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Pin Map and Contact Functions
Define the function of each power, return, signal, control or detection contact.
CTP 14 Pin Dual Row Industrial Magnetic Pogo Pin Connector Pair combines fourteen electrical contacts in a compact 2×7 layout with a spring-loaded pogo pin side, flat mating targets, magnet-assisted attachment and flange-style positioning holes for industrial equipment integration. The 14 contacts can be assigned to power, return, detection, identification, interlock, control or project-specific signal functions according to the customer Pin Map. Final contact pitch, working stroke, current, voltage, magnetic retention, vibration performance, mating life and environmental protection must be confirmed using the approved connector drawing and complete customer assembly.
Product specifications should be reviewed together with the customer device, PCB, electrical assignment and mechanical mating conditions.
Define the function of each power, return, signal, control or detection contact.
Provide voltage, continuous current, peak current and required signal conditions.
Provide available length, width, height, PCB area and required mating orientation.
Provide application, expected quantity, environment and customer validation requirements.
Review the product-specific description, technical parameters, contact arrangement, mechanical structure and project conditions below.
Engineering Summary: The CTP 14 Pin Dual Row Industrial Magnetic Pogo Pin Connector Pair combines fourteen electrical contacts in a compact 2×7 arrangement with a spring-loaded pogo pin side, flat mating targets, magnet-assisted attachment and flange-style positioning holes. The contacts can be assigned to project-specific power, return, detection, identification, interlock, control or signal functions. Final contact pitch, working stroke, electrical ratings, magnetic retention, vibration performance, mating life and environmental protection must be confirmed using the approved connector drawing and complete customer assembly.
This 14 pin industrial magnetic pogo pin connector is designed for equipment that requires a removable multi-contact electrical interface within a compact mechanical envelope.
The connector uses fourteen electrical contact positions arranged in a dual-row layout. One connector half contains spring-loaded pogo pin contacts, while the opposing half provides corresponding flat mating targets.
The product also includes flange-style mounting features with positioning holes that can provide defined mechanical references during installation. Magnetic structures assist initial connector capture and attachment, while the housing and mechanical locating features should control final electrical alignment.
This product should be treated as a configurable 14-contact interface rather than a connector with one universal electrical architecture. The Pin Map, electrical load and signal functions must be defined for the actual customer equipment.
| Connector Element | Visible Structure | Engineering Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Count | 14 electrical contact positions | Define the function and electrical state of every contact |
| Contact Arrangement | Dual-row 2×7 layout | Confirm exact pitch, row spacing and positional tolerances by drawing |
| Pogo Pin Side | 14 spring-loaded conductive contacts | Define free height, working stroke and contact force |
| Target Side | 14 corresponding flat mating targets | Confirm target dimensions, finish, flatness and support |
| Housing | Elongated industrial connector housing | Confirm installation envelope and mechanical support |
| Positioning Features | Flange structure with mounting or positioning holes | Confirm hole diameter, center distance and mounting method |
| Magnetic Structure | Magnet-assisted mating interface | Define capture, seated retention and separation requirements |
| Termination | Rear electrical terminals visible on the pogo pin side | Confirm PCB, solder or other termination using the approved drawing |
A 14-contact interface provides substantially more electrical allocation flexibility than a basic charging connector.
The additional contacts can allow engineers to separate power, return, detection, identification, interlock, control and signal functions within one removable connector interface.
Possible contact functions include:
Fourteen contacts do not mean that all fourteen positions should be treated as signal channels. The correct allocation must be defined by the customer circuit.
| Interface Architecture | Possible Contact Allocation | Primary Engineering Review |
|---|---|---|
| Power + Control Interface | Power and return contacts plus multiple detection and control paths | Power sequence, grounding and fault response |
| Parallel Power + Signals | Multiple power and return contacts plus project-specific signals | Current sharing and signal-reference allocation |
| Industrial Docking Interface | Power, return, detection, identification, interlock and control contacts | Partial mating, vibration and removal under load |
| Module Interface | Power paths plus several low-speed monitoring or control signals | Pin Map, reconnection behaviour and fault states |
| Service Interface | Power, reference, programming and diagnostic contacts | Access control and fixture alignment |
These configurations are examples only. The actual 14-contact Pin Map must be developed from the customer schematic and equipment operating states.
