284406-1 Connectors, Interconnects

284406-1 Terminals, Housings, and Boots are versatile electrical components designed to provide electrical connection in an industrial electronic system. They are used for connecting electronic components to PC boards, wire harnesses, and back planes. The connection between electrical components and PC boards is made via a housing or boot, over which a block or terminal fits. 284406-1 Terminals, Housings, and Boots are available in a variety of types and sizes making them suitable for a wide range of applications.

Application Field

284406-1 Terminals, Housings, and Boots are used for a range of electrical connection needs. They are typically used for connecting discrete electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits to printed circuit boards (PCBs). They can also be used to connect cables in a wire harness or back plane. The type of connection and the size of the terminal, housing, or boot determine the size and shape of the terminal header used in the application.

284406-1 Terminals, Housings, and Boots are available in straight, right angle, and ultidirectional varieties. The different types can provide reliable connection in a wide range of environments, including automotive, industrial, and aerospace applications. Terminals also come in shielded and unshielded varieties. The shielded versions provide protection from electrical noise, enabling greater reliability in harsh electrical environments.

Working Principle

In electrical applications, terminals, housings, and boots are used to facilitate the connection between two electrical components. Typically, a terminal is used to connect the component being soldered to a PCB or another terminal. The terminal is then inserted into a housing or boot, which provides strain relief and insulation. The housing or boot also protects the terminal from corrosion and vibration, helping to ensure a reliable connection.

When a terminal is used to connect two wires, the terminal is first attached to one end of the wire using a connector. The other end of the wire is attached to the other end of the terminal using a terminal pin or another type of connector. The terminal is then inserted into the housing or boot, which provides strain relief and insulation. The housing or boot also helps to protect the terminal from corrosion and vibration.

Terminals, housings, and boots can also be used to directly connect a wire or cables to a PCB. In such applications, the terminal is inserted into the circuit board, with the wire or cable going through the terminal, the housing, or the boot. The terminal is then attached to the PCB by soldering, crimping, or staking. The housing or boot provides strain relief and insulation, and also helps to protect the terminal from corrosion and vibration.

284406-1 Terminals, Housings, and Boots provide reliable electrical connection in a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. Their versatility and ability to provide a secure connection make them a popular choice in a variety of applications. Whether used to connect wires or cables to a PCB, or to connect two pieces of electronic components, 284406-1 Terminals, Housings, and Boots provide reliable and secure connections.