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Brief description of the terminal blocks
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These days, computers also utilize many types of electrical terminal blocks. They are used to fit ribbon cables, coaxial cables, batteries and power supplies. The sizes of electrical terminal blocks vary from terminal block t o terminal block. From a standard 16 contact terminal block to 24 contact micro –miniature terminal blocks, they come in different sizes. For places with a high humidity level, water proof electrical terminal blocks are also available. Depending on the functionality and durability, the prices of terminal blocks may vary from one to another. 


Apart from the types of terminal blocks mentioned above, there are other types of terminal blocks as well such as the automotive terminal blocks and Circular terminal blocks. Let us briefly explain these types of terminal blocks and their usage.


Automotive terminal blocks are electrical terminal blocks used for automobile systems like ignition, sensor feedback and control, safety and power systems. These terminal blocks have become essential for cars to connect switches, wires, lights, electric motors, sensors, computers and plugs. Automotive terminal blocks also contain an automotive terminal block housing for mounting multiple wires and conductive terminals. A single Automotive Terminal blocks can connect 100 wires and more. 


Circular terminal blocks are circular in shape and are used basically for external interfacing. A terminal block comes with pins or with sockets. Every household is equipped with a number of terminal blocks. Terminal blocks are used for connecting and disconnecting electrical power connections.