The **PS-HD10-R** is a high-density, 10-pin female connector commonly used in industrial automation and board-to-cable connections. It is part of the "PS" series, designed for reliable signals and power distribution in compact spaces. --- ### ## Technical Specifications The following table highlights the core electronic and mechanical parameters of the PS-HD10-R: | Parameter | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Number of Contacts** | 10 Pins | | **Row Configuration** | Dual Row (2x5) | | **Pitch (Spacing)** | 2.54 mm (0.1 inch) | | **Current Rating** | 1.0A to 3.0A per contact (depending on wire gauge) | | **Voltage Rating** | 250V AC/DC | | **Insulation Resistance** | 1000 MΩ Minimum | | **Contact Material** | Copper Alloy (usually Gold or Tin plated) | | **Housing Material** | Thermoplastic (UL94V-0 rated) | --- ### ### Key Electronic Components & Features 1. **High-Density Contacts**: The "HD" designation indicates a high-density layout. This allows for 10 distinct signal paths within a very small footprint, making it ideal for modern PCB designs where space is at a premium. 2. **Polarization Keying**: The housing usually features a central bump or notch. This ensures that the male header can only be inserted in the correct orientation, preventing short circuits or reverse polarity damage to the connected circuitry. 3. **Strain Relief Mechanism**: The "-R" suffix often denotes the inclusion of a strain relief clip. This is a plastic component that clamps down on the ribbon cable, ensuring that physical pulling on the wire does not pull the metallic contacts out of the connector body. 4. **IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector) Technology**: Internally, the contacts are designed to pierce the insulation of a flat ribbon cable. This creates a gas-tight electronic connection without the need for stripping individual wires or soldering. --- ### ### Typical Applications * **Internal Data Busses**: Connecting a main motherboard to a peripheral UI board. * **Industrial PLC Wiring**: Used in Programmable Logic Controllers for sensor input arrays. * **Prototyping**: Frequently used with IDC ribbon cables for breadboard-to-external-device interfaces.