Because of their shape, and the way rectangular connectors are fixed together with jacking hardware, these connectors can deliver optimized interconnection of circuits with higher density and less wasted space compared to circulars. Rectangular connectors may be easily fitted with float mount and guide-pin technologies, making them suitable for blind mate and rack-and-panel applications. High contact count — even multi-row — rectangular connectors provide for a much simpler pathway for right angle PC board termination compared to circular connectors.
