[sebhc] A question of Gold

[Lee Hart]

Carroll Waddell wrote:
> 
> While looking for H8 card connectors, I came across both a gold and a
> select gold. Can someone tell me what is the difference?

It is easier (but more expensive) for the manufacturer to gold plate the
entire terminal. But the only part of the terminal that actually needs
the gold is the actual contact area. "Selective gold" plating means they
only gold plate the part of the terminal that actually touches the pin.
It's generally a better option.
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