How to Select Pogo Pins

With intelligent equipment, using the appropriate material for the Pogo Pin is of the utmost importance; the following are some factors to think about when choosing a Pogo Pin model.

1. Making preparations for the work on Pogo Pins: While choosing a Pogo Pin, it is important to take into consideration the interior area of the product as well as how it will fit into the work routine. If the interior area is too limited, the spring of the Pogo Pin may contract excessively, which will shorten the product’s lifespan. If the interior area is too vast, the spring of the Pogo Pin will not contract enough, which will shorten the spring’s lifespan. If the touch is too great, there will be a delay, which will lead to an imbalance in the characteristic impedance and then an abrupt halt.

2. The materials used for plating: Materials used for electroplating make Pogo Pins more conductive, protect them from oxidation caused by air, and minimize wear and tear. Nonetheless, the effects of the different raw materials are not the same. Since gold is such an excellent conductor, it is often utilized in the electroplating process for high-current RF connections and the products that these connectors produce that have a high characteristic impedance.

3. The damage appeared on the layer that is generated during the electroplating process: it would be beneficial if you made regular contact with the Pogo Pin while you were working, since this will result in damage once a certain length of friction time has passed. The electroplating film’s thickness will also have a big influence on how long the finished product will continue to look its best. If we take usage as an example, the electroplating process layer will get damaged after a certain length of time has passed. It will degrade, which will cause the resistor to become unbalanced due to its excessive size and instability with the characteristic impedance. For instance, the electroplating process layer on the 100,000-time Pogo Pin is much more substantial than the electroplating process layer on the 10,000-time Pogo Pin. As a consequence of this, it is highly recommended that the electroplating process rules be based on the requirements when choosing a product model.

4. The Risks Involved with Being Flexible: The contact force of the Pogo Pin is delivered via the Pogo Pin’s internal elastic force. It’s possible that the amount of force provided by the elastic spring may rapidly compromise the Pogo Pin‘s characteristic impedance. If the elasticity is too high, it will result in an increase in the frictional resistance, which will reduce the Pogo Pin’s lifespan.