Vertical Contact Thru-Board Wire Insertion (12-18 AWG)

Features & Benefits

Maximum 20 Amps current rating meets robust application requirements
Accepts 12-18 AWG solid and stranded wires
Box contact with side walls provides maximum mechanical stability & wire retention
Tape and reel packaged for automated SMT placement
UL approved

Typical Applications

Machine Controls: motors, drives, solenoids, sensors, battery packs, fans and pumps
Commercial Buildings: controls, security, fire and sensors
SSL/LED: Fixtures, signage and street lights
Home appliance: Vacuums and floor cares, washing machines, dryers

KYOCERA AVX continues to develop unique connectors to fill the gap in the market. The newest addition to KYOCERA AVX’s broadening line of wire to board poke-home is the 12-18AWG box contact 9296-11X, which is extension of popular vertical poke-home contact 70-9296. This new box contact will allow all 12-18 AWG solid wires and stranded wires. All wire types can be used in both plated and un-plated condition.

This small contact is packed with several key features that provide significant functionality in a broad range of applications. The contact is designed for PCB surface mount and termination is accomplished with 12-18AWG wires pushed directly into the contact.