PCB terminal blocks and PCB connectors

PCB terminal blocks and PCB connectors

Versatile connection technology, reliable connections: PCB terminal blocks and PCB connectors are fundamental components of all electronic devices. Our portfolio provides the right connection technology for the transmission of signals, data, and power for almost all applications. Our portfolio includes PCB terminal blocks and PCB connectors, wire-to-board connectors, and high-current feed-through terminal blocks.

Your advantages

  • Very high degree of flexibility with versatile connection technologies such as Push-in or screw connection
  • Can be used in numerous applications and in a wide range of industries with a range of pitches and number of positions
  • Very high degree of reliability with high material quality
  • Long service life with fully developed contact geometries and surfaces
  • Expert support and advice from experienced product specialists for design-in projects as well as customer-specific versions
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SPE PCB terminal block application

White paper on data transmission with classic PCB connection technology Economical and robust data connections for industrial applications

Reliable and high-performance data transmission is becoming increasingly important in industrial communication. Standardized connectors such as RJ45 and M12 are widely used, but limited space and high mechanical requirements often require alternative solutions. PCB terminal blocks provide interesting possibilities here. But what about signal integrity, transmission speed, and electromagnetic compatibility? Find out more about the basics, influencing factors, and practical tips.

New products

GSMSTB 2,5 connectors with screw connection
Power connectors for high-density applications
Push-in PCB terminal blocks in TWIN design
Double-row PCB connectors with Push-X connection
PCB terminal blocks with Push-X connection
PTS 1,5 pin strip PCB connectors
PC 16 PCB connectors
System overview of XPC series PCB connectors

Angled connectors with screw connection

Ideal for applications with limited space

The PCB connector with a screw connection and a 45° angled connection direction is available in a 7.62 mm pitch. There are versions with and without screw flange. It is compatible with the existing COMBICON product range.

Main features

  • Screw connection
  • Pitch: 7.62 mm
  • Conductor cross-section: 0.2 mm² … 2.5 mm²
  • Currents up to 12 A
  • Voltages up to 630 V
  • Compatible with the MSTB family with a pitch of 7.62 mm

Your Advantages

  • Well-known connection principle allows worldwide use
  • Low generation of heat with a particularly high contact force
  • Screwable flange for particularly good mechanical stability
  • Allows connection of two conductors
  • Angled cable outlet for confined spaces

Hybrid power board-to-board connectors

Compact solution for power and signals

The Power Connect Hybrid (PCH) series includes hybrid board-to-board connectors with power and signal contacts. With a current carrying capacity of up to 85 A per contact, the PCH series meets the requirements for compact solutions with a high power.

Main features

  • High-power, low-power, and signal contacts
  • Max. current per contact: high power: 85 A / low power: 51 A / signal: 1 A
  • Pitch: high power: 5 mm / low power: 7 mm / signal: 2 mm
  • Orientation: right-angled for coplanar board-to-board connections
  • Conformance with OCP (Open Compute Project)

Your Advantages

  • Combined high-power and signal transmission in a single connector for space- and cost-saving use
  • Compliance with the OCP Standard for Power Supply Units (PSU) and Battery Backup Units (BBU)
  • Automated processing with reflow solderability
  • Multi-level sequenced pinning for safe connection and disconnection under load
  • Blind-mate capability for easy, reliable plugging

Push-in PCB terminal blocks in TWIN design

Technology upgrade for connection technology

The SPTH series with Push-in Technology features larger test openings and a connection capacity of up to 4 mm². With the TWIN design and the same footprint, device manufacturers can switch flexibly between connection technologies without having to adapt the PCB layout or device housing.

Main features

  • Push-in spring connection
  • Pitch: 5.0 mm and 5.08 mm
  • Conductor cross-section: 0.14 mm² … 4 mm²
  • Currents up to 32 A
  • Voltages up to 400 V
  • Compatible with the MKDS family

Your Advantages

  • Compact: space savings of 20% compared to comparable Push-in PCB terminal blocks
  • TWIN design: uniform design and identical pinning for Push-in and screw connection
  • Large test opening: integrated touch connection for simple testing
  • Solder pins with insertion geometry: optimum positioning in the assembly process
  • Push-in Technology: time-saving conductor connection and long-term stable connection

Double-row connectors with Push-X

Highly convenient operation in a compact design

The DXPC 1,5 series double-row PCB connectors feature a convenient Push-X conductor connection. Flexible and rigid conductors can be connected quickly and with practically no force needed. The double-row contacts enable a high packing density in a small area.

