16 positions, two levels, 5.08 mm pitch — Buchanan header for terminal block wiring
The 284065-8 is a 16-position, two-level vertical header from TE's Buchanan series, with 8 positions per level on a 0.200" (5.08mm) pitch.
Side interlock and vertical orientation for panel layout
Interlocking (Side) feature allows multiple headers to be ganged side-by-side, creating wider terminal blocks without gaps — useful for building custom circuit counts on a DIN-rail or panel. Green housing colour is standard for Buchanan terminal block headers, aiding visual identification in dense wiring panels.
Available in bulk packaging.
The closest functional peer is the 282822-8, an 8-position single-level header with 0.197" (5.00mm) pitch, rated 15 A at 300 V. The 284065-8 doubles the circuit count with two levels at a slightly wider 5.08mm pitch, but derates to 12 A per circuit — the trade-off is density vs current capacity. Both share the Buchanan series, vertical orientation, tin-plated contacts, and UL94 V-0 housing. The 284065-8's side interlock is absent on the 282822-8, so ganging is only possible with the 16-position part.