Every year brings with it newly evolved electronic devices that offer a more compact size with even more features to choose from. And it’s safe to say that a huge reason why this has been achieved is because of the advancements in space-saving wire-to-board solutions. Wire to board options play a crucial role in electronic connectivity and ensure a secure and efficient connection between circuit boards and wires. Of course, the need for smaller and faster devices isn’t just for the general public, but also for the ever-increasing demands of various industries.
Here at Hitatech, we are always on top of our game when it comes to the significant advancements in technology surrounding the connectivity of wire-to-board connectors to ensure that we meet demands for the smaller, faster and more efficient wire to board options.
In this article, we’ll have a deeper look into the different wire to board options that you can choose from in 2023, their benefits, and the impact they have on the connectivity landscape we know today.
What wire to board connector types are there?
Before we delve into the different wire to board connector types, first of all, it is important you are aware that wire to board options include a range of terminal blocks and connectors that enable wires to interconnect to printed circuit boards. You’ll often see these referred to as PCBs. These features and components play an important role in all different kinds of electronic systems and offer a reliable and secure interface between external wires and the PCB they’re attached to.
We are going to take a closer look at three wire to board connector types in particular, all of which are available to order online at Hitaltech. These are
- PCB socket connectors
- PCB mounting headers
- Electronic terminal blocks.
PCB socket connectors from Hitaltech
When it comes to wire to board options available to you in 2023, we’ve got to start with PCB socket connectors. PCB socket connectors are commonly used in electronic devices to create a removable connection between external wires and the PCB.
Typically, they consist of a female connector on the PCB with a mating male connector on the wire end. One of the main reasons why this type of PCB wire connector is so popular is because they offer ease of installation, are easy to replace, and it is straightforward to make them suitable for devices or applications where disconnection is required frequently.
Here at Hitaltech, we have a complete range of PCB sockets and pin headers that are available in pitches from 0.8mm to 5.08mm. Whether you’re looking for single, double, triple or four rows, they’re available here with us online. Our PCB socket connectors offer multiple connection points to make it even easier to transfer power and signal from one PCB to another. They can also be used in conjunction with our pin headers for board to board connections.
Electronic terminal blocks
Another popular 2023 wire to board option is the use of wire to board terminals. These electronic terminal blocks are commonly used for high-current applications as they are designed to offer a secure and reliable connection between the circuit board and the wire. Electronic terminal blocks are available in a variety of sizes and configurations at Hitaltech and can be used in a range of different settings and applications.
This range includes various pitches from 2.54mm to 19mm with current ratings from 8A right through to 125A. Thanks to our range of electronic terminal blocks and connectors, we have options available for different applications and industries. We can also guarantee 100% zero defects with all our terminal blocks due to our automatic assembly processes. However, if you can’t find a standard type of electronic terminal block to suit your needs then we can offer you customisations with custom colours, markings, pitch variations and geometric variations.
If you aren’t sure which terminal block or connector is right for your needs then please contact us for our expert advice.
PCB mounting header
Another wire to board option is PCB mounting headers. These can also be referred to as pin headers. PCB mounting headers are male connectors that are designed to be soldered directly onto the PCB to provide a fixed connection point. They enable easy plugging and unplugging of mating connectors and are most commonly used in applications where a permanent and reliable connection is required. Here at Hitaltech, we offer a range of PCB mounting headers and pin heads to meet various demands.
No matter what kind of application you are working with or device you are working with, here at Hitaltech we offer high-quality connecting technologies and some of the most advanced wire to board options available in 2023.
If you’d like to speak to a specialist about our innovative products and what we can offer you, contact us today on 01253 899910 or email us at uksales@hitaltech.co.uk.