Main features

  • Push-X technology
  • Pitch: 3.5 mm
  • Conductor cross-section: 1.5 mm²
  • Currents up to 8 A
  • Voltages up to 160 V
  • 2 to 20 positions
  • Available with/without screw flange or lock-and-release lever

Your Advantages

  • Immediate confirmation via acoustic and visual feedback during conductor connection
  • Fast conductor connection for all conductor types with and without ferrules
  • Compatibility with existing COMBICON portfolio connectors
  • Contacts arranged in a double row enable high packing density in a compact area
  • Optimized for tight installation situations with operation and conductor connection from one direction

PCB terminal blocks with Push-X

Easy to plug in with Push-X technology

The XPT series PCB terminal blocks feature the user-friendly Push-X connection. This technology makes it possible to connect flexible and rigid conductors to particularly quickly, simply by plugging them straight in with practically no force necessary.

Main features

  • Push-X technology
  • Pitch: 3.5 mm and 5.0 mm
  • Conductor cross-section: 0.34 mm² … 4 mm²
  • Currents up to 32 A
  • Voltages up to 400 V
  • Compatible with SPT 2,5 and SPT THR 1,5

Your Advantages

  • Immediate confirmation via acoustic and visual feedback during conductor connection
  • Fast conductor connection for all conductor types with and without ferrules
  • Highly convenient operation with the effortless and tool-free direct-connection technology
  • Operation, conductor connection, and test pick-off from one direction for easy integration into the device front
  • Same footprint as the existing SPT 2,5 and SPT THR 1,5 models in the COMBICON portfolio

Bridged pin strip PCB connectors

Convenient loop through of potentials

The PTS 1,5/ PH-CLIP-B PCB connector is ideal for looping through potentials in building applications. With its clip geometry, it can be latched onto the lower housing part without tools. Cost-optimized pin strips are used to make contact with the PCB.

Main features

  • Conductor cross-sections: 0.2 mm² ... 2.5 mm²
  • Currents up to 10 A for the device and 16 A for loop through
  • Voltages up to 400 V
  • Pitch: 5.0 mm
  • 2-, 4-, and 6-position
  • Compatible with the PST 1,3

Your Advantages

  • Tool-free, time-saving Push-in connection
  • Internal bridging for the easy loop through of potentials
  • Can be latched into the device housing with the clip geometry
  • Intuitive operation with color-coded actuating push button
  • Maximum clamping space in a small component size

Touch-protected connectors with screw connection

Flexible for power electronics

With the PC 16 HC series, the classic connection technology with screw connection is now also available with enhanced touch protection for the new pin connector pattern. The plugs with a 10.16 mm pitch have a current carrying capacity of 76 A at standard ambient temperatures of ≥40°C.

Main features

  • Pitch: 10.16 mm
  • Currents up to 76 A in ambient temperatures of ≥40°C
  • Voltages up to 1,000 V
  • 2- to 6-pos.
  • With middle flange as an option
  • Increased touch protection in accordance with IEC/ UL 61800-5-1

Your Advantages

  • Enhanced touch protection for a high level of safety even when not plugged in
  • Pin connector pattern compatible with the LPC 16 lever-actuated PCB connector
  • Well-known connection principle allows worldwide use
  • Low generation of heat with a particularly high contact force
  • Allows connection of two conductors

PCB connectors with Push-X technology

Highly convenient operation during conductor connection

The convenient Push-X conductor connection is integrated into XPC 2,5 series PCB connectors. Push-X technology enables you to connect flexible and rigid conductors quickly and with virtually zero effort.

Main features

  • Currents up to 16 A
  • Voltages up to 320 V (300 V UL)
  • Conductor cross-sections up to 2.5 mm²
  • 5.08 mm pitch
  • 2- to 12-pos.

Your Advantages

  • Fast conductor connection for all conductor types with and without ferrules
  • Highly convenient operation with the effortless and tool-free direct-connection technology
  • Acoustic feedback during conductor connection
  • The lever position shows the connection status
  • Compatible with COMBICON PCB connectors with a pitch of 5.08 mm

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PCB connectors and electronics housings: Connection technology for the future

Phoenix Contact provides you with versatile connection technology solutions in the form of PCB connectors, board-to-board connectors, and electronics housings that are available in different forms, colors, and connection options. Benefit from our extensive development and manufacturing expertise for your individual connection solution.

