8-Position Push-In Terminal Block on 5.08mm Pitch
The TE Connectivity Buchanan 1776260-8 is an 8-position, single-level PCB terminal block with a 5.08mm pitch, designed for top-entry wire termination. It uses a screwless push-in spring clamp — solid wire pushes straight in, stranded wire needs a ferrule. This is the 8-position member of the Buchanan series, base number 1776260, and it's an active-production part.
Wire Range and Termination Reality
Rated for 14-22 AWG wire, the push-in spring clamp accepts solid wire directly. Stranded wire should use a ferrule.
Board Mounting and Orientation
Through-hole mounting with a vertical wire entry — the block sits flat on the board and wires enter from the top, perpendicular to the PCB. This orientation suits enclosures where the board mounts parallel to the panel bottom and wiring drops straight in. The 5.08mm pitch matches the standard 0.200-inch grid, so the footprint is straightforward: 8 plated through-holes on 5.08mm centers, plus two mounting pin holes for mechanical retention against the push-in force.