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PCB Terminals

Printed circuit boards (PCB) are used extensively in modern electronics and computer components and are often used to modularize specific functions. Examples of this use are the individual PCB cards used in computers such as sound and video cards. A PCB terminal block is a component mounted to the circuit board for the purpose of connectiong multiple wires together. There are many different types of terminal blocks and the selection is based on the number of wires being connected at both the input and output and the type of termination required. Typical termination options are screw clamps, spring clamps, tab/blade terminals and insulation displacement connections.