CWN-520-20-0021

Headers, Male Pins Overview

The CWN-520-20-0021 is a right-angle header connector manufactured by CW Industries, designed for through-hole mounting. It features 20 positions arranged in a single row with a 0.100 inch (2.54mm) pitch. The connector utilizes male pins with gold-plated contacts and a blue thermoplastic insulator. Rated at 1A, it operates within a temperature range of -55°C to 125°C. The unit includes an integrated shroud and keying features for polarization.

Headers, Male Pins Feature Summary

• Right-angle design facilitates compact board-to-board or board-to-wire connections
• Integrated shroud provides four-wall shielding for contact protection
• Keyed construction ensures correct mating alignment and prevents misinsertion

Headers, Male Pins Applications

• Board-to-board interconnects in industrial control systems
• Wire-to-board connections in consumer electronics assemblies
• Signal routing in telecommunications equipment

Headers, Male Pins Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix code against official CW Industries documentation to confirm pin count, pitch, and orientation. Confirm RoHS compliance status as availability may vary by production batch. Ensure the right-angle configuration matches the mechanical layout requirements before procurement.

Headers, Male Pins Selection Notes

Select this component when a right-angle profile is required to save vertical space. The 2.54mm pitch is standard for general-purpose signal lines. Verify that the 1A current rating meets the circuit load requirements. Check that the shrouded design aligns with the mating connector's housing specifications.

Headers, Male Pins Part Context

This part belongs to the CWN series of rectangular connectors from CW Industries. The series offers various configurations including straight and right-angle headers with different pin counts. The CWN-520 variant specifically denotes the right-angle form factor within this product line.

Headers, Male Pins Replacement Considerations

No public confirmed substitute part numbers are available in the provided documentation. Cross-reference with other manufacturers' right-angle headers only if mechanical dimensions and electrical ratings are strictly matched.