold Plating		Connector is available with gold-plated contacts, for a more reliable electrical connection. Gold-plated contacts are more expensive than silver-plated or copper contacts, and are generally offered as an upgraded connector.
	Nickel Plating		The connector is available with nickel-plated contacts.
	Silver Plating		Connector is available with silver-plated contacts.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialty, or proprietary contact plating.
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Performance The maximum current or maximum voltage defined by an approval organization may differ from the supplier's maximums. In many cases, the product can be used safely at an unapproved level. Check with the supplier for specific usage details.


	Current Rating		Current rating is the maximum, recommended, continuous flow of electrical current.
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	Number of Contacts		The number of contacts is the number of conductive elements that mate with a corresponding element to provide an electrical path.
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	Operating Temperature		Operating temperature is the full-required range of ambient operating temperature.
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Other Specifications


	Standards / Approvals:		The maximum current or voltage rating for a product given by an approval organization may be different from the suppliers designed maximums. In many such cases, the product can be used safely at an unapproved level. Check with the supplier for specific usage details.
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	RoHS Compliant		Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) is a European Union (EU) directive that requires all manufacturers of electronic and electrical equipment sold in Europe to demonstrate that their products contain only minimal levels of the following hazardous substances: lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl, and polybrominated diphenyl ether. RoHS will become effective on July 1, 2006.
	CEE		Connector follows CEE configuration standards. CEE is a European standard.
	CSA Mark (US, C and US, NRTL/C)		The CSA Mark may appear alone or with indicators. If it appears alone, it means that the product is certified for the Canadian market, to the applicable Canadian standards. If this Mark appears with the indicator "C and US" or "NRTL/C" it means that the product is certified for both the U.S. and Canadian markets, to the applicable U.S. and Canadian standards.
	IEC		Connector follows IEC configuration standards. IEC is a European standard.
	NEMA		Connector follows NEMA configuration standards.
	UL Listing Mark		This Mark denotes that Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) has found that samples of the product met UL's safety requirements. These requirements are primarily based on UL's published Standards for Safety.
	ARINC		ARINC is a technical standard for the avionic industry. An ARINC connector complies with this standard and is used to interface avionic equipment.
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	Features
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	Coupling / Adapter		The connector is a coupling. A coupling connects to another connector, or is used to connect to a panel-mounted base. An adapter can be used to connect two cables with different style connectors.
	Cryogenic Use		The connector can be used in a cryogenic (subfreezing) environment.
	EMI or RFI Filter / ESD Shield		The connector has a filter to eliminate electromagnetic interference (EMI), radio frequency interference (RFI), and/or shielding to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) or EMI.
	Environment Resistant		The connector can be used in a hazardous chemical environment.
	Hermetically Sealed		The connector is hermetically sealed, allowing no internal moisture leakage.
	Hospital Grade / Medical		Conforms to rigorous safety standards associated with official Hospital Grade certification; testing includes prevention of inadvertent plug disengagement from outlet and increased shock and impact ratings.
	Locking		Provision to lock connector to prevent unauthorized or inadvertent disconnection.
	Moisture / Oil Resistant		The connector has gaskets or seals to protect against moisture, oil, or other contaminants.
	Quick Connect / Disconnect		Connector incorporates a quick-connect mating geometry, typically by twisting and seating for positive contact. Used where one connector can be disconnected quickly to connect to another machine or device.
	Reverse Polarity		A reverse polarity connector is one with the opposite sex pin inside, to prevent it from being able to be mated with a standard component.
	Underwater Use		The connector can be used in underwater applications.
	Water Resistant Connector		A connector capable of being used under water permanently.
	Integrated Filter / Magnetics		The connector has a filter to protect it against unwanted signals, or magnetics to provide filtering, signal conditioning or isolation.
	Press-fit / Solderless Technology		With press-fit technology the pins of the connectors (especially for board connectors) are not soldered into the PCB (thus avoiding heat stress) but rather are 'pushed (pressed)' into the PCB.
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