Arranging fourteen contacts in two rows reduces the required connector length compared with placing every contact in a single row.
The dual-row structure also makes dimensional control more important. The connector drawing should define:
The worst-case dimensional stack should confirm that each pogo pin remains inside its intended target area under all approved mating conditions.
A 14 pin magnetic pogo pin connector provides fourteen conductive paths, but contact count alone does not establish support for USB, CAN, RS-485, UART, Ethernet or another communication protocol.
The complete signal channel may include:
Host Controller → Host PCB → Protection Components → Magnetic Pogo Pin Connector → Device PCB → Device Controller
Signal capability depends on:
Protocol capability should therefore be verified at complete system level rather than inferred from the number of contacts.
The visible flange and positioning holes are important features for industrial equipment integration.
They can provide mechanical references between the connector and customer enclosure or support structure.
The approved drawing should define:
Pogo pins, mating targets and PCB terminals should primarily provide electrical functions rather than carry the full mechanical load of the mating accessory.
A preferred structural load path is:
Mating Module → Connector Housing / Positioning Features → Equipment Structure
rather than:
Mating Module → Magnets → Pogo Pins → Targets → PCB Terminals
Each pogo pin must remain within its approved compression range at the final seated position.
A simplified working-stroke relationship is:
S = Hfree - Hseated
where:
With fourteen contacts, coplanarity and housing flatness become especially important because small dimensional differences can create unequal compression across the contact array.
The tolerance stack may include:
| Stroke Condition | Possible Result |
|---|---|
| Insufficient Compression | Intermittent contact or unstable electrical resistance |
| Approved Working Stroke | Intended spring force and electrical contact condition |
| Excessive Compression | Spring bottoming, target damage or excessive housing load |
| Unequal Compression | Resistance and current differences across the contact array |
Current capability cannot be determined from the 14-pin contact count alone.
A simplified complete electrical path is:
Rpath = Rhost-PCB + Rtermination + Rpogo + Rinterface + Rtarget + Rdevice-PCB
The voltage drop is:
Vdrop = I × Rpath
The resistive power loss is:
Ploss = I² × Rpath
The project should define:
Current capability should be confirmed through complete-path voltage-drop and temperature-rise testing.
A 14-contact interface gives engineers the option to place several pogo pins in parallel for power or return.
Parallel contacts do not automatically share current equally.
Current distribution can be affected by:
Individual contact current and temperature should be measured under the maximum intended operating load.
A multi-contact magnetic connector can enter several intermediate electrical states before all fourteen contacts reach their intended working stroke.
| Condition | Possible Risk | Required Review |
|---|---|---|
| One Side Contacts First | Unexpected electrical sequence | Approach angle and contact-height tolerance |
| One Row Contacts First | Only part of the Pin Map becomes active | Row height and housing flatness |
| Only Some Contacts Are Seated | Partial power, signal or detection state | Pin sequence and full-seating logic |
| Laterally Offset Mating | Pogo pin contacts an unintended target | Pitch, row spacing and maximum credible offset |
| Magnetically Retained but Not Fully Seated | Unstable electrical connection | Mechanical stop and seating verification |
| Wrong Orientation | Incorrect Pin Map condition | Mechanical keying and magnetic polarity |
| Removal Under Load | Transient voltage, arcing or communication interruption | Power-disable sequence and powered endurance |
Industrial equipment can expose the connector to vibration, shock, repeated handling and cable or module movement.
The validation plan should define:
“Industrial grade” should therefore describe a validated application and test condition rather than act as a universal connector performance rating.
| Mating Function | Recommended Control |
|---|---|
| Initial Capture | Magnetic layout and approach geometry |
| Orientation | Housing shape and magnetic polarity |
| Final Position | Housing datums and locating features |
| Pogo Pin Compression | Mechanical stops and tolerance stack |
| Equipment Installation | Flange and positioning holes |
| Seated Retention | Magnetic structure and customer mechanical support |
| Removal | Defined separation direction and release-force requirement |
Capture force, seated retention and separation force should be specified separately because they describe different connector behaviours.
