TE Connectivity BUCHANAN WireMate Connectors
TE Connectivity BUCHANAN WireMate connectors are poke-in wire-to-board connectors for LED lighting and other applications. They are surface mount (SMD/SMT), low-profile PCB connectors that feature a releasable poke-in mechanism and have up to six-position configurations. The poke-in mechanism has an integral conductor release recessed below the connector’s surface.
ITB Poke-In Connectors
TE Connectivity BUCHANAN WireMate Inverted Thru-Board (ITB) Poke-In Series Connectors are specially designed for use in linear and circular LED modules. The headers enable power delivery from the underside of the PCB and LED arrays, eliminating top-surface wire management issues. With easy-to-use poke-in and wire release features, the connectors help shorten installation time and provide extra flexibility for reuse and wire replacement. The connectors are modular in design, available for up to five wire connections and in different colors to help installers avoid mistakes when inserting wires.
Poke-In Connectors
TE Connectivity BUCHANAN WireMate Poke-In Series Connectors are 4.0mm pitch connectors for wire-to-board connectivity. The poke-in feature allows for easy and fast wire insertion. A modular version is available in several color configurations, enabling a flexible solution with easy identification and assembly.
Two-Piece Poke-In Connectors
TE Connectivity BUCHANAN WireMate Two-Piece Poke-In Series Connectors provide designers with a three-directional solution for wall mounting a device and improve the overall installation experience for the novice installer. Wires are routed through an opening in the wall to TE’s Buchanan WireMate connector mounted on a wall plate. The wires are stripped of insulation and easily poked into the terminal block device, providing a reliable termination without the need for tooling.
Slim Poke-In Connectors
TE Connectivity BUCHANAN WireMate Slim Poke-In Series Connectors are designed for quick and easy wire-to-board connectivity in a low-profile, slim form factor. The releasable contact function, along with the design for multiple wire sizes, allows for convenience in installation and rework. Additionally, the low profile and small footprint allow for high density and compact PCB designs.
Vertical Poke-In Connectors
TE Connectivity BUCHANAN WireMate Vertical Poke-In Connectors are compatible in pottable and non-pottable applications with printed circuit board wave solder processes. They allow for insertion of stripped solid conductor wire without special tooling. Designed for permanent connections in wire-to-board in lighting and building automation applications, the wire is securely held in place but can be removed with an extraction tool, if required.
Slim Contact for Wire Connectors
TE Connectivity BUCHANAN WireMate Slim Contact for Wire Connectors serves as an easy poke-in connector with strong retention ability (30N minimum). These slim contacts have no housing, which allows the conductor to be connected easily without special tools. The small profile of these contacts saves space on the board. These connectors are designed for solid and stranded wire from 16 AWG to 24 AWG. The slim connectors have a -40ºC to +125ºC operating temperature range.
Video
This TTI Tech Specs video for TE Connectivity Buchanan WireMate Connectors explains the Buchanan WireMate Connector Surface Mount by TE Connectivity (TB Series) is a series of connectors enables designers of lighting, industrial controls, and building automation systems to fully switch to surface mount technology and it’s compatible with reflow soldering temperatures for fast and simple assembly.
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Video Transcript
You’ve nearly finished a layout, adorned in surface mount pads in all their glory, when you realize you still need to place a terminal block. But don’t dismay, because TE Connectivity offers a two-piece pluggable SMT connector solution: the Buchanan WireMate connector Surface Mount TB series. The series of connectors enables designers of lighting, industrial controls, and building automation systems to fully switch to surface mount technology and it’s compatible with reflow soldering temperatures for fast and simple assembly.
TE’s Buchanan WireMate connector Surface Mount TB series connectors are available with up to 12 positions on a centerline pitch of 3.5 or 5 mm, and are rated up to 15 A at 300 V. Plugs offer various wire entry angles for maximum design flexibility, and retention options are available to secure the connectors to the PCB.
