Powerstax plc (formerly Advanced Power Conversion plc, Farnborough, England) debuted its new ZTAH terminal adaptor, which provides a simple, quick, and cost-effective alternative to board-mounting standard PCB pin half-brick-size dc-dc converters. Supplying an option for screw and clamp connections to PCB-pin-type half-brick modules, the ZTAH adaptor is suitable for use during bench testing, design work, and for industrial applications. Measuring 1.69 in x 2.17 in, the ZTAH adaptor fits within the industry-standard, half-brick dc-dc converter footprint (2.4 in x 2.28 in).
At 0.457 in high, the low-profile ZTAH fits on the top of the converters by either solder fit or alternatively, with a special pluggable option. The single-sided adaptor does not hinder the conventional mounting of the converter module, and permits units to be cold-wall mounted, or employ a heatsink fixed in the usual manner. With a maximum 24 A output power rating, the two rows of 5 mm pitch "screw-and-clamp" terminal blocks accommodate 26 AWG to 16 AWG (1.5 mm²) wire, and provide an easy and repeatable way for system designers to carry out development and test functions while industrial field engineers can integrate, install, and replace modules with a screwdriver.
Available now, ZTAH terminal adaptor is priced at $17.50 each for 100-piece quantities.