AMP has a nice screw terminal called a PowerTap.  Looks like a 10-pin
DIP package with a screw in the center of it; also with blade lugs &
other styles.  25A.  Press-fit eliminates need for thermal vias & allows
board to carry more current in area of connector.  www.amp.com & search
"PowerTap".

Gary Crowell CID+
Micron Technology

> -----Original Message-----
> From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu 
> [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf Of M Graff
> Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 10:49 PM
> To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public.
> Subject: [ee] What's a reliable high-current connection?
> 
> I'm designing a PCB that needs to be able to handle at least 5 A, 
> preferably up to 15 A.  I may be insane.
> 
> Right now I'm using PCB screw terminals, but the ones I'm using are 
> rated at no more than 4 A.  This is ok as in the prototype I'm only 
> handling 1 A or so max.  I thought of spade lugs, which can 
> handle 15 A 
> easily, but they tend to be somewhat bulky.
> 
> Which are a better connector?  What are people using for high current 
> applications?  Or, more likely, am I just insane here and need to use 
> real wires?
> 
> --Michael
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