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Explore 080-10-001 PCB connectors for hobby, education, and industry. Learn specs, application notes, and sourcing tips for local project needs from Communica.
Understand pin count, pitch, and current ratings for 080-10-001 series.
How to choose and use 080-10-001 PCB connectors locally.
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080-10-001 PCB connectors are a popular range of miniature board-level connectors, widely used in South African student projects, development kits, and industrial equipment. Often used for signal, low-current power, and modular custom cabling, these connectors balance compactness, affordability, and versatile fit for PCBs. Recognised by their dual numeric code, 080-10-001 connectors typically refer to a header or socket type with a defined number of pins and pitch (distance between pins).
Their main applications include:
Most 080-10-001 connectors are unpolarized, single or double-row, through-hole (THT) or surface-mount (SMT) types. Key specifications to compare when selecting for your build are:
| Parameter | Typical Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pin Pitch | 2.54mm (0.1") | Standard for breadboards and most dev kits |
| Pin Count | 2 to 40 | Single or double row |
| Mounting | Through-hole/SMT | Choose based on assembly process |
| Rated Current | 1A - 3A | Check datasheet for application limits |
| Temperature Range | -40 degreesC to +105 degreesC | Varies by brand & pin plating |
Compatible with jumper wires, IDC ribbon cable sockets, and shrouds, the 2.54mm pitch makes cross-brand selection easy for prototyping or final assemblies.
Most 080-10-001 PCB connectors are direct line or 90-degree (right-angle) mount. Pinout is straightforward: pins are numbered left to right, top to bottom. Through-hole versions suit hand soldering, while SMT options are for pick-and-place assembly. Schematics for a standard header look like this:
_________ _________ _________
Pin1 | | | |
Pin2 | | | |
... | | | |
PinN |_________|________|________|
(2.54mm pitch, X pins)
In a PCB layout, ensure sufficient clearance for any locking shroud, and avoid routing traces directly beneath the connector body for easier solder access.
Communica stocks 080-10-001 PCB connectors from manufacturers such as Amphenol, Molex, and generic house brands. Standard pack sizes suit both prototyping and production.
Choosing the correct PCB connector for your application depends on understanding the following criteria:
If you're running five sensors, each drawing 150mA, through a shared 080-10-001 connector, your total current is:
Total I = 5 x 0.15A = 0.75A
A connector rated for 1A per pin is more than adequate, but leave margin for power surges or future expansion.
Communica supplies semiconductors and electronic components to industries such as automotive, electrical, automation, mining, and education.
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