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picoMAX® – the Pluggable Connection System

picoMAX® is the compact pluggable connection system with a highly innovative design. It makes dual use of the contact force from a single Cr-Ni stainless steel spring to clamp the conductor and connect the header pin. This makes picoMAX® even more compact than other pluggable connection systems and sets new standards for wire-to-board, board-to-wire, wire-to-wire and panel feedthrough connections.


The Benefits for You:

  • Compact design: Reduces space by up to 30 %
  • Radically simplified contact system
  • The special design, innovative spring pressure connection technology and new insulation material guarantee absolute contact reliability – even at higher surrounding air temperatures
  • Exceptionally high vibration resistance of up to 20g for wire-to-board connections, thanks to integrated locking latches and a female connector that’s almost fully enshrouded in the male header.
  • Efficient testing via test slot parallel to connector entry

Product Overview

The picoMAX® Family – Key Benefits

The picoMAX® Pluggable Connection System explained in the video, for example:

  • Integrated locking latch
  • Dual use of a single Cr-Ni stainless steel spring
  • Gripping plate with release slider

Product features at a glance

Products from the picoMAX® Family

Your Signals, Perfectly Plugged

picoMAX® 3.5: Pluggable PCB connector with 3.5 mm (1.377 inch) pin spacing for conductor cross-sections up to 1.5 mm2 (14 AWG) and rated currents up to 10 A

Key Benefits:

  • Universal connection for all conductor types
  • Push-in CAGE CLAMP® termination of both solid conductors and fine-stranded conductors with ferrules
  • Wiring is possible while the female connector is mated or unmated
  • Integrated locking latches prevent accidental disconnection
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Optimal Power Supply

picoMAX® 5.0 and 7.5: Pluggable PCB connectors with 5.0 and 7.5 mm (0.197 and 2.953 inch) pin spacing for conductor cross-sections up to 2.5 mm2 (12 AWG) and rated currents up to 16 A

Key Benefits:

  • Universal connection for all conductor types
  • Push-in CAGE CLAMP® termination of both solid conductors and fine-stranded conductors with ferrules
  • Wiring is possible while the female connector is mated or unmated
  • Test port parallel to conductor entry – tip contact
  • Integrated locking latches prevent accidental disconnection

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The Easiest Way to Make PCBs Pluggable

picoMAX® eCOM is the even more economical and compact version without the pin housing, designed for pluggable applications on the PCB. With 3.5, 5.0 and 7.5 mm (0.138, 0.197 and 0.295 inch) pin spacing, this system of pluggable female connectors for direct PCB soldering is ready for your low-cost applications.

Key Benefits:

  • Universal connection for all conductor types
  • Push-in CAGE CLAMP® termination of both solid conductors and fine-stranded conductors with ferrules
  • Available as straight and angled PCB terminal blocks
  • Available for conductors ranging from 0.2 to 1.5 mm2 (24–14 AWG – 3.5 variant) as well as 0.2 to 2.5 mm2 (24–12 AWG – 5.0, 7.5 variants)
  • Preloaded solder pins allow direct soldering of the complete connector
  • Can be removed from the circuit board during maintenance like a pluggable connector
  • Connectors of different lengths can be assembled side by side without pole loss, maximizing space savings on the PCB
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Signal Transmission with PCB Terminal Blocks

Sensors are an integral part of virtually every building, acting as the building’s sensory organs. They continuously capture data on environmental factors such as humidity, air quality, temperature, and brightness. For these sensors to operate reliably, robust PCB connection technology is essential. These connections not only supply the sensors with power but also transmit measured values as electrical signals. Thermokon places its trust in the picoMAX® eCOM PCB terminal block, which supports Single Pair Ethernet and delivers a remarkably compact and economical solution for signal-level PCB connectivity.

365 Days of Maximum Reliability

In safety-critical systems, all components must operate reliably – 24/7, 365 days a year. This includes the PCB connection technology. In alarm systems, PCB terminal blocks and pluggable connectors are vital in transmitting essential signals for uninterrupted functionality.

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