2.54x2.54mm 1x3P Single Row Gate-Type Pin Header (Middle 1P Empty), Double-layer plastic insulator 180 Degree Straight Plug Pin Header
This 2.54×2.54mm gate‑type square hole pin header is a single‑row 1x3P through‑hole PCB connector with middle 1‑pin empty layout and dual‑plastic structure. Its anti‑vibration bump structure lessens insulator loosening. Made of PA6T and brass plated pins, it fits precision electronics and industrial control module wiring.
Description
This 2.54x2.54mm pitch gate-type square hole pin header is a customized single-row 1x3P connector with a unique middle 1-pin empty design, engineered with dual plastic structure and 180-degree straight plug installation mode. As a high-precision through-hole PCB connector, it features an overall height of 22mm and standardized dimensional parameters including PA=14.0mm, PC=3.0mm, and PB=5.0mm, delivering stable structural performance and precise assembly compatibility. Adopting premium PA6T insulating material and Gold or tin over 50μ" Ni regular gold plating process on brass pins, this pin header integrates excellent electrical conductivity, high temperature resistance, and structural durability. The additional bump structure can effectively eliminate the defect of insulating parts loosening caused by equipment vibration., making it a reliable connecting solution for various precision electronic equipment, industrial control modules, and circuit board wiring scenarios. Strictly manufactured in accordance with international electronic connector standards, this product undergoes rigorous quality inspection to ensure consistent performance and long-term service life in complex working environments.
Specifications & Parameters
All technical parameters are strictly standardized and calibrated to meet global electronic assembly requirements, with precise dimensional tolerance control and stable material performance indicators, fully compatible with mainstream PCB design specifications worldwide.
1. Structural & Dimensional Parameters
| Item | Specification |
| Product Name | Gate-Type Square Hole Pin Header, 2.54×2.54mm Single Row 1×3P (Middle Pin Vacant), Double-Layer Plastic Insulator, 180° Orientation |
| Part Number | 146000005 |
| Pin Pitch | 5.08 mm (Alternative pitches available: 1.27 mm, 2.00 mm, 2.54 mm, 3.96 mm, 7.62 mm, etc., covering most civilian and industrial electronic connection applications) |
| Number of Rows | Single Row (Double Row and Triple Row can be customized) |
| Number of Contacts | 1×3P with one empty pin in the middle; other configurations available, including 1×50P, 2×50P, 3×50P, and customized pin counts |
| Insulator Type | Double-Layer Plastic Insulator |
| Insulator Height | 2.54 mm (Alternative heights available: 1.00 mm, 1.50 mm, and 2.00 mm; customized non-standard sizes acceptable) |
| Orientation | 180° Straight Orientation |
| Overall Height | 22.0 mm |
| PA Section Height | 14.0 mm |
| PC Section Height | 3.0 mm |
| Tail & Mounting Style | Straight DIP Type, Right Angle DIP Type, and Straight SMT Type available for customization |
| Contact Plating | Gold or Tin Plating over 50 μ" Nickel (Ni) |
| Material | PA6T (High-Temperature Resistant Nylon) |
| Additional Feature | With Positioning Bumps |
| Application | Suitable for a wide range of civilian and industrial electronic connection applications |
Customization Note: Pitch, insulator height, row count, pin count and mounting style all support custom specifications to match specific PCB design requirements.
2. Material & Surface Plating Specifications
- Insulator Material: High-performance PA6T engineering plastic, featuring high temperature resistance, flame retardancy, insulation stability and anti-aging properties
- Pin Material: High-purity brass with excellent electrical conductivity and mechanical toughness, not easy to deform or oxidize
- Plating Process: Standard Gold or tin over 50μ" Ni regular gold plating on pin surface, effectively improving oxidation resistance, corrosion resistance and plug-in stability
- The square hole positioning structure is matched with precise pin body calibration, which improves the assembly accuracy by 30% compared with round hole pin headers.and the pin length, bending angle, and tail size can be customized according to customer drawings and sample requirements.
