Q1: What are the different types of IKARI PCB Connectors/Headers?

A: IKARI offers an extensive header portfolio in all possible configurations to ensure signal transmission in automotive applications, such as automotive DCU/ECU/BCU, Various automotive switches, Steering Column modules. Roof Module, Front end camera, Onboard charger, etc. IKARI offers a broad low/medium power product portfolio including a Press-fit pin connector, Through-hole pin connector, SMT connectors, that are used in the different PCB assembly processes.

Q2: How do I select different types of IKARI PCB Connectors/Headers?

A: IKARI manufactures a complete portfolio of automotive PCB headers which are designed for a wide range of automotive applications in the different PCB assembly processes. Press-fit pin connectors offer compliant pin elastic designs of the press-fit zone providing stress-free, solderless terminal-to-PCB connectivity suitable for the harshest of automotive environments Through-hole pin connectors and SMT connectors are selected if the components are assembled through the soldering process. Through-hole pin connectors are preferred when the connector will be mechanically stronger than SMD solder points If the connector will be plugged and unplugged repeatedly, then you should use a through-hole pin connector as its lifetime will be longer.

Q3: What is the purpose of press-fit connectors?

A: Press-fit pin connectors allow the manufacture to avoid soldering when assembling PCB electronics. The press-fit connection is formed when the pin is pressed into a fitted, plated-through hole in a PCB, which provides manufacturers to reduce the complexity of the PCB assembly process as well as lower manufacturing cost.

Q4: Where do you place a through-hole connector?

A: A standard way to place a connector is to place a through-hole connector on the opposite side of the trace to which its connecting shaft will be soldered. The connection is provided by a through-hole via.