Multicomp Pro 40-Pin PCB Socket 2.54mm Pitch

The Multicomp Pro 40-Pin PCB Socket is a high-quality, board-mounted connector strip designed to simplify and enhance your electronic prototyping and module assembly. With its industry-standard 2.54mm pitch, it accepts standard 0.1-inch headers, making it an essential component for creating modular and expandable electronic systems. This socket facilitates robust and reliable connections for modules and daughterboards, ensuring secure signal and power transfer.

Constructed from durable materials, this 40-pin socket is engineered for consistent performance and long-term reliability in various applications. It is designed for direct soldering onto printed circuit boards, providing a sturdy, low-profile connection point that maximises board space. Its precise pin alignment and reliable contact design help prevent connection errors and ensure stable operation of connected components.

Applications

This socket is particularly well-suited for:

• Mounting and connecting microcontroller development boards, such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi HATs.
• Creating expansion slots for custom daughterboards in embedded systems projects.
• Establishing permanent, solder-in-place header connections for test fixtures and prototyping jigs.
• Building modular instruments or devices where easy board swapping and upgrades are required.

Its versatile design makes it a fundamental building block in electronics workshops, educational settings, and professional development environments.