Author: PogoGuy
The most flexible connector_POGO Pin
POGO pin is the most flexible connector. Meet high-speed, high-current, long-life and waterproof requirements in one connector. Meet high-speed, high-current, long-life and waterproof requirements in one connector. Unlike traditional POGO connectors, the “single path” design of high-speed POGO ensures stable signal during transmission. POGO connectors can be used in all kinds of consumer electronic products. … read more
Pogo Pins: Attractive Distraction or Ultimate Wiring Solution? – DIYson Lamp Build Log #9
Welcome back to another DIYson build log, the series where I gradually overcome my fear of speaking on camera while also trying to build an open-source version of the Dyson Lightcycle task light. I really want to make this wiring alternative work, so I spent an unreasonable amount of time doing a proof-of-concept experiment to … read more
Bed of Nails Testing with Spring Loaded Test Probes
Bed of Nails aka; testbed, pogobed To assemble and test, flash program, inspect, transfer signals or take measurements to/from PCBs you’ll need to make temporary electrical contact to the many test pads or connectors on your boards! Spring Loaded Test Probe are commonly mounted in a fixture or jig which is generally referred to as … read more
Battery Contacts – What is a Battery Contact?
Spring Loaded Battery Probes, or Contacts, are commonly used in product applications which require high insertion life, combined with consistent and low-resistance. They are are very durable in high cycle life applications compared to most leaf spring products, and provide ample compliance where electrical and mechanical connections are required. Compression spring loaded battery contacts are … read more
Medical Spring Contacts
Reliable, robust connections are a critical factor in medical applications. Contact integrity and reliability is essential to the operation of equipment in medical environments. Without dependable connectivity and accurate signal transmission, a patient’s well being may be jeopardized. Springcontacts.com offers an extensive line of spring based interconnects, test probes, IP rated connectors, and cable … read more
Mil-Aero Spring Contacts
Springcontacts.com offers interconnect solutions for the latest military, aerospace, and aircraft applications . Spring loaded contact technology with proper design, construction, and biasing provides an excellent option to address the requirements for harsh environments, and flight critical systems. The current, and next generation of cockpit avionics, communication equipment, navigation systems and various other airframe applications … read more
How do Spring Contacts Work?
The primary current path in a spring loaded contact or probe is through the junction of the plunger with the barrel and the barrel with the receptacle, if a receptacle is used for quick-change capability. Secondary paths include the contact junction between the spring and plunger and the spring and barrel. Resistance is dependent on … read more
Technical Resources – Common Materials and References for Spring Contacts
BASE MATERIALS The choice of test probe and spring contact base materials is highly dependent on the performance demands of each individual component in the assembly, as well as the final assembled product, in it’s application and end use environment. 1. PLUNGERS AND BARRELS Phosphor Bronze is a choice for barrel material due to its … read more