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Pins | Besides acting as a circuit terminal by insertion (DIP) or surface mount (SMT) soldering on a PC board, pins secure space when sandwiched between boards or fix multiple boards vertically or horizontally. Also known as: Pin header |
Sockets | Besides being inserted (DIP) or surface mount (SMT) soldered on a PC board to link circuits as the receiving side for pin insertion (release), sockets are also used to secure space between boards and fix boards together in the same way as pins. Also known as: Female header |
Jumpers | Jumpers are mounted on pins to link circuits between adjacent pins and are used for changing settings, upgrading, and resetting board circuitry. Also known as: Mini jumper |