10-88-1201

Headers, Male Pins Overview

The Molex 10-88-1201 is a 20-position header connector featuring a .100 inch pitch and .100 inch row spacing. It utilizes straight, through-hole solder termination with male pin contacts. The component is constructed with bronze contacts plated in tin and housed in black insulating material. It supports a current rating of 3A and is designed for reliable PCB mounting.

Headers, Male Pins Feature Summary

• Straight through-hole mounting configuration for secure PCB integration
• Male pin contact gender with tin-plated bronze construction
• Black insulator housing providing standard visual identification

Headers, Male Pins Applications

• General electronic circuit board interconnections
• Consumer electronics assembly
• Industrial control panel wiring

Headers, Male Pins Procurement Notes

Verify the specific part number against official Molex documentation to confirm compatibility with mating connectors. Ensure that the required current rating and mechanical dimensions align with the target application's design specifications before finalizing procurement decisions.

Headers, Male Pins Selection Notes

Select this component when a 20-position straight header with .100 inch spacing is required. Consider the through-hole soldering method and 3A current capacity as primary constraints. Evaluate the physical space requirements for the .100 inch row spacing to ensure proper board layout.

Headers, Male Pins Part Context

This connector belongs to the Molex family of wire-to-board and board-to-board interconnect solutions. It serves as a standard passive component for establishing electrical pathways between flexible cables or rigid PCBs in various commercial and industrial electronic assemblies.

Headers, Male Pins Replacement Considerations

Cross-reference with other Molex headers sharing identical .100 inch pitch, 20 positions, and straight through-hole termination. Verify that any substitute matches the male pin gender and tin plating specifications to ensure functional interchangeability.