MIDLOTHIAN, VA - ERNI Electronics has introduced its 'Connector Application Wizard' for PCB design, a web-based tool that can be used for the PCB connector selection process.

The company has divided the typical PCB configurations into four connector application areas: PCBs arranged on the same level (extender card), Stacked or parallel PCBs (mezzanine), PCBs arranged at a right angle (motherboard-to-daughtercard), or PCB-cable connections (board-to-cable).

Each of the four connector categories are represented by an application Icon. By selecting the appropriate icon, an overview of possible connector options appear. Arranged by the smallest pitch first, the overview provides available termination methods, including surface-mount, through-hole and press-fit.

In addition, each connector listed has a 'show mating products' link to provide all connector choices available, including board-to-board and cable-to-board options. Detailed product descriptions, data sheets, stock checks and the ability to request samples are also available.