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SECTION A - SERIES 11
Terminal Blocks for Printed Circuit Boards
Series 11 brings versatility and reliability to making connections between printed circuit boards
and electronic or electrical components. The elevator-style clamping mechanism has excellent
contact qualities and resistance to vibration to ensure that connections are secure and reliable for
the life of the component the design allows an extremely large number of connect/disconnect
cycles without harming the connecting wires. The special design of the contact springs provides for
efficient long-lasting current transmission.
A variety of headers allow plug insertion parallel, perpendicular or 45-degree to the printed circuit
board providing flexible solutions to meet the needs of the designer. Headers are provided with
sidewalls for a greater degree of security contact pins are shrouded on five sides and prevent
contact pin misalignment with the plug’s contact springs. The design of series 11 eliminates
misaligned insertion of the plug in the header.
The plug uses the well-proven elevator-style clamping system. The captive screw design ensures
multiple wire insertion cycles and effective vibration resistance. The captive screws will not work
loose and be lost during transport, assembly or handling.Headers are also available with locking
flanges that interlock the plug and header after installation. The captive screws will not work loose
and be lost during transport, assembly or handling.
All single level headers with standard spacing provide 2 to 24 positions. For those applications
requiring very high wiring densities, our double level headers provide 4 to 48 poles.
If a printed circuit board design presents a difficult and crowded situation, raised headers are
available these allow the plug to connect to the high profile header outside the enclosure if needed.
Common applications requiring the use of high profile headers are those where the printed circuit
board is shielded in a cabinet or enclosure because of EMI interference, temperature or
atmospheric requirements, etc.
The friction-fit design of the plug and header includes a locking mechanism to prevent accidental
separation due to the effect of vibration while allowing easy disconnection when required.
Each product has a "How To Order" area as well as a complete listing of UL and CSA approval
specifications, available options and accessories.