PCB Terminal Connectors

More Information about PCB Terminal Connectors

PCB terminal blocks are the interface between the PCB and the external world of wiring. One can easily connect and disconnect wires to and from these blocks. The blocks are made from robust materials—quality plastics and metals. Conversely, the blocks are configured in several ways. The most basic configuration is the single-level block. Multi-level blocks are used when space is tight or when we need more flexibility in wiring.

FAQs

Does a solder pin provide enough current carrying capacity in a PCB connector to power electronics in industrial applications?

Yes, a properly designed solder pin can provide sufficient current carrying capacity in a PCB connector to power electronics in industrial applications, depending on its material, size, and the PCB trace design.

Serial Communication Basics

In telecommunications, the process of sending data sequentially over a computer bus or communication cable is known as serial communication. Serial communication transmits data one bit at a time. Parallel communication transmits bits simultaneously over multiple communication lines in a single bus or cable. While it may seem that parallel communication would be the preferred method, this is not true in many situations. 

Because of the increased complexity and data transmission, serial communication has faster speeds than parallel communication. The speed at which serial is communicated can be altered by adjusting what is known as the BOD rate, which simply increases the number of the bits that can be transmitted per second. This is one of the reasons serial communication methods have remained such a common method for basic communication in much of computer based hardware used today. 

Some of the most common standards that have been created to take advantage of serial based communication in the industrial space would be RS 232 and RS 485. The earlier RS 232 standard was very common in computing in many different industrial, commercial and residential applications. It had lower transmission speeds, short maximum cable lengths and large voltage swings, making it useful only in certain situations. RS 485 is an improved standard that is still found in many of the same applications today. It resolved many of the issues the earlier RS 232 standard had by allowing longer cable lengths, higher transmission speeds and other improvements that increased its usability and performance.