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8 Pin Dual Row Through Hole Pogo Pin Connector

Custom 8-pin through-hole pogo pin connector with a compact 4 × 2 dual-row spring-contact arrangement and straight PCB tails. The integrated housing maintains eight contact positions as one connector assembly, while each spring-loaded contact provides electrical connection and controlled Z-axis compliance. Contact pitch, PCB footprint, working stroke, pin assignment and electrical ratings are defined by the approved project drawing.

Confirm the Contact Interface
Contact Geometry Plunger, barrel, tail, housing and overall dimensions
Mounting & Termination DIP, SMT, right angle, double ended or custom structure
Mechanical Travel Working stroke, maximum travel and spring-force condition
Contact Arrangement Pin count, pitch, rows, Pin Map and mating alignment

Select an Individual Contact or a Complete Connector Assembly

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.

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Individual Pogo Pin

A single spring-loaded contact supplied for integration into the customer’s PCB, housing or connector structure.

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Pogo Pin Connector

A complete multi-contact assembly combining pogo pins, insulating housing, contact pitch and mounting structure.

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Mounting and Tail Structure

Choose through-hole, surface mount, right-angle, double-ended or customer-specific termination.

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Customized Contact Interface

Define travel, spring force, current path, housing, Pin Map and device-side mechanical constraints.

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Engineering Summary

This 8-pin through-hole pogo pin connector integrates eight spring-loaded electrical contacts into a compact 4 × 2 dual-row housing with straight PCB tails. The structure is intended for PCB-mounted interfaces requiring multiple independently assignable spring-contact positions in one connector assembly.

Each pogo contact provides electrical connection and controlled compliance along the contact axis. Final connector position, working compression and mechanical seating should be established by the PCB, mating target and device-level structure rather than by using the pogo contacts as structural stops.

4 × 2 Dual-Row Contact Architecture

Eight spring-loaded contacts are arranged as four positions across two parallel rows. The dual-row architecture reduces the required contact-array length compared with an eight-position single-row connector while maintaining eight independently assignable electrical positions.

Exact contact pitch, row spacing, contact-center coordinates and Pin 1 orientation should be confirmed from the approved connector drawing.

Straight Through-Hole PCB Termination

Straight metallic tails are visible on the termination side of the connector and are consistent with through-hole PCB integration. This structure should be distinguished from a wire solder cup termination, which uses a defined receptacle or cup geometry for soldering conductors.

Final tail diameter, tail length, PCB finished-hole diameter, pad dimensions and board thickness should follow the released connector and PCB drawings.

Solder Cup Classification Requires Confirmation

The previous product-page description identified this connector as a solder cup design. The visible product structure, however, is more consistent with straight PCB tails. Solder cup terminology should only be retained if the approved mechanical drawing confirms a wire-termination cup structure.

PCB through-hole termination and solder cup wire termination describe different interface architectures and should not be treated as interchangeable terms.

Connector Assembly vs. Individual Pogo Pins

This product is a complete 8-contact pogo pin connector assembly rather than eight individually installed spring-loaded contacts. The housing maintains the relative position of all eight contact axes within one defined 4 × 2 arrangement.

Engineers should evaluate the housing geometry, PCB footprint, contact spacing, working stroke, mating target and tolerance stack-up as one complete interface.

Mechanical Integration

Mechanical integration should consider PCB position, connector height, mating direction, target-contact geometry and available assembly tolerance. Device-level datums and mechanical stops should establish the final connector position.

Mechanical Information to Confirm

  • Overall connector length, width and height
  • Contact pitch and row spacing
  • Tail diameter and tail length
  • PCB finished-hole diameter
  • PCB pad dimensions
  • Recommended PCB thickness
  • Pin 1 orientation
  • Mating direction
  • Target-contact geometry
  • X/Y/Z mating tolerance
  • Mechanical datum and final seating position

Working Stroke and Total Travel

Each pogo contact should operate within the working stroke defined by the approved connector drawing. Working stroke is the intended operating compression range and is different from total available mechanical travel.

The completed device should provide a defined mechanical stop so the spring-loaded contacts remain within their intended operating range rather than acting as structural stops.

8-Contact Pin Map and Electrical Assignment

Eight physical contacts provide eight available electrical positions, but the pin count does not determine their functions. Power, return, sensing, control, identification or signal functions should be assigned through the approved customer pin map.

A clear Pin 1 reference and viewing direction should be included because a 4 × 2 dual-row array can otherwise create orientation ambiguity between the PCB side and mating side.

Current Capability and Complete Conductive Path

Current capability should be evaluated across the complete conductive path:

Source → PCB copper → through-hole solder joint → connector tail → pogo contact → mating interface → target conductor → load.

Pin count or visible contact diameter alone is not sufficient to establish an approved current rating. PCB copper, solder-joint resistance, contact resistance, mating resistance and temperature rise should be evaluated together.

Parallel Contact Assignment

Multiple contacts may be evaluated in parallel for project-specific power paths, but total current should not be calculated by simply multiplying one contact rating by the number of parallel pins.

PCB routing, contact-resistance variation, mating geometry, compression consistency and thermal conditions should be included in the current-sharing review.