3. Electrical Performance Parameters
- The product has excellent electrical conductivity and stable load capacity.
- Current rating:3.0AMP
- Contact resistance:30mΩ Max
- Insulation resistance:1000mΩ Min,which can effectively avoid current leakage and signal interference.
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Withstand voltage:600V AC/minute,ensuring safe and stable operation of the circuit. The electrical performance is stable in a wide temperature range, without virtual connection or signal attenuation.
Product Features & Core Advantages
This customized 1x3P empty-middle dual plastic pin header stands out in the electronic connector industry with its targeted structural design, premium material selection and stable comprehensive performance, bringing multiple practical advantages for product assembly and terminal application.
1. Customized Empty Middle Pin Structural Design
Different from conventional full-pin 1×3 pin headers, this product adopts a professional middle 1P empty design, which is specially optimized for specific circuit avoidance and signal isolation requirements. The empty middle position effectively prevents circuit crosstalk, short circuit interference and signal mutual interference during operation, improving the stability and accuracy of circuit operation. Meanwhile, the reserved empty space simplifies PCB wiring layout, avoids line overlap and assembly conflict, and greatly improves the flexibility of electronic product structural design, which is irreplaceable for special circuit connection scenarios.
2. Dual Plastic Insulation & High Structural Stability
The dual plastic integrated structure greatly enhances the overall rigidity and compression resistance of the connector compared with single plastic pin headers. The double-layer PA6T insulator provides dual insulation protection, effectively isolating current leakage and external electromagnetic interference. It also perfectly resists deformation, cracking and aging caused by long-term high-temperature operation, mechanical vibration and frequent plugging. The precise 180-degree straight vertical molding ensures vertical and uniform pin arrangement, no skew or offset, and fits PCB through-hole positions perfectly, reducing assembly errors and improving welding yield.
3. Premium Gold Plating Process for Superior Conductivity & Durability
Gold or tin over 50μ" Ni on high-purity brass pins, the product achieves ultra-low contact resistance and stable electrical transmission performance. The gold plating layer features uniform thickness, strong adhesion, excellent oxidation resistance and corrosion resistance, which can effectively resist oxidation, rust and corrosion in humid, dusty and long-term working environments. It avoids poor contact, signal interruption and circuit failure caused by pin oxidation, ensuring long-term stable and consistent electrical connection performance. Compared with ordinary tin-plated pin headers, it has longer service life and more reliable transmission effect, especially suitable for long-term uninterrupted operation of precision equipment.
4. Precise Dimensional Calibration & Convenient Assembly
All dimensions including total height 22mm, PA=14.0mm, PC=3.0mm, PB=5.0mm are precisely calibrated with strict tolerance control, fully matching international standard 2.54mm pitch PCB boards. The unique clamping buckle positioning design delivers anti-loosening performance after through-hole mounting. It firmly locks the plastic insulator in place and effectively prevents displacement or detachment caused by equipment vibration and external impact. The straight plug installation mode is simple and efficient, compatible with manual assembly and automatic welding production lines, greatly improving production and assembly efficiency and reducing production costs for customers.
5. High Temperature Resistance & Wide Environmental Adaptability
Adopting high-grade PA6T engineering plastic insulator, the product has outstanding high temperature resistance, low temperature resistance and anti-aging performance. It can work stably in the temperature range of -40℃ to +85℃ for a long time, and is not affected by temperature changes. The UL94 V-0 flame retardant grade meets global electronic safety standards, effectively preventing fire hazards caused by circuit short circuits. It can adapt to various harsh working environments such as indoor, outdoor, industrial workshop and vehicle-mounted scenarios, with strong environmental compatibility and high safety factor.
Wide Application Scenarios
With its customized structural design, stable electrical performance and high safety, this 2.54mm 1x3P empty-middle dual plastic pin header is widely used in precision electronic equipment, industrial control systems, intelligent terminal products and other fields, covering multiple industry application scenarios:
- Industrial Control Equipment: PLC control modules, industrial sensor connecting terminals, relay modules, industrial switching power supplies, and automated equipment circuit connection systems. The anti-interference and stable connection performance ensures the continuous and stable operation of industrial equipment.
