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Terminal Blocks - Headers, Plugs and Sockets

14311114401000 Terminal Blocks are used for connecting electrical circuits. They are designed to allow individual components or circuits to be connected without the need for soldering. Terminal Blocks come in a variety of styles, known as headers, plugs and sockets.

Headers

Headers are typically used for connections between two or more pieces of equipment, such as in large-scale production equipment. They consist of a block of material containing multiple metal pins. The pins are connected to a corresponding female connector. Headers are easy to install and can be used to connect circuits with different voltage ratings.

Plugs

Plugs are used to make one-to-one connections. They are the simplest form of terminal block and generally consist of a block of material with either two or three pins. The pins are connected to a male plug. Plugs are commonly used in consumer electronics, such as computers and other small devices.

Sockets

Sockets are designed for use in larger applications, such as in industrial control systems. They are usually larger than plugs and headers, and feature multiple pins. The pins can be connected to a variety of connectors, including terminal blocks, relay assemblies and switching gear. Sockets are more expensive than plugs and headers and may require more complex wiring.

Applications and Working Principles

Terminal blocks are used in a wide range of applications, from consumer electronics to industrial control systems. They are often used to interface two different systems, such as a computer and an industrial control system. Terminal blocks are also used to connect multiple circuits within the same system, such as in large-scale production equipment.Terminal blocks are relatively simple devices. The working principle is simple, they use metal pins to connect two different electrical circuits. The pins create a conductive path between the two circuits, allowing current or signals to easily transfer from one circuit to the other.