Individual Pogo Pin
A single spring-loaded contact supplied for integration into the customer’s PCB, housing or connector structure.
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This custom 10-pin pogo pin connector assembly combines ten spring-loaded contacts within an insulating housing for compact PCB, device and module connections. This product contains no magnets; final alignment and retention are controlled by the connector housing, device structure or application fixture. Pin pitch, single-row or double-row layout, Pin Map, working stroke, spring force, housing dimensions and PCB, wire or FPC termination can be developed according to the project requirements.
Determine whether the project needs a single spring-loaded contact, a multi-contact connector assembly, a specific mounting method or a customer-defined mechanical interface.
A single spring-loaded contact supplied for integration into the customer’s PCB, housing or connector structure.
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Submit Project Requirements →Engineering Summary: This 10-pin pogo pin connector is a non-magnetic spring-loaded connector assembly designed for PCB, module and device integration. It combines ten individual pogo contacts with an insulating housing and application-specific mounting structure. Pin pitch, row configuration, Pin Map, working stroke, spring force, housing dimensions and termination must be confirmed according to the complete electrical and mechanical design.
A 10-pin pogo pin connector should be specified as a complete multi-contact assembly rather than as ten independent pogo pins placed into a housing. The final connector performance depends on the relationship between the contacts, housing, mating targets, PCB, mounting structure, working stroke and device-level alignment.
This product does not contain magnets. Connector alignment and retention must therefore be provided by the housing, enclosure, guide features, fixture, fasteners or another intentional mechanical structure.
A 10-pin pogo pin connector combines ten spring-loaded electrical contacts inside a controlled connector housing. Each pogo pin contains a moving plunger, barrel and internal spring. When the mating part approaches, the plungers compress against corresponding target pads and establish the required electrical paths.
The complete assembly normally performs several functions:
| Connector Function | Primary Structure | Engineering Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical contact | Ten spring-loaded pogo pins | Carry the assigned power, ground, signal, sensing or identification channels |
| Contact positioning | Insulating connector housing | Controls pin pitch, row layout and contact alignment |
| Working compression | Pogo pin stroke and device mechanical stop | Maintains each contact inside its approved working range |
| Final alignment | Housing guides, locating features or device structure | Prevents excessive offset and side loading |
| Device connection | PCB, through-hole, SMT, wire or FPC termination | Connects the pogo pin assembly to the product electronics |
| Mechanical retention | Housing, clips, screws, brackets or enclosure | Maintains the connector position without magnetic attraction |
This connector relies on spring-loaded mechanical contact rather than magnetic attraction.
| Design Item | Standard 10-Pin Pogo Pin Connector | Magnetic Pogo Pin Connector |
|---|---|---|
| Contact pressure | Generated by the internal pogo pin springs | Generated by the internal pogo pin springs |
| Initial alignment | Controlled by housing, fixture or device geometry | Assisted by magnets and controlled by housing geometry |
| Retention | Provided by enclosure, guide, latch, bracket or compression structure | May be assisted by magnetic attraction |
| Separation behavior | Defined by the surrounding mechanical structure | May provide a magnetically controlled breakaway interface |
| Typical integration | Internal PCB, module, dock, test fixture or device connection | Detachable cable, charging dock or external interface |
The product should therefore not include magnetic-force specifications, magnet grades, magnetic-polarity descriptions or blind-mating claims.
The following table defines the confirmed product type. Detailed electrical and dimensional values should be completed from the approved CTP drawing.
| Specification | Current Product Definition |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Pogo pin connector assembly |
| Pin Count | 10 spring-loaded contacts |
| Magnetic Structure | None |
| Contact Arrangement | Confirmed according to the approved Pin Map |
| Row Configuration | Single-row, double-row or project-specific layout |
| Pin Pitch | Confirmed according to the selected housing and PCB structure |
| Primary Functions | Power, ground, signal, sensing, identification or project-specific channels |
| Working Stroke | Confirmed from the pogo pin construction and assembly tolerance stack |
| Spring Force | Specified per pin at the defined working stroke |
| Termination | PCB, SMT, through-hole, wire, solder cup, FPC or customized structure |
| Housing | Application-specific insulating connector housing |
| Electrical Rating | Confirmed from the complete Pin Map, current path and temperature-rise validation |
| Environmental Protection | Determined by the complete connector and device enclosure |
Engineering Note: Ten physical contacts do not automatically mean ten independent data channels. The approved Pin Map may allocate contacts to power, ground, parallel current paths, sensing, identification or communication functions.
The function of every contact should be defined before the housing, PCB footprint and mating target are released.
A project Pin Map may include:
The number and location of ground contacts should be selected according to the electrical functions rather than placed only for visual symmetry.
| Contact Position | Project Function | Required Review |
|---|---|---|
| Pin 1 | Defined by customer schematic | Voltage, current, sequencing and mating condition |
| Pin 2 | Defined by customer schematic | Ground or signal-return requirement |
| Pin 3–8 | Power, signal, sensing or identification | Spacing, routing, crosstalk and current allocation |
| Pin 9–10 | Project-specific channels | Detection, sequencing or redundant contact requirement |
This table is a planning framework rather than a fixed Pin Map. The final allocation must match the customer schematic and approved connector drawing.
Ten contacts can be arranged in several ways. The correct configuration depends on the available length, width, PCB area and mating geometry.
| Layout | Possible Benefit | Primary Engineering Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Single row | Simplified routing and linear mating target | Longer connector length |
| Double row | Reduced overall length and compact footprint | Alignment, PCB routing and row-to-row spacing |
| Staggered layout | Supports selected spacing or routing requirements | More complex target and housing design |
| Custom pattern | Fits a device-specific mechanical envelope | Dedicated tooling, inspection and mating control |
The page should not claim a specific pitch or row configuration until the actual product drawing confirms it.
