0.1" header - which female plug to mate with?

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Hiya,

I’ve made my first little pcb that has a few 0.1" headers (SIL) scattered about its real estate - what’s the most popular 0.1" female connector to mate with the headers ‘wire to board’ ? I’m overwhelmed by the choice…I just want a simple header …either crimp or solder (cheapest wins!)

Ta,

Pesky.

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I use Molex KK headers and connectors. The crimp tool is quite cheap.

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http://uk.farnell.com/jsp/search/produc … KU=1593529

http://uk.farnell.com/multicomp/2226a-0 … id=1593506

I use those, at 4p each can’t go wrong. Easily crimped with normal nose pliers no need for the £30 tool.

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Many thanks guys…alas, .the Molex KK headers aren’t available in SMT, but those others you’ve linked me to Luke look perfect!

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I use those, as well. With care I can use the same £15 crimp tool that I use for the Molex terminals. It looks the same as that tool that Farnell sells.