The connector housing and recessed contact area do not independently establish an IP54 or another ingress-protection rating.
The complete environmental boundary may include:
Any IP, corrosion or salt-spray claim should identify the exact tested connector or assembly, exposure condition and acceptance criteria.
| Parameter | Product Definition |
|---|---|
| Product Type | 14 pin dual row industrial magnetic pogo pin connector pair |
| Contact Count | 14 independent electrical contact positions |
| Contact Arrangement | Dual row 2×7 layout |
| Mating Structure | Spring-loaded pogo pin side with corresponding flat target side |
| Mechanical Integration | Flange-style structure with positioning or mounting holes |
| Pin Map | Project-specific power, return, detection, identification, interlock, control and signal allocation |
| Overall Dimensions | Confirm using the approved product drawing |
| Contact Pitch | Confirm contact pitch and row spacing using the approved drawing |
| Positioning Holes | Confirm hole diameter, center distance and installation datum |
| Working Stroke | Confirm minimum, nominal and maximum pogo pin compression |
| Contact Force | Report at a defined working stroke |
| Voltage | Model- and circuit-specific |
| Continuous Current | Confirm per power contact through voltage-drop and temperature-rise testing |
| Contact Resistance | Report with test current, target, stroke and measurement method |
| Magnetic Performance | Capture, seated retention and separation force are specified separately |
| Vibration Performance | Define test profile and electrical continuity acceptance criteria |
| Mating Life | Defined by working stroke, electrical load, target and acceptance criteria |
| Ingress Protection | Applies only to a defined and tested connector or complete equipment assembly |
| Application | Possible Connector Role | Primary Engineering Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Docking Stations | Power, detection, interlock and signal interface | Alignment, partial mating and repeated cycles |
| Automation Equipment | Removable module power and control connection | Vibration, Pin Map and mechanical support |
| Robotic Modules | Multi-contact removable electrical interface | Dynamic load, retention and electrical continuity |
| Industrial Handheld Equipment | Power, control, service or diagnostic interface | Repeated mating, contamination and vibration |
| Instrumentation | Power, identification, monitoring and control connection | Contact stability and signal allocation |
| Industrial Test Fixtures | Power, programming and diagnostic connection | Repeatability, positioning and cycle life |
| Custom Equipment Modules | Project-specific 14-contact magnetic interface | Pin Map, housing integration and complete validation |
These applications are examples. Final suitability depends on the Pin Map, electrical load, mechanical assembly, vibration conditions and complete equipment validation.
| Requirement | Recommended Evaluation |
|---|---|
| Pin Map | Confirm the electrical function of all 14 contacts |
| Contact Geometry | Verify contact pitch, row spacing and target positions |
| Positioning Holes | Verify hole location, mechanical datum and mounting method |
| Working Stroke | Verify minimum, nominal and maximum compression across all contacts |
| Coplanarity | Evaluate contact and target height variation across the full array |
| Contact Resistance | Measure under defined current, target and stroke conditions |
| Voltage Drop | Measure each complete power path at intended electrical load |
| Temperature Rise | Evaluate contacts, targets, terminations and PCB |
| Parallel Current Sharing | Measure individual contact current where contacts are paralleled |
| Magnetic Capture | Evaluate connector approach and alignment behaviour |
| Retention and Separation | Measure forces in intended use and removal directions |
| Partial Mating | Test one-side-first, one-row-first, tilted and offset conditions |
| Vibration | Monitor electrical continuity under the defined vibration profile |
| Mechanical Shock | Evaluate housing, positioning features and PCB stability |
| Mechanical Endurance | Use defined stroke, target, speed and acceptance criteria |
| Powered Endurance | Evaluate mating and separation under intended electrical load |
| Environmental Exposure | Evaluate required temperature, moisture, dust and contamination conditions |
| Input | Information to Provide |
|---|---|
| Pin Map | Function of all fourteen contacts |
| Electrical Conditions | Voltage, continuous current, peak current and signal types |
| Mechanical Space | Maximum length, width, height and restricted regions |
| Contact Geometry | Required pitch, row spacing and mating-target dimensions |
| Mounting Requirements | Positioning-hole diameter, spacing and fixing method |
| Mating Direction | Approach, final seating and removal direction |
| Working Stroke | Minimum, nominal and maximum pogo pin compression |
| Termination | PCB, FPC, wire or project-specific connection |
| Magnetic Requirements | Capture, seated retention and separation conditions |
| Vibration | Frequency range, acceleration, direction and operating state |
| Environment | Temperature, humidity, dust, chemicals and cleaning exposure |
| Project Files | 2D drawing, 3D model, schematic, PCB layout or equipment assembly |
| Commercial | Prototype quantity, annual forecast and project stage |
It is a magnetic spring-contact connector with fourteen independent electrical contact positions. This product uses a compact dual-row layout and can be configured for project-specific power, return, detection, identification, interlock, control or signal functions.