PCB terminal blocks

PCB terminal blocks

Whether with process interfaces, automation components, or frequency converters: PCB terminal blocks of the XS to XXL Combicon product lines enable the easy and safe transmission of signals, data, and power directly to the PCB.

  • For conductor cross-sections from 0.14 to 95 mm²
  • For currents up to 232 A and voltages up to 1,000 V
  • With screw, spring, and insulation displacement connection
  • For 2.5 to 20 mm pitch
PCB connectors with innovative connection technologies

PCB connectors

The PCB connectors of the COMBICON XS to XL product lines deliver a universal, maintenance-friendly conductor connection for almost all device designs in a wide range of industries and markets. Assembled connectors with various cable lengths and cross-sections also provide connection solutions that are immediately ready for use.

  • For conductor cross-sections from 0.14 to 35 mm²
  • For currents up to 125 A and voltages up to 1,000 V
  • With screw, spring, lever, pierce, or crimp connection
  • With locking via latching systems or screw flanges
  • For 2.5 to 15 mm pitch
SPT modular series configurable PCB terminal blocks

Modular PCB terminal blocks in the SPT modular series

SPT modular series configurable PCB terminal blocks supply your industrial electronics with up to 1,500 V in a single connection block. Benefit from 24/7 access to all configuration data including via QR code on the product

  • Simple configuration of color spaces, individual position colors, and different cross-sections
  • Seamless digital process chain for the rapid development of the configured item, for smooth production, and reliable delivery
High-current feed-through terminal blocks for flexible transmission solutions

High-current feed-through terminal blocks

With high-current feed-through terminal blocks, you can transmit high currents and voltages safely and reliably through the housing panel. The various mounting positions ensure that you always have the right solution for safe connection technology.

  • For conductor cross-sections from 4 to 95 mm²
  • For currents up to 232 A and voltages up to 1,000 V
  • With screw, spring, T-LOX or bolt connection
  • For panel thickness from 1 to 6 mm
Wire-to-board connectors optimized for cable assemblies

Wire-to-board connectors optimized for cable assemblies

The PCB connectors from the CONNEXIS portfolio are optimized for cable assembly. They include connectors and headers with a horizontal or vertical connection direction as well as panel feed-throughs.

  • For crimp contacts for conductors from AWG 28 ... AWG 14
  • With a tool-free, time-saving Push-in connection
  • 2 ... 20 positions
  • Pitches of 2.5 mm, 3.81 mm, and 5.08 mm
  • For voltages (III/2) from 160 to 210 V

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The display of the corresponding counterparts is dynamic and updated automatically in the event of changes in the portfolio. The service is available for the COMBICON portfolio and is being continuously extended to include the entire Phoenix Contact product range. Why not try it out? Experience the efficiency of our new function.

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Various PCB terminal blocks, PCB connectors, and high-current feed-through terminal blocks

Connection technology for the transmission of data, signals, and power

Electronic devices in industrial applications are subject to constantly growing demands. The trend is toward miniaturization: space-saving terminal blocks and PCB connectors must allow for more electronics in the smallest possible space in the control cabinet or in other applications. The components need to be more compact and the connection technology needs be more powerful, resilient, and flexible.
Phoenix Contact meets these requirements with its comprehensive product portfolio. The IP20 connection technology enables device manufacturers to create optimum connections for data, signal, and power transmission. Boasting more than 10,000 different products, the comprehensive portfolio provides the right connection for every application.

Magnetic inductive flow meter with PCB connection technology
Servo controller with PCB connector
High-current feed-through terminal blocks for power up to 232 A/1000 V (IEC)
Magnetic inductive flow meter with PCB connection technology

As a device manufacturer, develop tailor-made transmission solutions for your application for common fieldbuses and Industrial Ethernet, e.g., consisting of hybrid connectors for simultaneous data and power transmission (Power over Ethernet). Versatile CAT5 cabling is also available.

Servo controller with PCB connector

For signal transmission, use Phoenix Contact’s portfolio for currents up to 8 A and voltages up to 300 V. Versions with shield connection are also available.

High-current feed-through terminal blocks for power up to 232 A/1000 V (IEC)

For high-power transmission, we offer PCB terminal blocks and PCB connectors with conductor cross-sections up to 95 mm² and up to 20 mm pitch. As a device manufacturer, versions with shield connection provide you with greater freedom.

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