This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Rectangular Connector Contacts category on DigiKey.com
Rectangular Connector Contacts are male, female, or non-gendered terminals that are used in connectors. These terminals are specifically used in connectors that will have a rectangular look to the mating end of the device. The pin or socket will be a blade, board-in, female blade sockets, non-gendered, pin, socket, split pin, or tab in wire gauges ranging from 1/0 AWG to 36 AWG.
SelectionCharacteristics
Type: Indicates the specific style of the contacts.
Pin or Socket: Indicates the contact gender. Can also indicate the shape/construction of the contact.
Contact Termination: Identifies how the contact attaches to the wire, such as crimp or solder.
Wire Gauge: The wire size or size range with which a product is designed for use, typically expressed in terms of American Wire Gauge.
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 # | SZH-002T-P0.5 |
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| DIGIKEY PART # | 455-1130-2-ND - Tape & Reel (TR) |
| MANUFACTURER | JST Sales America Inc. |
| DESCRIPTION | Socket Contact Tin 26-28 AWG Crimp |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 5024380000 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | WM3978TR-ND - Tape & Reel (TR) |
| MANUFACTURER | Molex |
| DESCRIPTION | Non-Gendered Contact Tin 22-26 AWG Crimp Stamped |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 350218-1 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | A97892TR-ND - Tape & Reel (TR) |
| MANUFACTURER | TE Connectivity AMP Connectors |
| DESCRIPTION | Pin Contact Tin 14-20 AWG Crimp |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |