2.0mm Pitch Double Row 2×10P High Latch Cow Horn Box Header, Straight Through Hole, Pin Total Length 10.5mm, PC Side 2.8mm, 6T Housing, 0.8μm Gold Plating, 48 Hours Salt Spray Resistance

Description

This 2.0mm pitch 2×10P high ear cow horn box header, also known as cow horn male connector, is a high-performance through-hole straight pin connector specially designed for PCB soldering and board-to-cable connection. Distinguished from simple box headers without locking latches, this high ear cow horn box header adopts an integrated high latch structure molded together with plastic housing. The high latch can firmly lock the matched IDC female receptacle after mating, which effectively prevents accidental disconnection caused by vibration, pulling force and equipment shaking during long-term operation. This anti-drop locking characteristic makes it the preferred connecting component for equipment requiring stable and secure wiring connection.

The connector is made of premium 6T high-temperature resistant engineering plastic as insulator housing. 6T material is a specialized high-performance polymer widely applied in precision electronic connectors. It features outstanding heat resistance, excellent mechanical toughness, low shrinkage rate and superior dimensional stability. During wave soldering high temperature process, the 6T plastic housing will not deform, bubble or crack, maintaining precise dimension after soldering. It can withstand continuous temperature fluctuation inside electronic equipment and resist impact force during assembly and plugging operations.

This product is double row 2×10P layout, which equals 20 contact positions in total. The pin adopts straight through-hole design, total pin length reaches 10.5mm, and the PC side pin length (the segment inserted into PCB for soldering) is 2.8mm. The straight pin structure can directly penetrate PCB plate holes for through-hole soldering. After wave soldering, pins are fixed firmly on PCB, providing strong mechanical retention force. This mounting method delivers stable mechanical bonding between connector and circuit board, resisting vibration and external pulling force. The 2×10P pin arrangement offers 20 signal transmission channels, perfectly meeting the requirement of medium quantity signal transmission in various electronic control modules without occupying excessive PCB layout space.

All contact terminals of this cow horn box header are plated with 0.8μm gold plating. Gold plating is a mature and premium surface treatment technology for electronic contacts. The 0.8-micron gold layer covers the contact area of terminals completely. Gold hardly oxidizes under normal working environment, which can permanently avoid rust and oxidation of copper base terminals. It keeps contact resistance low and stable in the whole service cycle, preventing intermittent signal, poor conduction and signal attenuation caused by terminal oxidation. Stable signal transmission is critical for precision electronic systems, and 0.8U gold plating greatly reduces the risk of contact failure, extends connector service life and improves the overall reliability of electronic equipment.

This high ear cow horn box header has passed strict 48-hour salt spray test. Salt spray test is an accelerated corrosion verification standard used in connector industry. The 48H salt spray performance proves the terminals and plastic assembly have excellent anti-corrosion and anti-rust ability. The connector can run reliably in high humidity, coastal atmosphere, slightly corrosive factory workshop environment. For equipment deployed in humid regions or factories with vapor and chemical trace corrosion, this connector can effectively slow down electrochemical corrosion and reduce maintenance and replacement frequency of wiring assemblies.

The integrated high ear latch is one of the core highlights of this cow horn box header. The latch and insulator are molded in one piece, so there is no risk of latch falling off. When mating with 2.0mm pitch IDC female socket, the high ear latches clip both sides of receptacle tightly. Users need to press the two latches to release the socket, which avoids unexpected separation caused by accidental tug or machine vibration. This design is widely used in industrial control equipment where continuous and uninterrupted signal transmission is mandatory.

Our factory implements strict multi-stage quality inspection for each batch of cow horn box headers. Every finished product will go through visual inspection, dimensional measurement, pin position tolerance check, pin straightness test, continuity test, plugging durability test and salt spray aging test before delivery. We strictly control production tolerance to guarantee consistency between mass production goods and customer drawings. Customization service is available for customers with special demands. We can adjust pin length, change plating specification, modify pin number, adjust structural size and customize packaging solution. Whether for prototype small batch trial order or mass production large order, we can provide stable quality and professional technical support.

This 2.0mm 2×10P high ear cow horn box header is designed to mate with 2.0mm pitch IDC female receptacle and cable harness. It is widely used as internal board-to-cable connection component for many types of electronic products. Compared with tin-plated connectors, this gold-plated high latch cow horn header shows obvious advantages on anti-oxidation and long-term stability. The 6T high-temperature plastic housing ensures good structural integrity during soldering and long-time working. With combination of anti-drop locking structure, 0.8μm gold contact and 48 hours salt spray resistance, this connector provides a highly reliable and cost-effective wiring solution for multiple electronic industries.

Specifications & Parameters

Wide Application Scenarios

This 2.0mm 2×10P high ear cow horn box header with 0.8μm gold plating and 48H salt spray resistance is widely adopted in multi-channel signal transmission and internal wiring connection for consumer electronics, industrial automation, communication, testing instruments and other electronic fields.

