Connector engineering resources

PCB Connector Resources for RFQ and Sourcing

Use these Kirision guides to confirm connector structure, drawings, cable orientation, export RFQ details and OEM/ODM review points before requesting a quotation.

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Board-to-board connector selectionPin headers, female headers, stack height, tail length and mating depth.IDC ribbon cable and box header RFQKey slot direction, pin 1 orientation, latch structure and cable exit direction.Distributor SKU planningPractical connector SKU planning for repeat supply and export trading.Custom OEM/ODM connector reviewUse drawings, samples, BOM files and project dimensions to confirm custom structure.

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Product entry points

Match the guide with the connector family

Pin Header Connectors2.54mm, 2.00mm, 1.27mm, straight, right angle and custom pin length.Female Header ConnectorsSingle row, dual row, elevated and stackable board-to-board sockets.Box Header ConnectorsIDC shrouded headers for ribbon cable PCB connections and keyed mating.IDC Socket ConnectorsRibbon cable IDC sockets, strain relief and mating orientation review.Cable AssemblyIDC ribbon cable assemblies by length, connector type, pin 1 and packing.Custom OEM/ODM ConnectorsCustom height, pin length, plating, packing and drawing-based production.

Resource library

Browse guides by sourcing task

Product Selection Guides

Pin Header Guide2.54mm Pin Header Selection GuidePin Header / RFQ GuidePin Header Tail Length and Plastic Height RFQ GuideBoard-to-Board / Mating GuideMatch Pin Header and Female Header Before RFQ
More guidesPin Header GuideSingle Row vs Dual Row Pin HeaderPin Header GuideRight Angle vs Straight Pin HeaderConnector RFQ GuideConnector Drawing RFQ GuidePin Header / Board-to-Board2.54mm Pin Header Sourcing Guide for PCB Assembly and OEM ElectronicsFemale Header / Board-to-BoardFemale Headers for Board-to-Board Connections: Buyer Specification GuidePC/104 / Stackable HeadersPC/104 Connectors and Stackable Headers for Embedded Systems

Cable and IDC Assembly Guides

Box Header / IDC GuideBox Header vs Ejector HeaderBox Header / IDC GuideBox Header Keying and Orientation GuideIDC Socket GuideIDC Ribbon Cable Connector Guide
More guidesBox Header / IDCIDC Box Headers and Shrouded Headers for Ribbon Cable PCB ConnectionsEjector Header / Industrial ControlEjector Latch Headers for Secure IDC Connections in Industrial Control BoardsCable Assembly / IDCCustom IDC Ribbon Cable Assemblies for EMS and OEM Electronics Buyers

Distributor and Import Research

Distributor / ImporterHow Electronic Component Distributors Can Build a Connector SKU LineRegional Buyer / India and Southeast AsiaConnector Sourcing for India, Vietnam, Thailand and Southeast Asia Electronics BuyersRegional Buyer / Dubai and Middle EastElectronic Connector Trading for Dubai, UAE and Middle East Re-Export Markets
More guidesHS Code / Import ResearchUsing HS Code 8536.90 and 8544.42 for Connector Import Research

RFQ checklist

Details buyers usually confirm before quotation

Connector structurePin header, female header, box header, ejector header, IDC socket, cable assembly or custom connector by drawing.
Mechanical detailsPitch, row count, positions, plastic height, tail length, mounting direction and mating part.
Project filesPDF drawing, STEP, DWG, BOM, sample photo or existing connector reference.
Quality documentsISO 9001 quality management documentation can be provided for qualified RFQ projects. RoHS material compliance review is available on request when export projects require it.

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