Samtec Inc. Socket, 2.54Mm, Vertical Through Hole, 18 Position; Connector Systems Samtec ESQ-106-12-T-T

The Socket, 2.54mm, Vertical Through Hole, 18 Position (part number 84T2592) from Samtec features a pitch spacing of 2.54mm and is designed for board-to-board applications. It has three rows and a total of 18 contacts, 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°C to +125°C with gold plating and -55°C to +105°C with tin plating. The contact resistance is specified at 10 mΩ, and the product is RoHS compliant and lead-free solderable. Engineers should consider this socket for applications requiring reliable connections in a compact form factor, particularly in environments where temperature extremes are a factor.