The product shown uses a dual-row arrangement with approximately seven contact positions per row. Exact pitch, row spacing and positional tolerances should be confirmed using the approved product drawing.
Positioning holes can provide defined mechanical references for mounting the connector to the equipment structure and can reduce reliance on the electrical contacts or PCB terminals for mechanical location.
Yes. Different contacts can be assigned to project-specific power, return, detection, control and signal functions. The final Pin Map and electrical performance must be validated with the customer circuit.
No. Contact count alone does not establish high-speed communication capability. Signal performance depends on the complete physical layer, PCB routing, return paths, connector geometry and channel validation.
Parallel contact allocation can be considered, but current sharing, voltage drop and individual contact temperature must be validated under the intended operating load.
No universal 5 A capability should be assumed. Current depends on the selected Pin Map, contact geometry, working stroke, mating targets, termination, PCB routing and thermal environment.
The high contact count, dual-row architecture, positioning features and magnet-assisted mating can support industrial equipment integration. Final suitability must still be established through project-specific electrical, mechanical, vibration and environmental validation.
No. An ingress-protection rating must apply to a defined and tested connector or complete equipment assembly under stated conditions.
Provide the fourteen-contact Pin Map, voltage, current, signal types, contact geometry, available space, positioning-hole requirements, working stroke, vibration conditions and available project drawings.
Review additional custom magnetic connector components for different pin counts, contact layouts and industrial mating structures.
Submit the 14-contact Pin Map, electrical requirements, mechanical space, mounting conditions and project drawings through the Get Quote & Samples page .
CTP can review the 14-contact dual-row layout, Pin Map, pogo pin working stroke, mating targets, positioning-hole structure, magnetic arrangement and PCB, FPC or wire termination. Final electrical ratings, signal performance, vibration capability, magnetic retention, mating life and environmental protection must be confirmed through approved drawings and project-specific validation.
This product page presents a CTP magnetic connector configuration for engineering reference. Final dimensions, electrical ratings, materials, magnet structure, sealing level and reliability targets are not universal values; they are confirmed against the approved drawing, installation condition and model-specific validation plan.
CTP reviews the application and prepares a drawing or specification for approval before sample production. Test scope, acceptance criteria and report format should identify the model, sample status, method, conditions, result and review date.
Yes. Customization can cover geometry, contact layout, materials, cable construction, magnetic structure, sealing and appearance. Feasibility depends on the application and approved specification.
No. Current, voltage, resistance, temperature rise and ingress-protection claims apply only to the identified model and stated test conditions.
Timing is confirmed after the drawing, materials, tooling, sample quantity, validation scope and production requirements have been reviewed.
Submit your Pin Map, electrical requirements, available space, mating structure and project quantity for connector selection or custom development review.
Use the following engineering guides to compare contact count, contact allocation and connector layout before confirming the final product or customized design.
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