Pin pitch is the center-to-center distance between adjacent contacts. It affects the connector width, PCB routing, housing wall thickness, mating-pad layout and electrical spacing.
Pitch selection should consider:
A smaller pitch can reduce connector size but may also reduce mechanical and electrical design margin.
The working stroke is the amount each pogo pin is compressed after the mating assembly reaches its final position.
The tolerance stack may include:
| Assembly Condition | Possible Risk | Required Verification |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum compression | One or more contacts may lose sufficient normal force | Minimum force and channel-level electrical stability |
| Nominal compression | Primary operating condition | Force, resistance and complete connector function |
| Maximum compression | High housing load, PCB deflection or over-travel | Maximum force and mechanical margin |
| Uneven compression | Different channels may have different force and resistance | Housing flatness, pin height and target alignment |
The total spring reaction is the sum of the forces generated by all compressed contacts. Ten contacts can create a meaningful total load even when the force of each individual pogo pin is moderate.
The total load should be considered when designing:
Pogo pins are designed primarily for controlled axial compression. The housing and mating structure should limit excessive lateral or angular loading.
Possible guidance features include:
The spring-loaded contacts should not be used as the only features responsible for aligning the two assemblies.
| Termination Option | Suitable Application | Primary Engineering Review |
|---|---|---|
| Surface mount | Automated PCB assembly and low-profile structures | Footprint, paste, reflow and mechanical support |
| Through-hole / DIP | PCB structures requiring extended solder tails | Finished holes, soldering, installed height and load path |
| Solder cup or wire | Harnesses, modules and flexible internal routing | Wire size, soldering, strain relief and Pin Map |
| FPC | Thin devices or connectors separated from the main PCB | FPC reinforcement, bend radius and termination reliability |
| Integrated module | Housing, PCB, cable and connector supplied as one unit | Complete dimensional, electrical and production validation |
Electrical ratings should be established from the complete current path rather than from the number of contacts alone.
The complete path may include:
Define:
Several contacts may be connected in parallel to increase current-path capacity or provide redundancy. Current should not be assumed to divide equally.
Current sharing can be affected by:
Where parallel contacts carry meaningful current, evaluate the voltage drop and temperature of each path where practical.
A 10-pin connector can support multiple electrical functions, but Pin count alone does not establish a specific data capability.
Signal-channel design should consider:
High-speed data claims should only be published after the complete connector, PCB and cable channel has been validated for the required protocol.
A standalone pogo pin connector housing should not automatically be described as waterproof.
Ingress and environmental performance depend on:
Any IP rating should identify the complete tested assembly and test state.
| Requirement | Recommended Evaluation |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Pin pitch, housing, installed height and termination inspection |
| Pin Map | Continuity, short-circuit and channel-allocation verification |
| Working stroke | Minimum, nominal and maximum assembly conditions |
| Spring force | Individual-contact and total connector-force measurement |
| Contact resistance | Channel-level measurement at the approved working stroke |
| Power operation | Voltage-drop, current-sharing and temperature-rise testing |
| Mechanical operation | Project-defined compression or mating-cycle test |
| Alignment | Offset, angular and side-load evaluation |
| Assembly | Production-intent PCB, wire or FPC process trial |
| Environment | Application-specific temperature, humidity, vibration or contamination testing |
No. This is a standard non-magnetic pogo pin connector assembly. Alignment and retention are provided by the connector housing, device structure or application fixture.
No. Ten Pin refers to ten physical contacts. The contacts may be assigned to power, ground, signal, sensing, identification or parallel current paths according to the approved Pin Map.
Both layouts can be evaluated. The correct configuration depends on connector dimensions, pitch, PCB routing and mating alignment.
Yes. Pin pitch can be reviewed according to the contact dimensions, PCB capability, housing structure, electrical spacing and application size.
Yes, selected contacts can be assigned to different functions. Final current, voltage, signal type, grounding and sequencing must be defined in the Pin Map and validated in the complete system.
Parallel contacts can be considered, but current sharing should be evaluated because contact force, resistance, pad alignment and PCB routing may differ between channels.
High-speed capability depends on the complete connector, PCB, cable or FPC channel. Pin count alone does not establish support for USB or another high-speed protocol.
Waterproof performance depends on the complete connector, PCB or cable entry, seals and device enclosure. A universal IP rating should not be assigned without a defined tested assembly.
The connector can be reviewed for SMT, through-hole, PCB, wire, solder-cup, FPC or integrated-module structures according to the application.
Provide the Pin Map, PCB or enclosure drawings, available dimensions, pitch, voltage, current, signals, working height, force and expected quantity.
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CTP can review the 10-contact Pin Map, pin pitch, row configuration, working stroke, spring force, PCB or wire termination, housing and mating structure before prototype development. Final dimensions and electrical ratings should be confirmed in the approved project drawing and validation plan.
The development route depends on whether an existing pogo pin can be used, modified or assembled into a customized multi-contact connector.
Confirm product type, dimensions, stroke, force, current, mounting and project quantity.
Match the contact geometry, tail structure, housing, Pin layout and installation method.
Confirm dimensional tolerances, material requirements and sample configuration.
Review electrical, mechanical, assembly and application-specific validation conditions.
Submit the product type, dimensions, mounting method, working stroke, spring-force condition, electrical requirements, Pin Map, PCB layout and available drawings for project review.
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