What this 6-position SMT terminal block is for
The TE Connectivity Buchanan 2383941-6 is a 6-position, single-level Termi-Blok terminal block on a 0.150" (3.81mm) pitch. It terminates wires from 18-28 AWG using a screw-driven rising cage clamp — the clamp pulls the wire against a current bar rather than pinching it under the screw head, which gives a gas-tight connection that won't loosen with vibration. This is a surface-mount (SMT) part, so it feeds through a reflow oven alongside other SMD components.
Wiring and termination — what the screw torque and wire range mean on the line
The rising cage clamp accepts solid or stranded wire from 18 AWG down to 28 AWG. The M2 screw has a specified torque range of 0.5-0.6 Nm (4.4-5.3 Lb-In) — this is tight enough to pull the cage against the wire without stripping the screw head in the PA housing. The clamp and screw are both copper alloy with nickel plating — nickel stands up to the repeated screwdriving cycles during field termination better than tin-plated hardware would.
The 2383941-6 is listed as Active on TE's product lifecycle and carries ROHS3 compliance. It is packaged in Tape & Reel (TR) with a Cut Tape (CT) option, which means it feeds directly into a pick-and-place line without a tray changeover.