SUMMARY
This discussion addresses the challenge of adapting a PCB designed for 0.150" pitch header pins to accommodate a component with 0.1" pin spacing. Users suggest two primary solutions: using wire wrap sockets for small quantities or creating a custom adapter using perforated veroboard for larger quantities. The veroboard method involves cutting a rectangle into triangles to form a right angle triangle adapter, allowing for a diagonal pitch conversion. The specific configuration discussed involves a component with two rows of 8 pins.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of PCB design and layout
- Familiarity with header pin specifications
- Knowledge of wire wrap sockets and their applications
- Experience with veroboard and basic circuit prototyping
NEXT STEPS
- Research the use of wire wrap sockets for PCB adaptations
- Learn how to create custom adapters using perforated veroboard
- Explore techniques for cutting and shaping veroboard for specific pin configurations
- Investigate other methods for converting pin pitches in PCB designs
USEFUL FOR
Electronics engineers, PCB designers, and hobbyists looking to adapt components with differing pin spacings efficiently.