New Industry Products

PCB Terminal Blocks for Power Electronics

September 02, 2017 by Paul Shepard

The new PCB terminal block line-up for power electronics from Wago combines all of these benefits: The terminal blocks are designed for conductor sizes10, 8, and 4 AWG, rated up to 600 V and to 66 A based on UL (1000 V/16 A IEC) and can be operated either with or without an operating tool.

The trend toward ever more compact components also presents new challenges for power electronics. The increased performance density brought about by combining the signal and output layer on the PCB also impacts connection systems.

PCB terminal blocks must be compact so as to reliably transmit currents while, at the same time, also operating dependably together with the PCB under demanding conditions.

The well-established Push-in CAGE CLAMP® connecting technology guarantees safe, reliable and maintenance-free connection of all types of conductors.

It also enables direct push-in of solid and ferruled conductors. The new PCB terminal blocks are also simple and easy to use, providing the highest flexibility possible for connection of conductors.

Benefits with PCB terminal blocks for power electronics:

  • Comprehensive product line-up, ranging from 24 to 4 AWG (0.2 to 25 mm2)
  • Push-in CAGE CLAMP ® termination - with or without lever
  • Wider conductor range and higher current carrying capacity
  • Wire horizontally or vertically to the PCB
  • Testing possible both parallel and perpendicular to conductor entry