The **M2PHS2H-16C-R/N** is a specific part number typically associated with high-density interconnect solutions, specifically **Pin Headers** or **Pin Strips** used in PCB (Printed Circuit Board) manufacturing. Below is a breakdown of its technical characteristics and electronic components. --- ### 1. Component Identification This part belongs to the category of **Board-to-Board or Wire-to-Board Connectors**. It is a male pin header designed for vertical or horizontal mounting. | Feature | Specification Details | | :--- | :--- | | **Product Type** | Male Pin Header (Double Row) | | **Pin Count** | 16-Pin (2 rows of 8 pins) | | **Pitch** | Typically 2.0mm or 2.54mm (Standard) | | **Mounting Type** | Through-Hole (THT) or Surface Mount (SMT) | | **Termination** | Solder | --- ### 2. Part Number Breakdown (Nomenclature) While exact prefixes vary by manufacturer (such as Molex, Samtec, or generic Asian manufacturers), the code generally breaks down as follows: * **M2P:** Series designation (often indicating a 2.0mm pitch). * **HS:** Header Straight (or High Specification). * **2H:** Double Row (2-high/2-wide configuration). * **16C:** 16 Circuits (Total number of pins). * **R/N:** Material or Plating code (R = RoHS Compliant; N = Nickel/Nylon material). --- ### 3. Materials and Electrical Characteristics The performance of the connector is determined by its metallurgy and housing material: * **Contact Material:** Usually **Brass** or **Phosphor Bronze** for conductivity. * **Plating:** Often Gold-plated (to prevent oxidation) or Tin-plated (for cost-effectiveness). * **Insulator:** High-temperature plastic (e.g., PBT, Nylon 6T, or LCP) capable of withstanding wave soldering or reflow temperatures. * **Current Rating:** Typically 1A to 3A per pin depending on the pitch. * **Voltage Rating:** Approximately 250V AC/DC. --- ### 4. Common Applications These headers are ubiquitous in the electronics industry for: 1. **Microcontrollers:** Connecting Arduino/Raspberry Pi shields. 2. **Internal Wiring:** Connecting a main PCB to a secondary UI panel. 3. **Jumpers:** Using shorting caps on two pins to configure hardware settings. 4. **Data Transmission:** Low-speed data buses and power distribution within a chassis. --- ### 5. Mechanical Dimensions | Parameter | Description | | :--- | :--- | | **Row Spacing** | Distance between the two rows of pins. | | **Pin Length** | Divided into Mating side (top) and Solder side (bottom). | | **Profile** | The height of the plastic insulator holding the pins. |