{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"282900-3","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"282900-3","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/282900-3","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/282900-3","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity Buchanan 282900-3, 3-position PCB terminal block, 0.197\" (5.00 mm) pitch, 17.5 A, 300 V, through-hole, horizontal wire entry, screw rising cage clamp, green housing, bulk.","salesMarkdown":"The TE Connectivity Buchanan 282900-3 is a 3-position, single-level PCB-mount terminal block on a 0.197\" (5.00 mm) pitch. It terminates wire via a screw-driven rising cage clamp — the screw pushes a clamp plate down onto the conductor, not the wire itself, so stranded conductors are captured without damage. The block is rated 17.5 A at 300 V, with a wire range from 12 AWG down to 30 AWG. It is through-hole soldered to the board, and the horizontal wire entry (parallel to the PCB surface) keeps the wiring profile low inside an enclosure. The green housing is standard for PCB terminal blocks in industrial control, power supplies, and lighting ballasts — the colour helps identify ground or neutral circuits at a glance. The 17.5 A per-level rating is the headline spec — this is a power terminal, not a signal block. The 12-30 AWG wire range means you can land a 12 AWG power feed and a 30 AWG sense wire in the same block, which is useful for mixed-gauge harnesses in power distribution. The specified screw torque of 0.79 Nm (7.0 Lb-In) is the clamp force needed to meet the current rating — under-torquing raises contact resistance and risks thermal runaway at 17.5 A. ## Termination and Field Service The rising cage clamp accepts solid or stranded wire. The M3 screw is brass with nickel plating, and the clamp plate is brass-nickel as well.","metaTitle":"TE Connectivity 282900-3 Buchanan Terminal Block, 3 Pos","metaDescription":"TE Connectivity 282900-3 Buchanan PCB terminal block, 3 positions, 0.197\" (5.00 mm) pitch, 17.5 A, 300 V, screw rising cage clamp, green housing, active","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":"Green","Pitch":"0.197\\\" (5.00mm)","Series":"Buchanan","Current":"17.5 A","Package":"Bulk","Voltage":"300 V","Features":"Interlocking (Rear, Side), Mid Wire Entry Level","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":"1","Wire Termination":"Screw - Rising Cage Clamp","Mating Orientation":"Horizontal with Board","Base Product Number":"282900","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":"$2.9400","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$2.94000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$2.62200","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$2.60840","currency":"USD"},{"qty":50,"price":"$2.58180","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$2.32760","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$2.31424","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$2.14034","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$1.91293","currency":"USD"},{"qty":5000,"price":"$1.65877","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/5927c0c258264f57c4a8d5117e680e7b.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the torque specification for the 282900-3 screw?","answer":"The screw torque specification is 0.79 Nm (7.0 Lb-In). Use a torque screwdriver set to this value to ensure the rising cage clamp applies sufficient force to the conductor without stripping the M3 brass screw."},{"question":"Can the 282900-3 be used with 30 AWG wire?","answer":"Yes, the 282900-3 accepts wire from 12 AWG to 30 AWG. The rising cage clamp can grip a 30 AWG solid or stranded conductor, though for such fine wire the stripped length and insertion force should be checked against the clamp opening."},{"question":"Is the 282900-3 suitable for outdoor use?","answer":"For outdoor use the block should be placed inside a weatherproof cabinet to protect the screw clamps and PCB from moisture and contaminants."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/282900-3","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/282900-3 when reusing this data. 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