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10 Pin Dual Row Through Hole Pogo Pin Connector

Custom 10-pin through-hole pogo pin connector with a 5 × 2 dual-row spring-contact arrangement and straight PCB tails. The integrated housing maintains ten 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 10-pin through-hole pogo pin connector integrates ten spring-loaded electrical contacts into a 5 × 2 dual-row housing with straight PCB tails. The straight through-hole architecture provides a defined PCB-mounted contact array for interfaces that do not require surface-mount or right-angle termination.

Each spring-loaded 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.

5 × 2 Dual-Row Contact Architecture

Ten spring-loaded contacts are arranged as five positions across two parallel rows. The integrated housing maintains all ten contact positions in one defined connector assembly rather than requiring ten individual pogo contacts to be positioned separately.

Exact contact pitch, row spacing, Pin 1 location and contact-center coordinates should be confirmed from the approved connector drawing before PCB or mating-interface design is released.

Straight Through-Hole PCB Architecture

This connector uses straight PCB tails rather than flat SMT terminations or right-angle bent tails. The straight through-hole configuration allows the connector body and contact axis to be integrated directly through a matching dual-row PCB hole pattern.

Final tail diameter, tail length, finished-hole diameter, pad geometry and PCB thickness should follow the released PCB footprint.

How This 10-Pin Connector Differs from SMT and Right-Angle Designs

Pogo pin connectors with the same 10-pin count can use different PCB integration architectures. This version uses a 5 × 2 dual-row layout with straight through-hole tails.

  • Straight Through-Hole: straight tails pass through the PCB using a released dual-row hole pattern.
  • SMT / SMD: surface terminations mount directly to PCB pads without through-holes.
  • Right Angle: bent tails change the relationship between the contact direction and PCB termination direction.

The correct structure should be selected according to PCB layout, mating direction, enclosure geometry and production assembly requirements.

Mechanical Integration

Mechanical design should consider the PCB position, connector height, mating direction, target-contact geometry and assembly tolerance. Device-level datums and mechanical stops should establish the final mating 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
  • Any mechanical locating feature
  • Mating direction
  • Target-contact geometry
  • X/Y/Z mating tolerance
  • Mechanical datum and final seating position

Working Stroke and Total Travel

Each spring-loaded 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 the total available mechanical travel of the contact.

The completed device should provide the final mechanical stop so that the pogo contacts remain within their intended operating range rather than acting as structural stops.

10-Contact Pin Map and Electrical Assignment

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

Pin numbering should include a clear Pin 1 reference and viewing direction because a 5 × 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, contact diameter or a previous page rating is not sufficient to establish an approved current capability. PCB copper, solder-joint resistance, connector resistance, mating resistance and temperature rise should be reviewed together.

Parallel Power Contact Assignment

Multiple contact positions can 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.

Current sharing depends on PCB routing, solder-joint resistance, contact-resistance variation, mating-target geometry, compression consistency and thermal conditions.

Signal and Data Interface Considerations

A 10-pin connector provides ten physical contact positions but does not automatically support a particular communication protocol or data bandwidth.

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

Application Fit

This 5 × 2 straight through-hole connector architecture can be evaluated for PCB-mounted electrical interfaces requiring ten independently assigned spring-contact positions in one connector assembly.

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

Environmental and Material Considerations

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

A gold-colored contact surface does not establish a gold-plating specification, and visible connector construction does not establish cycle-life or environmental 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 10-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 ten contacts arranged?

The connector uses a 5 × 2 dual-row architecture with ten spring-loaded contact positions integrated into one housing.

How is this different from a 10-pin SMT pogo connector?

This version uses straight tails that pass through PCB holes, while an SMT connector uses surface-mount terminations. The correct architecture depends on PCB layout, assembly process and mechanical requirements.

How is this different from a 10-pin right-angle pogo connector?

This connector uses straight through-hole tails. A right-angle version uses bent tails to change the relationship between the mating direction and PCB termination direction.

Is the pitch 2.0 mm?

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

What PCB hole size is required?

Finished-hole diameter depends on the approved tail dimensions, PCB fabrication tolerance, board thickness and soldering requirements. Use the released footprint for PCB design.

What current can this 10-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, resistance variation, PCB routing and temperature rise should be included in the design review.

Does a 10-pin connector automatically support data communication?

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

Can the 5 × 2 contact geometry be customized?

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

Request a Pogo Connector Engineering Review

If this 10-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 10 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.

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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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