What are wire housings & plugs?

Wire housings and plugs are specialised connector components that act as a receptacle for different connectors mounted on a PCB. They are available in different mounting options, including bard mount, cable mount, panel mount, PCB mount, surface mount, and through-hole. PCB wire housings and plugs are important components where PCB connectors are concerned.

Types

Wire housings and plugs are available in different varieties. But more commonly, they are categorised based on the number of contacts they can house in their housings. Based on this, PCB wire housings and plugs are available in housings that support a range from 1 contact to more than 100. They are also available in a multitude of materials, which corresponds to the level of protection the PCB connector requires. 

How do wire housings and plugs work?

Wire housings and plugs have a simple and easy working mechanism. They are usually moulded to a specific type of PCB connector, which are designed for a perfect fit. However, the housings and plugs are used to mount the PCB connector onto the PCB. Some space is often included in the PCB housings to enable easy flow of electric current through the PCB connector contacts. The wire housings simultaneously provide some protection to the connection.