>> <http://www.elcomp.at/Sit-Grup/Gr10/10-03-03C-Stifte-Osen-
> Leisten.htm>
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> HEre is the link to Digi-key.
>
> I sometimes use these ED5038 pin recepticles.
>
> they are similar to DIP sockets. You can use DIP sockets and cut the
> pins out and then break off the little end bits for a similar
> socket. the neat thing is that they come in different sizes and you
> can use them as quick sockets for caps or resistors.
>
> http://dkc3.digikey.com/PDF/T042/0276.pdf
>
> They come in many different hole dimeters and lenghts but make sure
> you get the holes that will fit the pins you want to use.
>
> They can be soldered on top and bottom to make vias.
>
> Dave
>
Nice...
They are something completely different than the solder pins i suggested
however.
They would be better for low current, and as you said for components. Not
so much for
off-board connectors it seems.
there are female plugs for the solder pins, which are meant to be soldered
or crimped to a wire.
I use them for off-board connections. They also make convenient
test-points (and affordable ones).
I'd say they are good for several amperes. the good thing is you can place
them everywhere
on the board, not like screw terminals only where there is side-access.
This makes routing much easier. Of course component legend is required to
keep track of the pinout.
ST