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 a controlled housing for multi-channel PCB, module and device connections. The product contains no magnets. Its ten-contact Pin Map can be allocated to power, ground, signal, detection, identification or parallel current paths according to the project requirements. Contact layout, pin pitch, working stroke, spring force, housing dimensions and SMT, through-hole, wire or FPC termination can be customized according to the approved connector drawing.
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 developed for multi-channel PCB, module and device integration. Ten physical contacts can be allocated to power, ground, signals, detection, identification or parallel current paths according to the approved Pin Map. Contact layout, pitch, working stroke, spring force, housing, termination and electrical ratings must be confirmed as one complete electromechanical system.
A 10-pin pogo pin connector should be specified as a complete multi-contact interface rather than as ten independent pogo pins installed in a plastic housing. Its performance depends on the relationship between the spring-loaded contacts, housing, PCB, mating targets, mechanical guidance, working compression and device-level tolerance stack.
This product contains no magnets. Alignment and retention must therefore be provided by the connector housing, device enclosure, guide features, fixture, bracket, latch, fasteners or another intentional mechanical structure.
A 10-pin pogo pin connector combines ten spring-loaded electrical contacts within a controlled insulating or mechanical housing. Each contact normally includes a moving plunger, barrel, internal spring and electrical termination.
During mating, the plungers compress against corresponding target pads or fixed contacts. The internal springs generate contact force, while the housing and surrounding device structure control contact position, alignment and final working compression.
| Connector Function | Primary Structure | Engineering Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical connection | Ten spring-loaded contacts | Carry the assigned power, ground, signal, detection or identification functions |
| Contact positioning | Connector housing | Controls the contact layout, pitch and relative position |
| Working compression | Pogo pin stroke and mechanical stop | Keeps each contact inside its approved operating range |
| Final alignment | Locating bosses, guide walls, keys or device fixtures | Limits offset, rotation and excessive side loading |
| Device termination | SMT, DIP, PCB, wire, solder cup or FPC structure | Connects the ten-contact assembly to the device electronics |
| Mechanical retention | Enclosure, latch, bracket, screws or compression structure | Maintains the connected position without magnetic attraction |
The electrical contact pressure is generated by the internal pogo pin springs. The connector does not use magnets to attract, align or retain its mating parts.
| Design Item | 10-Pin Pogo Pin Connector | 10-Pin Magnetic Connector |
|---|---|---|
| Contact pressure | Generated by the internal pogo pin springs | Also generated by the pogo pin springs |
| Initial alignment | Controlled by housing, enclosure or fixture geometry | May be assisted by magnets |
| Retention | Provided by the application structure | May include magnetic attraction |
| Release behavior | Defined by the latch, enclosure or fixture | May use magnetic breakaway behavior |
| Typical use | PCB, internal module, test fixture or controlled dock | Detachable cable, charging dock or external interface |
Magnetic force, magnet grade, magnetic polarity and magnetic docking specifications do not apply to this product.
The following table separates confirmed product information from parameters that must be completed using the approved CTP engineering drawing.
| Specification | Product Definition |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Pogo pin connector assembly |
| Pin Count | 10 spring-loaded contacts |
| Magnetic Structure | None |
| Electrical Functions | Power, ground, signal, detection, sensing, identification or project-specific channels |
| Contact Layout | Confirmed according to the approved product drawing |
| Pin Pitch | Confirmed according to contact size, PCB routing and housing requirements |
| Working Stroke | Confirmed from the selected pogo pin construction and assembly tolerance stack |
| Spring Force | Specified per contact at the defined working stroke |
| Termination | SMT, through-hole, PCB, wire, solder cup, FPC or customized structure |
| Housing | Application-specific connector housing |
| Electrical Rating | Confirmed according to the Pin Map, complete current path and validation conditions |
| Environmental Rating | Determined by the complete connector assembly and device enclosure |
Engineering Note: Ten physical contacts do not mean ten independent high-speed data channels. Contact function, signal capability and electrical rating depend on the approved Pin Map and complete device architecture.
Ten contacts provide additional flexibility for applications that require several power, ground, signal and control functions in one connector assembly.
Possible project architectures include:
These are architecture examples only. They do not represent the fixed wiring definition of this product.
