Pitch is the distance between individual pins. Hardware designers must weigh many factors in choosing the correct connector pitch:
Space constraints – The smaller the pitch, the smaller the connector. Typically using a smaller pitch allows for a lower connector profile, which reduces the PCB stack profile. However, J&B offers many thin connector options at all pitches.
Current Carrying (Current) Capacity – The smaller the header pin 1 size, the lower the current carrying capacity.
Other Physical Limitations – Does the series offer connector types to realize your desired design? For example, there are nearly 800+ 2.54mm connector types and 60+ 1.00mm types, so depending on the design, you’re more likely to find a physical solution within a larger digital paradigm. That said, the smaller range caters to the most basic designs, such as PCB mating in co-planar, right-angle and parallel orientations.
1.J&B board-to-board connectors offer the following pitches:
Pitch: 1.00mm
Pitch: 1.27mm
Pitch: 2.00mm
Pitch: 2.54mm
Pitch: 3.96mm
Pitch: 5.08mm
Selecting board-to-board connectors is specialized for experienced hardware designers and can be daunting for the layman. We offer design support and will help you through the options available. If you need help with your board-to-board connector design, please contact J&B. J&B also offers non-standard Huai spacing if needed, and you can view examples on our Custom Connectors page.
