Samtec Inc. Socket, 2.54Mm, Vertical Through Hole, 3 Position; Connector Systems Samtec ESQ-103-23-T-S

The Socket, 2.54mm, Vertical Through Hole, 3 Position (part number 91P8725) is designed for board-to-board applications with a pitch spacing of 2.54mm. It features a single row with three contacts and is suitable for through-hole mounting. The insulator material is black glass-filled polyester, while the contacts are made of phosphor bronze with options for gold or tin plating over nickel. This socket has a current rating of 5.2 A per pin for the ESW series and 5.7 A per pin for the ESQ series, with a voltage rating of 550 VAC when mated with compatible connectors. The operating temperature range is from -55¬8C to +125¬8C with gold plating and -55¬8C to +105¬8C with tin plating. The contact resistance is specified at 10 mOc, and the product is RoHS compliant and lead-free solderable, suitable for wave soldering only. Engineers should consider this socket for applications requiring reliable electrical connections in compact spaces, particularly where low insertion force options are beneficial.