Bending Type Pogo Pin

How to Choose the Right Bending Type Pogo Pin

A bending-type pogo pin uses a shaped lead to route contact around obstacles or into tight spaces. The right pin depends on your layout, current, and plating. Use the steps below to spec it before sampling.

1. Map the bend to your board obstacles. Bending-type pins route the contact around components and tight corners. Send your layout and we’ll shape the lead to clear obstructions. The right bend saves redesign later.
2. Match the pin length to your route. These pins run 2.4 mm to 13 mm long. Pick a length that follows your routing path to the mating point. Share the path and we’ll size the pin.
3. Set the current rating for your load. Bending-type pins carry 1A to 5A. Match the rating to your peak current with margin. We widen the diameter and plating for higher loads.
4. Choose plating for wear and corrosion. Gold is standard for low resistance. Palladium-Nickel adds hardness and corrosion resistance for high-cycle or harsh use. Tell us the environment for the right finish.
5. Set spring force for stable contact. Spring force runs 62.5 gf to 200 gf. Higher force holds contact under vibration in shaped leads. We balance force so the bend keeps its form.
6. Confirm the working height in your assembly. Working height spans 2.1 mm to 17.2 mm. Spec the height for firm contact within your gap. We’ll model travel against the routed path.
7. Not sure which pin fits? Talk to our engineers. Send us your board layout, current, and routing path. We’ll match a catalog pin or design a custom bending-type pogo pin. Free samples ship within two weeks.

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