Jumper Wire

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Jumper wires are essential components in electronics and prototyping, used to create temporary electrical connections between components or points on a circuit board. Here’s an overview of jumper wires and their typical uses:

Overview:

  1. Types:
    • Dupont Wires: These are single-core wires with male or female Dupont connectors at each end, commonly used for breadboarding and connecting to headers or pins on microcontrollers and other electronic modules.
    • Pre-cut Jumper Wires: These are typically pre-cut and stripped wires with or without connectors, used for soldering connections on circuit boards or creating custom-length jumpers.
    • Dupont Ribbon Cables: These are flat cables with multiple wires, often used for connecting multiple pins or headers over longer distances.
  2. Connectors:
    • Male-to-Male: Both ends have pins or connectors that plug into headers or sockets.
    • Male-to-Female: One end has pins or connectors, and the other has sockets, useful for extending connections or bridging gaps on a breadboard.
    • Female-to-Female: Both ends have sockets, used for connecting between two male headers or extending connections.
  3. Uses:
    • Breadboarding: Quickly connect components on a breadboard without soldering, facilitating rapid prototyping and testing.
    • Circuit Design: Create temporary or semi-permanent connections between components on a circuit board during development or testing phases.
    • Repair and Maintenance: Use jumper wires to replace damaged traces or connections on circuit boards or to bypass faulty components.
  4. Materials and Sizes:
    • Wire Gauge: Typically around 22-24 AWG (American Wire Gauge) for flexibility and sufficient current handling capability.
    • Insulation: Insulated with PVC or similar materials to prevent short circuits and ensure safety.

Considerations:

  • Length: Choose appropriate lengths to reach between components or across a breadboard without excessive slack.
  • Color Coding: Using different colors helps in organizing and identifying connections in complex circuits.
  • Durability: Ensure connectors and wires are of good quality to withstand repeated use and handling.

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