Pluggable Terminal Blocks suit high-density applications.
Press Release Summary:
Series 35, 3.5 mm Pluggable Beau® Eurostyle® Terminal Blocks are available in circuit sizes from 2-20 circuits, and can handle up to 10 A at 300 V. Headers are surface mount compatible, and blocks are available in both vertical and right angle configurations. Polarization and key coding prevent mis-mating. Rising cage clamp termination provides secure and reliable connection without strand damage or intermittence. Terminal blocks are UL recognized.
Original Press Release:
3.5mm Pluggable Terminal Blocks from Molex Designed for High-Density Applications
LISLE, Ill. - July 23, 2003 - Reduce valuable printed circuit board space and benefit from an industry standard mating interface and rising cage clamp termination with the 35 Series, 3.5mm Pluggable Beau® Eurostyle® Terminal Blocks from Molex Incorporated. These terminal blocks are available in circuit sizes ranging from two through 20 circuits, and can handle up to 10 amperes at 300V. The 35 Series is also UL recognized to both U.S. and Canadian standards.
Because of their compact size, they are perfect for use in a variety of applications such as instrumentation, security systems, surveillance equipment and alarms. Plus, their ruggedness and durability is ideal for process controls, factory automation, motion controls, motors and drives and other applications.
The new 3.5mm (.138" pitch) terminal blocks offer a 30 percent density advantage over traditional 5.00mm terminal blocks. The headers are surface mount compatible, which saves steps during the manufacturing process. The blocks are available in both vertical and right angle configurations and also offer the option for retention inserts, providing a secure connection when used in tandem with the plugs incorporating the optional retention screws.
"3.5mm terminal blocks have gained widespread market acceptance and are increasingly growing as the terminal block of choice as an increasing number of higher density I/O applications are released," said Paul Silva, Product Manager, Molex Incorporated, Industrial Division. "Their small size makes them perfect for low-level signal, I/O daughter cards and for other applications where printed circuit board real estate is limited."
Additional features of the new 3.5mm pluggable terminal blocks include:
o Rising cage clamp termination, providing a secure and reliable connection without strand damage or intermittence.
o Industry standard mating interface.
o Surface mount compatible header.
o Polarization and key coding features to prevent mis-mating.
o Optional locking ears to secure plug to header in vibration environments, or where the possibility of de-plugging could occur.
The 35 series, 3.5mm terminal blocks offer flexibility at an affordable cost. Pricing for these products depends on quantity, circuit size and style. Typical lead-time is four weeks or less.
Molex Incorporated is a 65-year-old global manufacturer of electronic, electrical and fiber optic interconnection systems. Based in Lisle, Illinois, USA, the company operates 55 manufacturing facilities in 19 countries. The Molex Website address is www.molex.com.
