This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Photovoltaic (Solar Panel) Connector Contacts category on DigiKey.com
Photovoltaic (Solar Panel) connectors and contacts are male pin or female socket terminals designed to interconnect panels and conduct power to collection and storage circuitry. The contacts are selected by wire gauge (current capacity), manufacturer’s product series, contact desired finish such as gold, silver or tin, and finish thickness. Housings and accessories are sold separately.
SelectionCharacteristics
Pin or Socket: Indicates whether the contact is a socket (female) or pin (male).
Wire Gauge: The size of wire or range of wire size the item is designed to accept.
Contact Finish: Indicates the finish/plating material applied to the contacts.
Contact Finish Thickness: Indicates the thickness of the finish/plating material applied to the contacts.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | UTXFF4R |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 956-1061-2-ND - Tape & Reel (TR) |
| MANUFACTURER | Amphenol Industrial Operations |
| DESCRIPTION | Socket Contact Solar 10-12 AWG Tin |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 1704928 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 1704928-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Phoenix Contact |
| DESCRIPTION | Pin Contact Solar 6mm² Silver |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 130196-0314 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 2266-130196-0314-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Molex |
| DESCRIPTION | Contact Solar |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |