The **HTS-13-R** is an electronic component primarily classified as a **standard jumper header** or **interconnect pin strip**. Specifically, it is a high-temperature, terminal strip used to create electrical connections between Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) or to interface with ribbon cables and sockets. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications The "HTS" series (often associated with manufacturers like Samtec) is designed for durability and high-heat environments. | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Series** | HTS (High-Temp Terminal Strip) | | **Number of Positions** | 13 Positions (Single Row) | | **Pitch** | 0.100" (2.54 mm) - Standard | | **Termination Style** | Through-hole | | **Orientation** | Right Angle (indicated by the "R") | | **Plating** | Usually Gold or Tin-Lead | | **Insulator Material** | Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) | --- ### 2. Key Component Characteristics * **High Temperature Resistance:** The "HTS" designation implies the insulator is made of materials capable of withstanding lead-free soldering processes and high-temperature operating environments (up to 250°C+ for short durations during reflow). * **Right Angle Configuration (-R):** The pins are bent at a 90-degree angle. This is used when a board needs to be mounted perpendicular to another board or when space constraints require cables to exit parallel to the PCB surface. * **Phosphor Bronze Pins:** The internal pins are typically made of phosphor bronze, providing a balance of electrical conductivity and mechanical spring strength. --- ### 3. Common Applications The HTS-13-R is a "building block" component used in: 1. **Industrial Controllers:** Connecting daughterboards to a main motherboard. 2. **Prototyping:** Used with breadboards or perf-boards for sensor inputs. 3. **Power Supplies:** Serving as a header for low-current control signals. 4. **Testing Interfaces:** Providing a physical point for logic analyzer probes to clip onto. --- ### 4. Dimensional Diagram (Typical) ```text [Insulator] _______ | | <-- 13 Pins wide |_______| | | <-- Right Angle Bends _____|_|_____ | PCB | ```