Solder cup spring-loaded pins designed to allow easy assembly into connector housings

In stock at Digi-Key, Mill-Max have an new addition to its spring-loaded pin selection with the introduction of the 0973-0-15-20-77-14-11-0. These have a solder cup designed to accept up to 20 AWG wire, with a maximum stroke of 2.03mm and can be used at a minimum spacing of 2.54mm. The shoulder and barb features are located and designed to allow easy and reliable assembly into connector housings. The terminating wires may be passed through a connector housing and soldered to the cup of the 0973. Once the soldering is complete the wires can now draw the 0973 spring pins into the housing and the spring pins can be secured with the press-fit. With the pins securely pressed into the housing the shoulder acts as a stop, retaining the pins in the event the cable or wires are strained. The shoulder will also prevent push-out of the spring pin if the plunger end is over compressed. These design features make them ideal for cable and bulkhead style connector assemblies. The spring pin has a working travel of 1.02mm and a maximum mechanical travel of 2.03mm. There is a hard stop incorporated to prevent over compression and minimise the risk of damage to the spring. The high retention force press-fit of the solder cup to the body of the spring pin ensures the reliability of the component during soldering and assembly operations. Gold-plated brass components and beryllium copper springs ensure the highest conductivity, corrosion resistance and durability. The spring-loaded plunger is suitable for mating with gold-plated PCB pads or Mill-Max target pins and connectors.