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 6-pin pogo pin connector assembly combines six spring-loaded contacts within a controlled housing for compact PCB, device and module connections. The product contains no magnets; alignment and retention are provided by the connector housing, enclosure, guide features or application fixture. The six contacts can be allocated to power, ground, signal, sensing or identification functions according to the approved Pin Map, while pin pitch, contact layout, working stroke, spring force, housing dimensions and PCB, wire or FPC termination can be customized for the project.
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 6-pin pogo pin connector is a non-magnetic spring-loaded connector assembly developed for PCB, module and device integration. It combines six electrical contacts with a controlled housing and application-specific mounting structure. The Pin Map, pin pitch, contact arrangement, working stroke, spring force, housing dimensions and termination should be confirmed according to the complete electrical and mechanical design.
A 6-pin pogo pin connector should be specified as a complete multi-contact interface rather than as six independent pogo pins placed into a housing. Its electrical and mechanical performance depends on the relationship between the spring-loaded contacts, housing, mating targets, PCB, mounting structure, working stroke and device-level alignment.
This product contains no magnets. Alignment and retention must therefore be provided by the connector housing, enclosure, locating features, fixture, bracket, fasteners or another intentional mechanical structure.
A 6-pin pogo pin connector combines six spring-loaded electrical contacts inside an insulating or mechanically controlled housing. Each pogo pin normally contains a moving plunger, barrel and internal spring.
When the connector reaches its mating assembly, the six plungers compress against corresponding target pads. The internal springs generate contact pressure while the housing and device structure control alignment and final compression.
| Connector Function | Primary Structure | Engineering Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical connection | Six spring-loaded contacts | Carry assigned power, ground, signal, sensing or identification functions |
| Contact positioning | Connector housing | Controls pin pitch, contact layout and positional accuracy |
| Working compression | Pogo pin stroke and mechanical stop | Maintains each contact inside its approved working range |
| Final alignment | Locating features, enclosure or fixture | Limits offset, rotation and excessive side loading |
| Device connection | PCB, SMT, DIP, wire, solder-cup or FPC termination | Connects the assembly to the product electronics |
| Mechanical retention | Housing, clips, screws, brackets or enclosure | Maintains the connected position without magnetic attraction |
The contact pressure in this connector is generated by the internal pogo pin springs. The product does not contain magnets and does not use magnetic attraction for alignment, retention or separation.
| Design Item | Standard 6-Pin Pogo Pin Connector | Magnetic Pogo Pin Connector |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical contact pressure | Generated by the internal pogo pin springs | Also generated by the internal pogo pin springs |
| Initial alignment | Controlled by housing, fixture or device geometry | May be assisted by magnets and controlled by housing geometry |
| Retention | Provided by enclosure, guide, bracket, latch or compression structure | May include magnetic attraction |
| Separation behavior | Defined by the surrounding mechanical structure | May use a magnetic breakaway arrangement |
| Typical integration | Internal PCB, module, fixture, dock or equipment connection | Detachable charging cable, dock or external interface |
Magnetic force, magnet grade, magnetic polarity, magnetic docking and automatic blind-mating specifications do not apply to this product.
The following table defines the confirmed product type. Detailed dimensions and electrical parameters should be completed from the approved CTP drawing.
| Specification | Current Product Definition |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Pogo pin connector assembly |
| Pin Count | 6 spring-loaded contacts |
| Magnetic Structure | None |
| Electrical Functions | Power, ground, signal, sensing, identification or project-specific channels |
| Contact Layout | Defined according to the approved connector drawing |
| Pin Pitch | Confirmed according to the housing, PCB and electrical-spacing requirements |
| Working Stroke | Confirmed from the selected pogo pin construction and tolerance stack |
| Spring Force | Specified per contact at the defined working stroke |
| Termination | PCB, SMT, through-hole, wire, solder cup, FPC or customized structure |
| Housing | Application-specific connector housing |
| Electrical Rating | Confirmed according to the Pin Map, contact construction and temperature-rise validation |
| Environmental Protection | Determined by the complete connector assembly and device enclosure |
Engineering Note: Six physical contacts do not automatically mean six independent data channels. Contacts may be allocated to power, ground, parallel current paths, signal, sensing, detection or identification according to the approved Pin Map.
Six contacts can provide a useful balance between compact connector size and mixed electrical functions. The configuration may support a combination of power, ground, signal, sensing and identification contacts without requiring a large high-density connector.
Possible project architectures include:
These are architecture examples only. They are not the fixed Pin Map of this product.
