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Side interlocking features let multiple 796683-4 blocks snap together edge-to-edge to form a continuous multi-position terminal strip without needing a separate end barrier — useful when a design calls for 8, 12, or more positions from a standard building block. ## Wire Termination and Torque — What the Clamp Needs The rising cage clamp accepts wire from 12 AWG down to 30 AWG — an unusually wide range for a single terminal block. A 12 AWG stranded conductor carries the full 17.5 A with margin; a 30 AWG signal wire is held securely by the same clamp, though the current should be derated for the smaller conductor. The M3 screw is brass with nickel plating, and the clamp is brass with nickel plating as well — corrosion-resistant for industrial atmospheres. The recommended torque is 0.79 Nm (7.0 Lb-In); a screwdriver with a blade width matching the screw head (typically a #1 or #2 Pozidriv or slotted, depending on the screw head type — confirm from the product drawing) should be used. Under-torquing leaves the wire loose under vibration; over-torquing can strip the M3 thread in the PA66 housing. The contact material is brass with tin plating, adequate for the current rating and typical indoor environments. ## Mounting and Orientation — Where It Sits on the Board This is a through-hole mount block with a horizontal mating orientation — the wire entry is parallel to the PCB surface (side entry). The 4 positions are arranged in a single level. The 5.00 mm pitch determines the board footprint: four holes on 5.00 mm centres, plus any mounting peg or stabilisation pin holes per the product drawing. No board lock or additional retention feature is listed; the through-hole solder joints provide the mechanical anchor. For high-vibration environments, an additional adhesive or mechanical support may be needed — the screw clamp itself resists vibration loosening better than a spring clamp, but the board-level attachment is only the solder joints.","metaTitle":"TE Connectivity 796683-4 Buchanan Terminal Block, 4 Pos","metaDescription":"TE Connectivity 796683-4 Buchanan PCB terminal block, 4 positions, 5.00 mm pitch, 17.5 A, 300 V, rising cage clamp, green. Active production, ROHS3 compliant.","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 (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":"1","Wire Termination":"Screw - Rising Cage Clamp","Mating Orientation":"Horizontal with Board","Base Product Number":"796683","Positions Per Level":"4","Operating Temperature":"-","Clamp Material - Plating":"Brass - Nickel Plated","Screw Material - Plating":"Brass - Nickel Plated","Contact Material - Plating":"Brass - Tin Plated"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$2.0900","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$2.09000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$1.86600","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$1.85640","currency":"USD"},{"qty":50,"price":"$1.83760","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$1.68610","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$1.67660","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$1.52506","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$1.36402","currency":"USD"},{"qty":5000,"price":"$1.20299","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/8b74ff8924261cddde2a90c1a0f6a6ee.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What wire gauge does 796683-4 accept?","answer":"The rising cage clamp accepts wire from 12 AWG down to 30 AWG. A 12 AWG conductor carries the full 17.5 A rating; smaller gauges are suitable for signal-level currents."},{"question":"What is the torque specification for the M3 screw?","answer":"The recommended torque is 0.79 Nm (7.0 Lb-In). Use a screwdriver that fits the screw head profile — confirm the head type (Pozidriv or slotted) from the product drawing."},{"question":"Is 796683-4 RoHS compliant?","answer":"Yes, it is ROHS3 Compliant, meeting the full EU RoHS directive with no exemptions."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/796683-4","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/796683-4 when reusing this data. 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