The Pin Map should be approved before the housing, PCB footprint, mating targets and connector orientation are frozen.
For every contact, define:
| Contact | Project Function | Required Engineering Review |
|---|---|---|
| Pin 1 | Defined by customer schematic | Voltage, current and electrical state during mating |
| Pin 2 | Defined by customer schematic | Ground or return-path requirement |
| Pin 3 | Power, ground, signal or detection | Spacing, routing and sequencing |
| Pin 4 | Power, signal, sensing or identification | Electrical load and channel isolation |
| Pin 5 | Signal or project-specific function | Reference path and crosstalk |
| Pin 6 | Signal or project-specific function | Reference path and channel grouping |
| Pin 7 | Detection, identification or communication | Contact sequence and device logic |
| Pin 8 | Power, signal or diagnostic function | PCB routing and electrical spacing |
| Pin 9 | Ground, shield or project-specific function | Return-current and EMC strategy |
| Pin 10 | Reserved or project-specific function | Future use, grounding or identification review |
The final Pin Map must follow the customer schematic and approved connector drawing.
A ten-contact connector provides more freedom than a two- or four-contact interface, but the contacts should not be positioned only for visual symmetry.
Review:
Where possible, place signal contacts close to their intended reference returns and avoid routing sensitive signals through unnecessarily long return paths.
A ten-contact connector requires an unambiguous Pin 1 definition.
The drawing should identify:
Mirrored numbering between the mating side and PCB side is a common source of wiring and inspection errors. The same orientation convention should be used in the schematic, PCB footprint, connector drawing, test fixture and production documents.
Ten contacts may use a single-row, double-row, circular, staggered or project-specific pattern.
| Layout Option | Possible Benefit | Primary Engineering Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Single row | Simple numbering and PCB routing | Longer connector length and housing deflection |
| Double row | Reduced overall connector length | Row alignment, routing density and contact identification |
| Staggered layout | Supports selected spacing or sequencing requirements | More complex target-pad and inspection design |
| Circular layout | Suitable for round or central interfaces | Orientation and Pin Map control |
| Custom asymmetric layout | May provide mechanical keying | Dedicated housing, tooling and inspection requirements |
Pin pitch should be defined as the center-to-center spacing between adjacent contacts. Smaller pitch may reduce connector size but can also reduce PCB-routing, molding, insulation and inspection margins.
The working stroke is the compression applied to each pogo pin after the connector reaches its final seated position.
The complete dimensional stack may include:
| Assembly Condition | Possible Risk | Required Verification |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum compression | One or more contacts may have insufficient force | Minimum force and channel-level electrical stability |
| Nominal compression | Primary operating condition | Force, resistance and complete connector function |
| Maximum compression | High force, PCB deflection or mechanical over-travel | Maximum force and remaining travel margin |
| Uneven compression | Different contacts may have different force and resistance | Housing flatness, pin height and target coplanarity |
The complete connector reaction is the combined force generated by all ten compressed pogo pins.
Total force is affected by:
The PCB, housing, mechanical stop and fixture should be designed for the total connector force rather than the force of one pogo pin.
Unequal compression across a ten-contact array may also cause one side of the connector to seat before the other. Housing guidance and target flatness should therefore be evaluated at minimum, nominal and maximum assembly conditions.
| Termination Option | Possible Application | Primary Engineering Review |
|---|---|---|
| SMT | Low-profile PCB-mounted assemblies | Footprint, paste, reflow, coplanarity and mechanical support |
| Through-hole / DIP | PCB structures using extended solder tails | Finished holes, soldering process and installed height |
| Wire or solder cup | Harnesses and separated modules | Wire gauge, Pin Map, soldering and strain relief |
| FPC | Thin devices or connectors separated from the main PCB | FPC reinforcement, bend radius and termination reliability |
| Integrated module | Connector supplied with PCB, cable or housing | Complete dimensional, electrical and production validation |
The termination type should be confirmed from the actual product drawing. Do not describe this product as SMT, DIP or double-row until the physical structure has been verified.
Every spring-loaded contact requires a corresponding conductive target pad or fixed mating contact.
