Main Differences Between Solderless Compression Connector And Traditional Connector

Although solderless compression connectors are very advantageous in terms of installation time and workload, it also means that solderless compression connectors establish a non permanent connection with PCB pads, which alone will have a negative impact on reliability. There are two main differences between solderless compression connector and traditional pin and socket connector, which are the difference between plug-in mode and termination mode.

The traditional pin and socket connector consists of two mating connectors, one plug and one socket. The plug needs to have pin contacts corresponding to the socket. In contrast, the solderless compression connector is not matched with other connectors, but is located between the two PCBs and in direct contact between the matching pads on the two boards.

Although crimp connectors also support solderless termination, unlike solderless compression connectors, they usually establish a permanent connection and do not provide the same versatility in disassembly and reinstallation. On the other hand, solderless compression connectors are designed to support non permanent installation, fruitless pull-out and plug and play reinstallation, which makes the maintenance and upgrading of application equipment fast, simple and affordable