Terminal Block vs. Soldering

[Lei Reyes]

Hi guys, just want to know when to prefer soldering over using a terminal block when connecting wires? And vice versa . Does it have something to do with the length of the wire that you are connecting ?

 

[davenn]

for me an easy test point
1) a place where meter probes can access the circuit
2) a place where cables between circuit sections can easily be disconnected to isolate one section from another

Dave

 

[Lei Reyes]

how about the transmission of data between the wires connected by the terminal block or the soldered one? Which do you think will better allow the transmission ?

 

[davenn]

what sort of signals and what frequency ?

 

[Gryd3]

Hi guys, just want to know when to prefer soldering over using a terminal block when connecting wires? And vice versa . Does it have something to do with the length of the wire that you are connecting ?

Personally, if it's hard to reach or will never need to be serviced, I solder it.
If I am working on something that is 'modular' in nature, I put any modular components on a terminal block. Makes testing and replacing nodes much easier.
Overall though, it depends on the purpose... The physical location, environment, and the signal/power you are dealing with.