Crimp Contacts

PCB connector contacts are one of the key components of printed circuit boards and can therefore be found in a wide range of devices. They are used to complete the circuit by conducting electrical current from the connector to the PCB. The connector will often be contained within a form of PCB connector housing, especially where multiple connectors are used.

What are PCB connector contacts used for?

A PCB pad contact connector will provide a platform for a PCB connector to attach to. Printed circuit boards may need to be connected either to cables or to other printed circuit boards, and the contacts allow this to happen. The connector is mounted on to the printed circuit board, using the contact as an electrical connection.

Types of PCB connector contacts

PCB connector contacts can have a wide variety of functions and can be made from and plated with a range of different materials, like bronze, copper or gold. They can also be terminated using a number of different methods, including crimping and soldering, and may be of different genders. Female connector contacts act like a socket, while male connector contacts act more like a plug.

Come to RS Components for all your PCB connector contacts

Here at RS Components, we offer a range of PCB contact connectors and you can filter our selection by a number of categories, including brand, gender, termination method and plating. We have thousands of items in stock, so you can be sure that we’ll have the appropriate PCB pad contact connector available to help you complete your project to the desired standard.

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