The mating side should define:
The connector and target layout should be developed together. Ten target pads should not be added only after the connector housing and PCB footprint have already been frozen.
Current capability should be evaluated from the complete power path rather than from the number of contacts.
The complete path may include:
Define:
A statement such as “3A/12V” is incomplete unless it identifies whether the value applies to one contact or the complete connector and states the test conditions.
Multiple contacts may be connected in parallel for power or return, but current should not be assumed to divide equally.
Current sharing may be affected by:
Where parallel contacts carry meaningful current, evaluate individual channel voltage drop and temperature where practical.
Ten contacts provide more possible signal channels, but Pin count alone does not establish support for USB, Ethernet, CAN, RS-485 or another protocol.
Signal design should consider:
Where two contacts form a differential pair, evaluate:
Protocol compatibility should only be published after the complete connector, PCB and cable or FPC channel has been validated.
Some devices require ground, detection or identification contacts to connect before the main power or signal channels.
Sequencing may be created through:
Any sequencing structure must be evaluated across dimensional tolerances and mechanical wear. Visual differences in pin height should not be used as evidence of sequencing unless confirmed by the drawing.
Pogo pins are primarily designed for controlled axial compression. The ten contacts should not be used as the only features responsible for alignment or retention.
Possible guidance structures include:
The preferred sequence is:
Housing guidance → connector seating → controlled pogo pin compression → mechanical stop
rather than allowing the pogo pins to absorb alignment, side load and stopping force.
A standard 10-pin pogo pin connector should not automatically be described as waterproof or IP54.
Environmental protection depends on:
Any IP rating must identify the complete tested assembly, connector state and test condition.
Salt-spray or corrosion performance must also identify the contact materials, plating stack, exposure method, sample condition and acceptance criteria.
A custom 10-pin pogo pin connector may be evaluated for:
Application suitability should be confirmed from the Pin Map, current, voltage, signal requirements, alignment, working stroke and operating environment.
| Requirement | Recommended Evaluation |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Housing, pitch, contact position, installed height and termination inspection |
| Pin Map | Continuity, polarity, short-circuit and channel-allocation verification |
| Contact numbering | PCB-side, mating-side and test-fixture orientation review |
| Working stroke | Minimum, nominal and maximum assembly conditions |
| Spring force | Individual-contact and total connector-force measurement |
| Contact height | Ten-contact free-height consistency and coplanarity |
| Contact resistance | Channel-level measurement at the approved working stroke |
| Power operation | Voltage-drop, current-sharing and temperature-rise testing |
| Signal operation | Application-specific complete-channel testing |
| Alignment | Offset, angular, rotated and uneven-seating evaluation |
| Mechanical operation | Project-defined compression or mating-cycle test |
| 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 housing, enclosure, guide features or application fixture.
No. Ten Pin refers to ten physical contacts. The contacts may be assigned to power, ground, signals, sensing, detection, identification or parallel current paths.
Yes. The function of each contact can be allocated according to the customer schematic, subject to current, voltage, spacing and signal requirements.
Both layouts can be evaluated. The correct arrangement depends on the available dimensions, pin pitch, PCB routing, target layout and alignment requirements.
Yes. Different contacts may be assigned to power, ground and selected signal functions. The complete Pin Map and electrical channel must be validated.
Parallel contacts can be considered, but current sharing may be unequal because of differences in force, resistance, pad alignment and PCB routing.
Pin count alone does not establish high-speed capability. Performance depends on the contact layout, ground allocation, PCB routing, cable or FPC and required protocol.
Environmental protection depends on the complete connector assembly, PCB or cable entry, seals and device enclosure. A universal IP rating should not be assigned without a defined tested structure.
SMT, through-hole, PCB, wire, solder-cup, FPC and integrated-module structures can be evaluated according to the application.
Provide the ten-contact Pin Map, PCB and enclosure drawings, available dimensions, pitch, voltage, current, signal requirements, working height, spring force and expected quantity.
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CTP can review the ten-contact Pin Map, contact layout, pitch, working stroke, spring force, PCB or wire termination, housing, mechanical guidance and mating-target design before prototype development. Final dimensions and electrical ratings should be confirmed in the approved project drawing and validation plan.
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.
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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