Signal and Data Interface Considerations

Eight physical contact positions do not automatically define data bandwidth, communication protocol or signal integrity performance.

Signal capability depends on the approved pin map, ground and return-path allocation, contact geometry, pitch, PCB transition, mating target and complete electrical channel.

Application Fit

This 4 × 2 dual-row through-hole architecture can be evaluated for PCB-mounted electrical interfaces requiring eight independently assigned spring-contact positions in one connector assembly.

Application suitability depends on PCB space, mating-target geometry, contact assignment, working stroke, electrical conditions and mechanical tolerance.

Environmental and Material Considerations

Contact material, plating, cycle life, operating temperature and compliance status should only be published when supported by approved specifications or validation records.

Gold-colored contact surfaces do not establish a gold-plating specification, and visible connector construction does not establish environmental or lifetime performance.

Customization Options

CTP can review project-specific requirements for contact pitch, row spacing, housing dimensions, straight PCB-tail geometry, footprint, working stroke, spring-force condition, pin assignment and mating-target geometry.

Final mechanical and electrical specifications should be released through an approved connector drawing.

Information Engineers Should Provide

  • Available PCB and enclosure X/Y/Z space
  • Required contact pitch and row spacing
  • PCB footprint and finished-hole requirements
  • Complete 8-contact pin map
  • Pin 1 orientation
  • Mating-target geometry
  • System voltage
  • Continuous and peak current
  • Parallel contact assignments if required
  • Signal or communication requirements
  • Required working stroke
  • Mating tolerance and final seating position
  • Operating environment
  • 2D connector drawing and PCB layout
  • Prototype quantity and expected production volume

FAQ

How are the eight contacts arranged?

The connector uses a 4 × 2 dual-row architecture with eight spring-loaded electrical contact positions integrated into one housing.

Is this a solder cup pogo pin connector?

The visible product structure appears more consistent with straight PCB tails than a wire solder cup termination. Solder cup terminology should only be used if confirmed by the approved mechanical drawing.

Is this a through-hole PCB connector?

The visible straight metallic tails are consistent with through-hole PCB integration. Final hole diameter, pad dimensions and PCB footprint should follow the approved drawing.

What is the difference between solder cup and through-hole termination?

Through-hole tails are designed for insertion into PCB holes and soldering to the board. Solder cup terminals are designed to accept and solder individual wires or conductors. The two termination types should not be treated as interchangeable.

Is the contact pitch 2.54 mm?

The exact contact pitch and row spacing should be confirmed from the approved connector drawing before PCB layout release.

What current can this 8-pin connector carry?

Current capability is project-specific and should be evaluated across the PCB, solder joints, connector tails, pogo contacts, mating interface and complete load path.

Can multiple contacts be used in parallel for power?

Parallel contact assignments can be evaluated, but current sharing, contact-resistance variation, PCB routing and temperature rise should be included in the design review.

Does eight pins mean this connector supports data communication?

No. Pin count alone does not establish data capability. Signal performance depends on the pin map, return paths, contact geometry, PCB transition and complete electrical channel.

Can the 4 × 2 contact arrangement be customized?

Project-specific pitch, row spacing, housing dimensions, PCB-tail geometry, working stroke and contact functions can be reviewed according to PCB and mating-interface requirements.

Request a Pogo Connector Engineering Review

If this 8-pin dual-row through-hole connector architecture is close to your PCB interface requirements, submit the contact pitch, row spacing, footprint, pin map, working stroke, mating target and electrical conditions for engineering review.

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Engineering Review for 8 Pin Dual Row Through Hole Pogo Pin Connector

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.

Information to provide for evaluation

  • pin count, pitch, pin map and mating direction
  • housing envelope, mounting method and device-side interface
  • current, voltage, signal and contact-resistance targets
  • magnetic retention, polarity, sealing, materials and finish
  • sample quantity, validation plan and forecast volume

How specifications are confirmed

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.

Can this magnetic connector be customized?

Yes. Customization can cover geometry, contact layout, materials, cable construction, magnetic structure, sealing and appearance. Feasibility depends on the application and approved specification.

Are the electrical and waterproof values universal?

No. Current, voltage, resistance, temperature rise and ingress-protection claims apply only to the identified model and stated test conditions.

What determines sample and production timing?

Timing is confirmed after the drawing, materials, tooling, sample quantity, validation scope and production requirements have been reviewed.

From Contact Requirements to Project Validation

The development route depends on whether an existing pogo pin can be used, modified or assembled into a customized multi-contact connector.

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Requirement Review

Confirm product type, dimensions, stroke, force, current, mounting and project quantity.

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Structure Selection

Match the contact geometry, tail structure, housing, Pin layout and installation method.

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Drawing and Sample Scope

Confirm dimensional tolerances, material requirements and sample configuration.

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Validation and Production Review

Review electrical, mechanical, assembly and application-specific validation conditions.

Have a Pogo Pin Drawing, PCB Layout or Contact Requirement?

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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Applications of Precision Pogo Pin Contacts

Our high-precision pogo pin connectors can be seamlessly integrated into a wide range of industries. Explore our core application areas below. Feel free to contact our engineering team for custom solutions.

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