Meet Soulin at electronica 2026: Custom Connector Solutions for Your Industry
Meet Soulin at electronica 2026 in Munich from November 10 to 13, 2026. Shenzhen Soulin Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. will exhibit at Hall A3, Booth No. 473/6, where our team will discuss custom connector solutions for OEM projects across Automotive Electronics, industrial automation, new energy, IoT, and other electronic applications. For teams looking for a […]
Right-Angle M12 Connectors: Cable-Exit Clocking and Clearance Checks for Equipment Designers
If you are choosing a right-angle M12 connector, start with an equipment-level question: does a side outlet create a usable, serviceable cable route? A straight plug can project too far behind a sensor, camera or control module. A 90° body reduces rearward depth, while the elbow and cable occupy space beside the interface, coupling nut, […]
ECU Connector Selection Guide: How to Match PCB Headers with Harness Connectors
Match ECU PCB headers to harness connectors with the right pinout, terminals, wire sizes and enclosure fit, using three 32-pin header examples from Soulin.
M5 Connector Selection Guide: Pin Count, Panel Fit, and Sealing
An M5 connector is a compact, screw-locking circular connector used where a sensor or instrument needs a removable electrical connection in limited space. IEC 61076-2-105 covers M5 screw-locking connectors for industrial measurement and control. The M5 × 0.5 mating thread identifies the coupling interface; it does not tell you the overall body size, panel opening, […]
PCB Pin Connectors vs. Terminal Pins: Types, Differences, Uses, and Selection Guide
PCB pin connectors and terminal pins sit inside the same interconnect family, but they describe different product levels. A terminal pin is a single conductive contact — the metal element that gets soldered, probed, crimped, or mated. A PCB pin connector holds one or more of these contacts in an insulating housing that locks in […]
M12 Bulkhead Connector Selection Guide: Front-Lock vs Rear-Lock, Panel Fit, Coding, and Pin Count
An M12 bulkhead connector is the fixed connection point between a field cable outside a machine and the PCB or wiring inside it. Mounted through the enclosure wall, it keeps the external cable interface in a stable, serviceable position. The same component may also be described as an M12 panel-mount connector, flange socket, panel receptacle, […]
How to Choose a 2-Pin Wire-to-Board Connector: Features, Benefits, and Application Limits
Learn how to choose a 2-pin wire to board connector by load, wire size, pitch, mated height, retention, and materials, with key benefits and application limits.
M8 Circular Connector Specifications: Codes, Ratings, Mounting Styles, and Selection Checks
Learn how to choose an M8 circular connector by checking coding, pin count, current rating, IP protection, mounting style, and application fit before ordering.
What Are the Different Types of Electrical Connectors?
Compare common electrical connector types, including wire-to-wire, PCB, circular, waterproof, power, data, and RF connectors, with key selection tips from Soulin.
How to Choose the Right Pin Header Connector for Your PCB
During layout review, a 2.54 mm, ten-position header sits 3 mm from the enclosure wall. The footprint matches the schematic and the BOM part number. Cable seating fails because exit direction never entered the lid check before layout release. A right-angle version from the same series may solve the fit issue without a major redesign, […]
