Solderless Breadboards

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
FIT0008-G DFRobot	BREADBOARD TERM STRIP 1.80X1.40"	35
GS-400 Global Specialties	BREADBRD TERM STRIP 3.30X1.40"	1305
PB-203A Global Specialties	POWERED BREADBOARD	24
340-038 Digilent, Inc.	SOLDERLESS BREADBOARD KIT: SMALL	20
BB-32620 Bud Industries, Inc.	BREADBOARD TERM STRIP 3.40X3.20"	67577
PB-326T Global Specialties	TRNSPRNT PROTO-BRD 3260 TIE PNT	5
920-0031-01 SchmartBoard	BREADBOARD 830 TEST POINTS	92
MIKROE-1098 MikroElektronika	BREADBOARD TERMINAL STRIP	11
PRO-S-LAB Global Specialties	BREADBOARD ASSEMBLY 6.89X3.94"	0
9438 TubeDepot	ELENCO 2420 TIE POINT BREADBOARD	2
BB100R BusBoard Prototype Systems	100 TIE-POINT SOLDERLESS PLUG-IN	45
700-00012 Parallax, Inc.	BREADBOARD TERM STRIP 1.75X1.38"	86
9440 TubeDepot	ELENCO 3220 TIE POINT BREADBOARD	0
PB-242T Global Specialties	BREADBOARD ASSEMBLY 6.89X9.06"	2
EXP-355 Global Specialties	BREADBRD TERM STRIP 4.12X2.31"	111
2017 Adafruit	BREADBOARD TERM STRIP 0.70X0.30"	10
EXP-350E Global Specialties	BREADBRD TERM STRIP 3.25X1.75"	76
TW-E40-1020-P Twin Industries	BREADBOARD HIGH TEMP 6.50X2.14"	6
BB-32656 Bud Industries, Inc.	BREADBOARD TERM STRIP 6.50X2.15"	426280
GS-060 Global Specialties	BREADBRD DISTI STRIP 4X0.69" 2PC	123

Solderless Breadboards

1. Overview

Solderless breadboards are reusable electronic prototyping tools that enable rapid circuit assembly without requiring soldering. They utilize spring-loaded contacts to temporarily connect components, offering a cost-effective platform for testing and development. These boards are essential in modern electronics engineering, education, and DIY projects due to their flexibility, reusability, and ease of use.

2. Major Types & Functional Classification

Type	Functional Characteristics	Application Examples
Half-Size Breadboard	400-600 tie points, single power rail	Basic electronics education, small-scale prototyping
Full-Size Breadboard	800+ tie points, dual power rails	Complex circuit development, embedded system testing
Mini Breadboard	170-300 tie points, compact design	Portable projects, sensor integration
Modular Breadboard	Connectable units with bus expansion	Scalable IoT device prototyping
Stackable Breadboard	Vertical expansion capability	Multilayer system development

3. Structure & Composition

Typical construction features:

ABS plastic base with 0.1" grid spacing
Phosphor bronze contacts with gold plating
Embedded bus strips (typically 2x5 rows)
Component retention springs (28-32 AWG compatibility)
Polarized power distribution rails
Anti-static surface treatment

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Typical Value	Significance
Contact Resistance	<1	Ensures signal integrity
Current Capacity	1-5A per node	Determines power handling
Voltage Range	0-30V DC	Defines operational safety
Insertion Force	50-150gF	Affects component durability
Terminal Durability	10,000+ insertions	Dictates product lifespan
Temperature Range	-20 C to +70 C	Environmental stability

5. Application Domains

Primary industries and typical equipment:

Education: Student lab kits, STEM training platforms
Industrial R&D: Sensor network prototyping, control system development
Consumer Electronics: Wearable device testing, IoT gateway development
Robotics: Motor driver testing, sensor fusion prototyping
Research: Analog/digital circuit validation, failure analysis

6. Leading Manufacturers & Products

Manufacturer	Key Product Series	Technical Highlights
Elegoo	EL-140088	830-point full-size board with dual power rails
SparkFun	DEV-12002	Stackable design with 630 tie points
Fritzing	MB102-01	Surface-mount compatible bus system
Bud Industries	431 Series	Industrial-grade contacts with EMI shielding

7. Selection Recommendations

Key considerations:

Project complexity vs. node count requirement
Power distribution needs (single/dual rails)
Component compatibility (through-hole/SMD)
Environmental factors (temperature/humidity)
Expansion requirements (modular connectivity)
Budget constraints vs. durability specifications

8. Industry Trends Analysis

Current development directions include:

Miniaturization with high-density interconnects
Integration of built-in measurement circuits
Smart breadboards with IoT connectivity
Eco-friendly materials with RoHS compliance
Improved contact systems for high-frequency applications
Standardization of modular expansion interfaces

Market growth driven by increasing demand in educational robotics, rapid prototyping services, and decentralized development environments.