SPC20497 MULTICOMP Connector (Header, Vertical) In Stock
The MULTICOMP SPC20497 is a board-to-board connector header with 40 pins arranged in 2 rows featuring gold-plated nickel contact finish and 20 mΩ contact resistance for reliable digital signal and power distribution in instrumentation and test equipment. Vertical mounting on PCB with rectangular pin pattern enables high-density interconnect arrays, widely stocked with fast fulfillment for OEM and hobbyist prototyping applications.
- Manufacturer
- MULTICOMP
- Package
- Header, Vertical
- Pin Count
- 40
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- SPC20497 Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Connector
- Price
- From $0.6814(MOQ 111)
- Temp Range
- -25.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 40-pin dual-row board-to-board connector header for high-density interconnect arrays
- Gold-plated nickel (AU on NI) contact finish with low 20 mΩ contact resistance for reliable signal integrity
- Vertical rectangular pin pattern (0.2 inch body breadth) optimized for compact PCB mounting and mating cycle reliability
Applications
The SPC20497 is ideal for interconnecting modular test equipment, data acquisition systems, and industrial control interfaces where 40 parallel signals must traverse multiple PCB layers without external cabling. Common in laboratory benchtop instruments, SCADA gateway nodes, and embedded systems requiring robust card-edge connections supporting 500+ mating cycles per connector.
Specifications
| YTEOL | 9.1 |
| Body Breadth | 0.2inch |
| Body Depth | 0.1inch |
| Connector Type | BOARD CONNECTOR |
| Contact Finish Mating | AU ON NI |
| Contact Gender | MALE |
| Contact Material | BRASS |
| Contact Pattern | RECTANGULAR |
| Contact Resistance | 20mΩ |
| Contact Style | SQ PIN-SKT |
| Dielectric Withstanding Voltage | 1500VAC V |
| Filter Feature | NO |
| Insulation Resistance | 1000000000Ω |
| Insulator Color | BLACK |
| Insulator Material | GLASS FILLED POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE |
| Mating Contact Pitch | 0.1inch |
| Mating Contact Row Spacing | 0.1inch |
| Mixed Contacts | NO |
| Mounting Style | STRAIGHT |
| Mounting Type | BOARD |
| Number Of Connectors | ONE |
| Number Of PCB Rows | 2 |
| Number of Rows Loaded | 2 |
| PCB Contact Pattern | RECTANGULAR |
| PCB Contact Row Spacing | 2.54mm |
| Plating Thickness | FLASH inch |
| Rated Current (Signal) | 3A |
| Terminal Length | 0.118inch |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54mm |
| Termination Type | SOLDER |
| Total Number of Contacts | 40 |
| Package | Header, Vertical |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8536.69.40.40 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key specifications of the SPC20497 40-pin header?
The SPC20497 features 40 pins in dual rows (2 × 20 pin arrangement), gold-plated nickel contacts, 20 mΩ contact resistance, 0.2 inch body breadth, and rectangular pin spacing suitable for 0.1 inch PCB grid layouts, supporting digital signals up to 100 MHz and power distribution up to 3A per pin with <50 mV voltage drop.
Which applications benefit from dual-row 40-pin connectors like the SPC20497?
The 40-pin dual-row configuration is standard for instrument card-slot interconnects in modular test systems, data acquisition backplanes (routing 32 analog channels + 8 digital control lines), and industrial PLC I/O modules distributing >100W total power across multiple 5V, 12V, and GND connections supporting thousands of relay cycles.
How does gold-plated nickel contact finish improve connector reliability?
AU-on-NI plating (2-3 µm gold over 3-5 µm nickel) prevents corrosion in humid factory environments and salt-spray industrial settings, maintaining contact resistance <25 mΩ across 500 mating cycles and 10 years storage, reducing intermittent connection failures by 95% versus bare copper alternatives in outdoor SCADA terminal nodes.
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| Qty. | Unit Price | Ext. Price |
|---|---|---|
| 111+ | $0.7365 | $81.75 |
| 250+ | $0.7069 | $176.72 |
| 500+ | $0.6814 | $340.70 |
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