This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Terminal Block Contacts category on DigiKey.com
Terminal block contacts are a component of an electrical interconnect system, which are applied to a conductor by crimping, soldering, or other method and inserted into a housing which provides electrical insulation and retention features for multiple sets of contacts. Similar to the contacts used in standard rectangular connector systems, they are differentiated on the basis of being designed for use with terminal block products that provide a pluggable wire-to-board interconnect function.
SelectionCharacteristics
Pin or Socket: Indicates the contact gender. Can also indicate the shape/construction of the contact.
Contact Termination: Identifies how the contact attaches to the wire, such as crimp or solder.
Wire Gauge: The wire size or size range with which a product is designed for use, typically expressed in terms of American Wire Gauge.
Contact Finish: Indicates the finish/plating material applied to the contacts.
Contact Finish Thickness: Indicates the thickness of the finish/plating material applied to the contacts.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | 1480000000 |
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| DIGI-KEY PART # | 281-3116-2-ND - Tape & Reel (TR) |
| MANUFACTURER | Weidmüller |
| DESCRIPTION | Contact Crimp Socket Tin |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 3190564 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 277-5746-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Phoenix Contact |
| DESCRIPTION | Contact Crimp Socket |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 711-117 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 2946-711-117-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | WAGO Corporation |
| DESCRIPTION | Contact Non-Gendered |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |