The TE Connectivity Buchanan 284093-6 is a 6-position, single-level PCB-mount terminal block on 0.197" (5.00 mm) pitch. It uses a screw-actuated rising cage clamp to terminate 16-30 AWG wire — the clamp pulls the wire up against a brass, tin-plated contact bar, giving a gas-tight connection without damaging the conductor strands. The green polyamide (PA66) housing carries a 13.5 A / 300 V rating, which is the full current capacity of the clamp and contact system at the rated temperature rise. This is the standard Buchanan footprint for a 5 mm-pitch block, used in industrial control panels, HVAC controllers, power supplies, and any board-level power distribution where a field-serviceable screw termination is preferred over a crimp or IDC.
Termination and Torque
Wire termination is a rising cage clamp driven by an M3 brass, nickel-plated screw. The specified torque is 0.68 Nm (6 Lb-In) — that's the setting for the screwdriver, not a suggestion. Under-torque leaves the wire loose in the cage; over-torque strips the M3 thread in the PA66 housing. The clamp material is brass with nickel plating, which resists corrosion in cabinet environments where condensation cycles on and off. The interlocking side feature lets you gang multiple blocks side-by-side on the same rail without gaps, maintaining the 5.00 mm pitch across a multi-position assembly.