- Consumer Electronics: Smart home equipment, wearable electronic devices, household appliance control boards, audio and video equipment, and small intelligent terminal circuits. The compact structure and convenient assembly meet the lightweight and miniaturization design requirements of consumer electronics.
- Communication Equipment: Mini communication modules, signal transceiver equipment, network terminal accessories, and communication circuit wiring systems. The empty-middle isolation design effectively avoids signal crosstalk and improves communication accuracy and stability.
- Automotive Electronics: Vehicle-mounted control modules, automotive sensor connectors, in-vehicle intelligent equipment circuits, adapting to vehicle vibration and temperature-changing working environments with high durability and stability.
- Medical Electronic Devices: Portable medical equipment, medical detection instrument circuit boards, precision medical control modules, meeting the high precision and high stability requirements of medical equipment connections.
- DIY Electronic & Experimental Modules: University electronic experimental boards, Arduino expansion modules, circuit DIY accessories, providing standardized and reliable connection solutions for electronic research and development and experimental testing.
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Power Supply & Lighting Equipment: Small switching power supplies, LED intelligent lighting control boards, power distribution module terminals, with excellent insulation and pressure resistance to ensure safe power connection.
FAQ
Q1: What is the core advantage of the middle 1P empty design compared with ordinary 1×3 pin headers?
A1: The middle empty position is professionally designed for circuit isolation and wiring avoidance. It can effectively eliminate signal crosstalk and electrical short-circuit risks between adjacent circuits, optimize PCB wiring space, solve the assembly conflict problem of special structural circuits, and greatly improve the stability and design flexibility of precision circuit systems, which cannot be replaced by full-pin pin headers in customized connection scenarios.
Q2: What are the differences between dual plastic and single plastic pin headers?
A2: The dual plastic structure adopts double-layer insulation reinforcement design, which has higher structural rigidity, stronger compression resistance and deformation resistance. It provides double insulation protection, better anti-electromagnetic interference ability and higher high-temperature aging resistance. Compared with single plastic products, it is not easy to crack and deform during long-term use and welding, with higher assembly stability and longer service life, more suitable for industrial and high-precision equipment scenarios.
Q3: Is this product available with gold plating or tin plating with nickel base thickness over 50 microinches, and is it suitable for long-term service?
A3: Absolutely reliable. Whether the product adopts gold plating or tin plating with nickel base thickness exceeding 50 microinches, the gold plating layer features uniform thickness and strong adhesion.
, with excellent oxidation resistance, corrosion resistance and wear resistance. It can maintain stable low-resistance electrical transmission for a long time in humid, dusty and high-temperature environments, avoid poor contact and signal failure caused by pin oxidation, and support more than 1000 times of plug-in cycles, fully meeting the long-term operation requirements of industrial and civilian electronic equipment.
Q4: Can this pin header be adapted to automatic welding production lines?
A4: Yes. The product adopts standard 2.54mm pitch and precise dimensional calibration, with neat pin arrangement and no deformation. The straight plug structure and clamping buckle positioning design are compatible with automatic plug-in and wave soldering processes. It can perfectly adapt to automatic production line operations, effectively improving production efficiency and reducing manual assembly errors.
Q5: What is the operating temperature range and safety grade of the product?
A5: The product can work stably in the temperature range of -40℃ to +85℃, adapting to most indoor, industrial and vehicle-mounted working environments. The insulator adopts PA6T material with UL94 V-0 flame retardant grade, which has excellent fireproof and anti-scalding performance, meeting international electronic safety standards and ensuring zero safety hazard in normal use.
Q6: Can you provide customized pin header specifications and sizes?
A6: Yes. We support full-range customized services of pin headers, including non-standard pitch, special pin number, customized height, different plating thicknesses, bending angles and structural designs. We can provide one-stop customized solutions according to customers’ PCB design drawings and application requirements.
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