• Industrial Control Equipment: PLC modules, automation control panels, sensor signal acquisition boards, conveyor control system internal wiring. Industrial devices run continuously with mechanical vibration. The high ear locking latch can lock the IDC socket firmly to prevent loose connection and signal interruption. 48-hour salt spray resistance enables the connector to adapt to humid factory workshops, ensuring stable signal transmission for long-time operation of automation systems.
• Smart Home & Household Appliances: Smart control mainboards, intelligent cabinet control modules, large home appliance control PCB. 2×10P provides 20 signal channels for multi-function smart devices. The straight through-hole pin design is easy for PCB assembly. The 6T high-temperature plastic can withstand wave soldering temperature and guarantee long-term reliable connection for home appliances.
• Communication Equipment: Signal transfer modules, cabinet internal wiring, network terminal control boards. Communication equipment requires stable signal and low contact resistance. 0.8μm gold plated terminals effectively prevent oxidation and avoid signal distortion. Good salt spray performance supports usage in humid communication cabinet environment.
• Testing & Measurement Instruments: Multi-channel data acquisition equipment, laboratory testing modules, inspection instrument internal wiring. Precision measuring instruments demand accurate signal transmission. Gold plated terminals maintain stable contact resistance and reduce signal fluctuation, improving data precision during long-time testing work.
• Automotive Auxiliary Electronics: Vehicle interior auxiliary control circuit, multi-sensor signal connection, on-board intelligent module wiring. 6T high-temperature plastic can adapt temperature variation inside vehicle control box. Anti-drop high latch prevents connector disconnection caused by vehicle vibration, suitable for low-power auxiliary signal wiring in automobiles.

Medical Electronic Devices: Portable medical inspection instruments and rehabilitation equipment internal wiring. It has stable insulation performance, low failure rate and good anti-corrosion property, meeting high reliability connection requirements for medical electronic equipment.

FAQ

Q1: What is the function of high ear latch on cow horn box header?

A: The high ear latch is an integrated locking structure on cow horn box header. When it mates with IDC female receptacle, the latches clip the receptacle tightly to lock the connection. It prevents accidental unplugging caused by vibration, pulling and mechanical movement. Simple box header without latches cannot realize this anti-drop locking function.

Q2: What are the advantages of 6T plastic material?

A: 6T is high-temperature engineering plastic specially used for electronic connectors. Compared with conventional PBT and nylon materials, 6T has higher heat resistance, better rigidity, lower thermal shrinkage and stronger toughness. It will not deform during wave soldering and long-term high temperature working, maintaining stable size and structure of connector housing.

Q3: What is the benefit of 0.8μm gold plating on terminals?

A: 0.8μm gold plating covers the contact surface of metal terminals. Gold has excellent oxidation resistance and conductivity. It keeps contact resistance stable and low for a long time, avoids poor contact and intermittent signals caused by terminal rust. Gold plated terminals have much longer service life than tin plated ones.

Q4: What does 48H salt spray test mean?

A: The connector passes 48 hours salt spray accelerated corrosion test. This indicates the terminals and plastic assembly can resist rust and corrosion under humid and slightly corrosive environment. It is suitable for coastal, high humidity workshop and other harsh application environments.

Q5: What does straight through hole pin mean? What is PC side 2.8mm?

A: Straight through hole pin means the pin is straight without bending, which inserts vertically through PCB board for soldering. PC side 2.8mm refers to the length of pin segment that penetrates PCB board, this length is reserved for soldering on PCB surface. Total pin length of this product is 10.5mm.

Q6: Can this cow horn box header pass wave soldering?

A: Yes. The housing is made of 6T high temperature resistant plastic, designed for wave soldering process. It can bear standard wave soldering temperature without deformation, bubbling or cracking.

Q7: Can we customize specifications such as pin length and plating?

A: Yes. We provide full customization service for cow horn box headers. We can adjust pin length, gold plating thickness, pin count and packaging solution according to your drawings or samples. Non-standard mold opening service is also available.

Q8: Which receptacle matches this 2.0mm 2×10P cow horn box header?

A: It perfectly matches 2.0mm pitch IDC female receptacle. We also supply matched cable harness assembly if you need complete wiring set, to realize one-stop procurement.

Contact Us

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We are a professional manufacturer specialized in cow horn box headers, simple box headers, pin headers, IDC connectors and supporting wiring harness assemblies. We own complete production equipment, precision testing instruments and standardized quality control system. Every production step including mold development, injection molding, terminal stamping, plating, assembly and final inspection is strictly controlled. We guarantee stable quality for every batch of products.

We accept small trial orders and mass production orders. We can supply full set of certification documents, including material certificate, dimension inspection report, salt spray test report and product inspection certificate. Our company serves global customers with high-quality products, competitive factory price and fast response service. Please send your inquiry anytime, we will reply you within 24 hours and provide professional connector solution and favorable quotation.