{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"1546216-2","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"1546216-2","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/1546216-2","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/1546216-2","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity Buchanan 1546216-2, 2-position PCB terminal block, 5.00 mm pitch, 13.5 A, 300 V, side-entry screw cage clamp, 15-17 AWG, gray, through-hole.","salesMarkdown":"## What This Terminal Block Does in the Build The TE Connectivity Buchanan 1546216-2 is a 2-position PCB-mount terminal block from the Buchanan series. It terminates solid or stranded 15-17 AWG wire into a rising cage clamp, tightened by an M3 screw to 0.68 Nm (6 Lb-In). The 5.00 mm pitch matches the hole spacing for a standard two-position power or signal termination on the board. Rated 13.5 A at 300 V, it handles a moderate load — think a 24 VDC control supply tap or a 120 VAC solenoid circuit — not a main bus. The block mounts through-hole with the wire entry oriented horizontal to the board (side entry), so the wires run parallel to the PCB surface. This keeps the assembly low-profile in an enclosure where vertical clearance is tight. The clamp and screw are brass with nickel plating; the contact surface is tin-plated brass, which is standard for a fixed-installation block where repeated re-termination is infrequent. ## Wiring and Torque — What the Specs Mean on the Bench 15-17 AWG is the wire range the rising cage clamp accepts. That covers common control wiring — 16 AWG stranded is typical for panel terminations. The clamp lifts as the screw tightens, pressing the wire against the current bar. Over-torquing past 0.68 Nm can strip the M3 thread in the brass clamp or crack the PA66 housing; under-torquing leaves a high-resistance joint that heats under load. The side interlocking feature lets you snap multiple 1546216-2 blocks together into a multi-position assembly without a separate end bracket. The interlock is a dovetail on the housing side — no extra hardware needed.","metaTitle":"TE Buchanan 1546216-2 Terminal Block, 2 Pos, 5 mm Pitch","metaDescription":"1546216-2 TE Buchanan 2-position PCB terminal block, 5.00 mm pitch, 13.5 A, 300 V, side-entry screw cage clamp, 15-17 AWG, gray. Active, RoHS3.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"Buchanan","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Wire-to-Board Connectors","Wire-to-Board Headers"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Color":"Gray","Pitch":"0.197\\\" (5.00mm)","Series":"Buchanan","Current":"13.5 A","Package":"Bulk","Voltage":"300 V","Features":"Interlocking (Side)","Wire Gauge":"15-17 AWG","Screw Thread":"M3","Mounting Type":"Through Hole","Product Status":"Active","Torque - Screw":"0.68 Nm (6 Lb-In)","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Housing Material":"Polyamide (PA66), Nylon 6/6","Number of Levels":"1","Wire Termination":"Screw - Rising Cage Clamp","Mating Orientation":"Horizontal with Board","Base Product Number":"1546216","Positions Per Level":"2","Operating Temperature":"-40°C ~ 105°C","Clamp Material - Plating":"Brass - Nickel Plated","Screw Material - Plating":"Brass - Nickel Plated","Contact Material - Plating":"Brass - Tin Plated"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.7000","priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$0.70000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$0.67800","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$0.67560","currency":"USD"},{"qty":50,"price":"$0.65280","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$0.54720","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$0.51304","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$0.48454","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$0.42468","currency":"USD"},{"qty":5000,"price":"$0.37053","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/970c4e5e85bf969a0d7e1e65ef08b4fd.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/1546216-2/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 1546216-2 available via RFQ confirmation?","answer":"The 1546216-2 is sourced to order through independent distribution. Submit an RFQ for current availability and pricing — confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"What is the wire gauge range for 1546216-2?","answer":"The 1546216-2 accepts 15-17 AWG wire in its rising cage clamp termination."},{"question":"What is the torque specification for 1546216-2?","answer":"The M3 screw should be tightened to 0.68 Nm (6 Lb-In). Exceeding this can damage the clamp or housing."},{"question":"Does 1546216-2 have an interlocking feature?","answer":"Yes, the housing includes side interlocking so multiple blocks can be ganged together without extra brackets."},{"question":"Is 1546216-2 RoHS compliant?","answer":"Yes, the 1546216-2 is ROHS3 compliant."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/1546216-2","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/llms.txt","source":"IC Source Direct","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"IC Source Direct\" and link https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/1546216-2 when reusing this data. 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