8-position vertical header for terminal block wiring
The 284517-8 is an 8-position, single-level vertical shrouded header from TE's Buchanan series, designed for wire-to-board termination in terminal block applications. Through-hole solder termination with vertical orientation mates with a plug or socket from the same series, providing a fixed board-mount interface for industrial control panels and power distribution.
Current rating and voltage ceiling for the board layout
Rated 11 A per contact at 300 V (UL), the header supports moderate power loads in signal and low-power distribution circuits. The 0.150" pitch limits the trace width on the PCB — a 1 oz copper trace at 11 A requires at least 0.020" width per IPC-2152, which fits within the 3.81 mm pitch. Operating temperature from -40°C to 110°C covers most indoor industrial environments, though the tin contact finish limits mating cycles to approximately 50-100 before fretting corrosion becomes a concern in high-vibration settings.
Flame-rated housing for enclosed equipment
The green color is standard for Buchanan terminal block headers, aiding visual identification in dense panels.