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The 0.200\" (5.08mm) pitch is the standard spacing for 300 V rated terminal blocks; it sets the board footprint and the per-contact current ceiling at 15 A under UL conditions. ## Pitch, current, and voltage — what the ratings mean At 15 A per contact and 300 V, this header handles moderate power for a 3-circuit tap — think small motor drives, lighting ballasts, or control transformers where the total load stays under 45 A across the three positions. Tin contact finish is cost-effective for assemblies that mate fewer than 50 times over the product life. In a field-service terminal block where the plug is disconnected quarterly, the tin surface will wear through to the copper alloy base metal after about 12 years, increasing contact resistance. ## Board layout fit: footprint and keep-out ROHS3 compliant; green color housing is standard for the Buchanan series.","metaTitle":"796638-3 TE Connectivity Termi-Blok Header 3 Pos 5.08mm","metaDescription":"796638-3 TE Connectivity AMP Connectors Termi-Blok header. 3 positions, 0.200\" pitch, right-angle, tin plating, 15 A, 300 V. 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The specific plug part number depends on the termination style and wire gauge required."},{"question":"Can 796638-3 be replaced by 1-2213934-1?","answer":"The 1-2213934-1 is a 3-position right-angle header in the same series with the same pitch and current rating, but it may have a different keying or pin arrangement. Verify the mating plug compatibility before substituting."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/796638-3","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/796638-3 when reusing this data. 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