/> Terminal blocks are essential for many circuit board designs, said Koos Steding, FCI's global product manager. With this line extension we now provide the most complete range of standard EURO-style terminal blocks for our customers in the industrial and instrumentation market, all delivered with the rising-cage-clamp-contact for high performance in demanding applications.

The newest additions to the terminal block range include fixed PCB connectors, vertical and angled wire-inlet as well as two-level horizontal wire inlet; a power pluggable version on 10.16mm with a current rating up to 55A; spring-contact pluggable and fixed versions for quick and easy installation; UL and VDE certifications. The new products join a range that already included front screw, key backside, contact downside plugs and 2-wall, 45°-angled, feedthrough sockets, and accessories such as polarization keys.

In its continuing effort to supply superior customer service, the terminal block micro-site has been further enhanced with an updated product type search, updated 3D models and mating half information, updated cross-referencing, and a new downloadable terminal blocks product catalog. The terminal block micro-site offers customers simplified, direct access to product solutions.