Wednesday 21 January 2015

What types of electronic connectors do most of the industries use?

Connectors are used to build connection between two components present in a device. They are used for making circuits in electro mechanical devices.

Several types of electro mechanical components are used in electronic devices. The most commonly used connectors in devices are hybrid, UHF, banana, BNC, 8P8C, USB, spade lug connectors, radio frequency, and F-Type. These electro-mechanical components are used for properties like reliability, insulation, resistance to water, contact, vibration, pressure and ability to easily connect or disconnect etc.

Each of the above stated connector is differentiated in various categories, which are listed below-

Insulation displacement- These are widely used in telephone, computer and networking industry where there is need to remove insulation.

Terminal blocks-With the help of terminal blocks two wires can be connected without attaching each other. It is most commonly used connectors where wires are required to join without any physical contact.

Crimp on-These connectors are used in conditions where quick connections are required. Crimp on connectors are widely used, where solder less attachment and high radio frequencies are required.

Ring and spade- These are of two types, insulated and non-insulated. Different sizes of these terminals are available in the market and can be purchased from manufacturers that fulfill needs of several industries. These are used to attach applications with a screw or bolt.

Plug and socket- These are combination of male plug and female receptacle with one or more pins, which are used to attach wire. To build the connection, pins of the plug are attached with sockets. Plug and sockets are mainly used in telephone, computer, and consumer appliances.

Component and device- Devices and components are used to connect or disconnect terminals, electronic applications.

Binding post-These are used to attach bare wires which are commonly found in audio devices such as loudspeakers and amplifiers. The connector is attached with wires on a metal rod by two caps. Caps are of black and red color that indicates earth and negative terminals.

Blade-These are used in different types of electronic components to attach a single wire with receptacle.

From the above aspects, you must have understood about different categories of connectors. Based on their specifics needs each industry uses different types of electronic connectors to build connection.

Buying any type of connector requires finding a reliable manufacturer because only then you can expect to receive authentic products.

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