This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Rectangular Connector Housings category on DigiKey.com
Rectangular connector housings are plastic connector shells that do not contain any contacts. These are available in multiple mounting types including board mount, bracket mount, DIN rail, free hanging (in-line), panel mount, screw mount, stacking, surface mount, and through-hole. These are available in many different position and pitch options for male or female contacts.
SelectionCharacteristics
Connector Type: Indicates the style and configuration of the device.
Contact Type: Indicates the style and gender of the contacts.
Number of Positions: Indicates the number of distinct conductors presented at a connector’s mating interface and the number of electrical contact points present within a connector.
Pitch: Indicates the center-to-center spacing between adjacent pins.
Number of Rows: Indicates the number of rows the connector has.
Row Spacing: The nominal center distance between rows of contacts of a connector.
Mounting Type: Indicates how the device is attached.
Contact Termination: Identifies how the contact attaches to the wire, such as crimp or solder.
Fastening Type: The mating retention mechanism employed by the device.
Color: The dominant color of the device.
Features: These are different capabilities or properties of the device such as assembly kit, blind mating, or cover.
Insulation Material: Indication of the type of material used in the fabrication of the insulation.
Operating Temperature: Recommended operating temperature, typically given in a range or as a maximum. Exceeding these temperatures may affect performance or damage the device and other system components.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | PHR-2 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 455-1165-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | JST Sales America Inc. |
| DESCRIPTION | 2 Rectangular Connectors - Housings Receptacle Natural 0.079" (2.00mm) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 4281-2-02-D |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 1175-2604-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | CNC Tech |
| DESCRIPTION | 2 Rectangular Connectors - Housings Receptacle White 0.165" (4.20mm) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 50579403 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | WM2901-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Molex |
| DESCRIPTION | 3 Rectangular Connectors - Housings Receptacle Black 0.100" (2.54mm) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 1-2177063-1 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | A142539-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | TE Connectivity AMP Connectors |
| DESCRIPTION | 3 Rectangular Connectors - Housings Plug Orange 0.906" (23.00mm) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | DF60A-2S-10.16C |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | H125785-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Hirose Electric Co Ltd |
| DESCRIPTION | 2 Rectangular Connectors - Housings Receptacle Black 0.400" (10.16mm) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
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