The function of all six contacts should be defined before the housing, PCB footprint, mating targets and validation plan are released.
| Contact Position | 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 signal-return 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, detection or project-specific function | Return path and communication requirements |
| Pin 6 | Project-specific or reserved function | Future use, grounding or identification review |
The final Pin Map must match the customer schematic, PCB routing and approved connector drawing.
Six contacts can be arranged in a single row, double row, circular pattern, staggered pattern or another project-specific layout.
Layout selection should consider:
| Layout Option | Potential Benefit | Primary Engineering Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Single row | Simple contact sequence and PCB routing | Longer connector length |
| Double row | More compact overall length | Row-to-row alignment and PCB routing |
| Circular pattern | Suitable for round or centrally located interfaces | Orientation control and Pin Map identification |
| Custom pattern | Fits application-specific space | Dedicated housing, tooling and inspection requirements |
Do not publish a fixed pitch or contact arrangement until the actual product drawing confirms it.
The working stroke is the amount each pogo pin is compressed after the connector reaches its final seated position.
The dimensional stack may include:
| Assembly Condition | Possible Risk | Required Verification |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum compression | One or more contacts may have insufficient 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 | Contacts may have different force and resistance | Housing flatness, pin height and mating-target alignment |
The complete connector load is the combined spring reaction from all six contacts. The PCB, housing, fixture and mechanical stop should be designed for the total force rather than the force of one contact.
Pogo pins are primarily designed for controlled axial compression. The mating structure should limit excessive lateral and angular movement.
Possible guidance and retention structures include:
The six spring-loaded contacts should not be used as the only features responsible for aligning or retaining the two assemblies.
Each spring-loaded contact requires a corresponding conductive target pad.
The mating side should define:
The mating target and pogo pin connector should be developed together. Target pads should not be added only after the connector design has already been frozen.
| Termination Option | Suitable Application | Primary Engineering Review |
|---|---|---|
| Surface mount | Automated PCB assembly and low-profile structures | Footprint, paste, reflow, installed height and mechanical support |
| Through-hole / DIP | PCB structures requiring extended solder tails | Finished holes, soldering, height and mechanical load path |
| Wire or solder cup | Harnesses, modules and flexible internal routing | 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 | Housing, PCB, cable and connector supplied as one assembly | Complete dimensional, electrical and production validation |
Current and voltage ratings should be established from the complete electrical path rather than the six-pin count.
The complete path may include:
Define:
Two or more contacts may be connected in parallel for power or ground, but current should not be assumed to divide equally.
Current sharing can be affected by:
Where parallel contacts carry meaningful current, evaluate individual channel voltage drop and temperature where practical.
A six-contact connector can combine power, ground and selected signal functions, but Pin count alone does not establish support for USB, high-speed data or another protocol.
Signal-channel design should consider:
Selected contacts may also support dock detection, accessory identification, temperature sensing or diagnostic functions where these are defined in the customer schematic.
Protocol compatibility should only be published after the complete connector and electrical channel have been validated.
A standard pogo pin connector assembly should not automatically be described as waterproof.
Environmental protection depends on:
Any IP rating must identify the complete tested assembly and exact test condition.
A custom 6-pin pogo pin connector may be evaluated for:
Application suitability should be confirmed from the Pin Map, current, voltage, signal requirements, working stroke, alignment and operating environment.
| Requirement | Recommended Evaluation |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Pin pitch, housing dimensions, 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 |
| Signal functions | Channel-level continuity and application-specific signal evaluation |
| Mechanical operation | Project-defined compression or mating-cycle testing |
| 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 housing, enclosure, locating features or application fixture.
No. Six Pin refers to six physical contacts. The contacts may be assigned to power, ground, signals, sensing, detection, identification or parallel current paths.
Yes. The electrical function of each contact can be allocated according to the customer schematic, subject to current, voltage, spacing and signal requirements.
Both configurations can be evaluated. The appropriate arrangement depends on the installation space, pitch, PCB routing, mating target and alignment requirements.
Yes, selected contacts may be allocated to different functions. Final current, grounding, sequencing and signal requirements must be defined and validated in the complete system.
Parallel contacts can be considered, but current sharing should be evaluated because contact force, resistance, target alignment and PCB routing may differ between channels.
Pin count alone does not establish protocol support. High-speed performance depends on the complete contact layout, return path, PCB routing, cable or FPC and receiving circuit.
Waterproof performance 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.
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, installation dimensions, pitch, voltage, current, signal requirements, working height, spring force and expected quantity.
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CTP can review the six-contact Pin Map, contact layout, pin pitch, 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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