Comprehensive guide covering socket, tab, and PCB terminals, their specifications, and proper installation techniques for all connector series.
Precision-formed metal contacts that crimp onto wires or mount to PCBs, providing the electrical connection within connector housings.
Different orientations and mounting requirements demand specific terminal designs to ensure proper fit and reliable connections.
Suffix codes (FR, VR, VS, VT, FT, PC) identify terminal types, with F=flat, V=vertical, R=receptacle, S=socket, T=tab, PC=PCB mount.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Rating | 7A per contact |
| Voltage Rating | 250V AC/DC |
| Wire Range | 16-22 AWG |
| Contact Material | Brass (tin-plated) |
| Contact Resistance | ≤ 5mΩ |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +105°C |
Strip wire insulation to 5-6mm length. Avoid nicking the conductor strands.
Insert stripped wire fully into terminal crimp barrel until it bottoms out.
Use proper crimping tool with correct die. Apply firm, even pressure until crimp is complete.
Push crimped terminal into housing until you hear/feel the lock engage.
Gently pull wire to confirm terminal is fully locked in housing.