{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"282830-4","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"282830-4","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/282830-4","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/282830-4","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors Buchanan series, 282830-4, Type Plug for Unshrouded Header, 4 positions, 0.197\" (5.00mm) pitch, 12 A, 300 V, free-hanging (in-line), 90° wire entry, screw rising-cage clamp, green housing, UL94 V-0.","salesMarkdown":"## 4-Position, 5mm Pitch, 12A — the Workhorse Plug for a Panel The 282830-4 is a 4-position plug from the Buchanan series, on a 0.197\" (5.00mm) pitch, rated 12 A per position at 300 V — enough for a motor lead, a lighting tap, or a small power distribution block inside a cabinet. It's a free-hanging (in-line) plug with a 90° wire entry, meaning the wire comes in from the side, not straight in — a real space-saver when the wire needs to run parallel to the board edge. Termination is a screw rising-cage clamp: the wire gets clamped between the cage and the conductor bar, not just pinched by a set-screw point. That means even stranded wire gets a full grip without strand damage. ## Screw Torque, Wire Range, and Clamp Detail The screw torque spec is 0.68 Nm (6 Lb-In) — a number a field hand can feel with a standard screwdriver; over-torque strips the M3 screw, under-torque leaves a loose connection that heats up under load. Wire range covers 12-30 AWG (0.05-2mm²), with a strip length of 6-7.5mm — wide enough for a 12 AWG power feed or a 30 AWG signal wire. ## Side Stacking and Housing Details The plug features side stacking — you can snap multiple 282830-4 plugs side-by-side to build a multi-position block without a separate jumper bar. Each plug stays independent, but they lock together mechanically. Housing is polyamide (PA66, Nylon 6/6) rated UL94 V-0, so it won't support a flame inside an enclosure. Color is green, which is standard for Buchanan terminal blocks.","metaTitle":"282830-4 TE Connectivity Buchanan 4-Pos 5mm Plug, 12A, 300V","metaDescription":"282830-4 TE Connectivity AMP Connectors Buchanan terminal block plug, 4 positions, 0.197\" (5.00mm) pitch, 12 A, 300 V, free-hanging, 90° wire entry, screw","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"Buchanan","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Pin Headers, Sockets & Housings","Header Plugs & Sockets"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Type":"Plug for Unshrouded Header","Color":"Green","Pitch":"0.197\\\" (5.00mm)","Series":"Buchanan","Package":"Bulk","Features":"Side Stacking","Screw Size":"M3","Current - UL":"12 A","Voltage - UL":"300 V","Current - IEC":"-","Mounting Type":"Free Hanging (In-Line)","Product Status":"Active","Torque - Screw":"0.68 Nm (6 Lb-In)","Plug Wire Entry":"90°","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Contact Material":"Phosphor Bronze","Housing Material":"Polyamide (PA66), Nylon 6/6","Number of Levels":"1","Insulation Height":"0.453\\\" (11.50mm)","Termination Style":"Screw - Rising Cage Clamp","Wire Strip Length":"6-7.5mm","Header Orientation":"-","Ingress Protection":"-","Base Product Number":"282830","Contact Tail Length":"-","Number of Positions":"4","Positions Per Level":"4","Contact Mating Finish":"Tin","Operating Temperature":"-40°C ~ 110°C","Wire Gauge or Range - AWG":"12-30 AWG","Wire Gauge or Range - mm²":"0.05-2mm²","Material Flammability Rating":"UL94 V-0"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$2.5500","priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$2.55000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$2.27100","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$2.25920","currency":"USD"},{"qty":50,"price":"$2.23620","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$2.05170","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$2.04020","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$1.85578","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$1.65983","currency":"USD"},{"qty":5000,"price":"$1.46388","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/1a7612b241adf0d187deae13df93b453.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/282830-4/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Is 282830-4 RoHS compliant?","answer":"Yes, it is RoHS3 compliant."},{"question":"What is the torque specification for 282830-4?","answer":"The screw torque is 0.68 Nm (6 Lb-In). Use a torque screwdriver set to that value — over-torque strips the M3 screw, under-torque leaves a loose connection."},{"question":"Can 282830-4 be used in high vibration environments?","answer":"The screw rising-cage clamp provides a secure grip on the wire, and the side-stacking feature adds mechanical rigidity when multiple plugs are ganged. However, there is no locking latch or secondary retention — for high-vibration applications (e.g., near an engine or compressor), consider a plug with a screw-lock or a vibration-rated terminal block."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/282830-4","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/282830-4 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:52:26.615Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:52:26.615Z","indexable":true}}