Female Pin Header – 2.54mm Pitch 40 pin
🔌 Female Pin Header – 2.54mm Pitch
Female pin headers are essential connectors used to receive male pins on modules, jumper wires, or microcontroller boards like Arduino. They are widely used for creating detachable electrical connections in DIY electronics and prototyping projects.
⚙️ Specifications:
Type: Female Header
Pitch (Pin Spacing): 2.54mm (0.1 inch) standard
Rows: Single row
Pin Count Options: 4, 6, 8, 10, 20, 40 pins (can be cut to any size)
Mounting Type: Through-hole
Material: Plastic housing with copper alloy contacts
Current Rating: ~1A per contact
Color: Black (standard)
⭐ Features:
Compatible with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, sensors, and modules
Easily soldered onto PCBs or perfboards
Ideal for custom shields and modular connections
Can be trimmed to any desired length with a cutter
Durable and reusable for prototyping
📦 Applications:
Arduino and other development boards
Interfacing sensors and modules
Making female sockets for jumper wires
Breadboard to PCB interfacing
General electronics and robotics projects