{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"282888-3","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"282888-3","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/282888-3","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/282888-3","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity Buchanan 282888-3, 3 positions per level, 2 levels, 5.00 mm pitch, 17.5 A, 300 V, green, through hole, screw rising cage clamp, M3.","salesMarkdown":"## What This PCB Terminal Block Does The TE Connectivity 282888-3 is a two-level, 3-position-per-level PCB-mount terminal block from the Buchanan series. It terminates wires via a screw-driven rising cage clamp — the M3 screw tightens to 0.79 Nm (7.0 Lb-In), pulling the clamp up against the conductor. The green polyamide (PA66) housing is the standard Buchanan colour; side interlocking lets you gang multiple blocks into a single multi-position assembly without extra hardware. ## Board Layout and Wire Termination The 5.00 mm pitch sets the PCB drill pattern — each level has its own solder pin, so a 3-position, 2-level block needs six through-hole pads on 5.00 mm centres. The mating orientation is horizontal with the board (side entry), meaning wires enter parallel to the PCB surface. The rising cage clamp works with both solid and stranded wire; no ferrule is required, though ferrules help with fine-stranded 30 AWG. The brass contact material is tin-plated, adequate for the 17.5 A per-level rating in indoor, non-corrosive environments. ## Current and Voltage Capacity Rated 17.5 A per level at 300 V. ## Side Interlocking and Ganging The interlocking (side) feature means the 282888-3 has dovetail slots on both sides. You can slide multiple blocks together to build a longer terminal strip — no separate jumper bar or end bracket needed for mechanical alignment. The interlock keeps the blocks aligned on the PCB during wave solder and in service.","metaTitle":"TE Connectivity 282888-3 Buchanan Terminal Block, 3 Pos, 5mm","metaDescription":"TE Connectivity 282888-3 Buchanan terminal block, 3 positions per level, 2 levels, 5.00 mm pitch, 17.5 A, 300 V, green housing, rising cage clamp, M3 screw.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"Buchanan","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"RoHS Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Wire-to-Board Connectors","Wire-to-Board Headers"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Color":"Green","Pitch":"0.197\\\" (5.00mm)","Series":"Buchanan","Current":"17.5 A","Package":"Bulk","Voltage":"300 V","Features":"Interlocking (Side)","Wire Gauge":"12-30 AWG","Screw Thread":"M3","Mounting Type":"Through Hole","Product Status":"Active","Torque - Screw":"0.79 Nm (7.0 Lb-In)","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Housing Material":"Polyamide (PA66), Nylon 6/6","Number of Levels":"2","Wire Termination":"Screw - Rising Cage Clamp","Mating Orientation":"Horizontal with Board","Base Product Number":"282888","Positions Per Level":"3","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":"$5.3700","priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$5.37000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$4.70400","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$4.58080","currency":"USD"},{"qty":50,"price":"$4.48220","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$4.21140","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$4.18676","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$3.91584","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$3.49717","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/bb1f9fd1bca53e6c99fbf1d2cb193112.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/282888-3/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the wire gauge range for 282888-3?","answer":"The 282888-3 accepts 12-30 AWG wire. The rising cage clamp grips both solid and stranded conductors within that range."},{"question":"Is 282888-3 RoHS compliant?","answer":"Yes, the 282888-3 is RoHS compliant."},{"question":"What is the screw torque specification for 282888-3?","answer":"The M3 screw torque specification is 0.79 Nm (7.0 Lb-In). Overtightening can damage the clamp or strip the thread in the PA66 housing."},{"question":"Does 282888-3 have an interlocking feature?","answer":"Yes, the 282888-3 has side interlocking. Multiple blocks can be ganged together to form a longer terminal strip without extra hardware."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/282888-3","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/282888-3 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}}