A connector joins the end of a cable, wire, optical fiber, pipe or other conduit to the end of another, or to a piece of machinery, equipment or other element in an integrated system.
Electrical connectors are used in electronics, power control, metrology, audiovisual systems and computer networks.
Electrical connectors vary by configuration, number of contacts and the nature of the transmitted signal.
This can be a strong power supply signal or a low-power digital data signal. The former will have contacts designed to limit resistive loss and adapted to the conductor's diameter. The latter have contacts offering low capacitive attenuation to preserve bandwidth. These factors will determine whether the contacts are covered by alloys of copper, nickel, platinum or gold.
The connector body can be round or rectangular, and may have a polarizing slot. It also may have a clamping ring to secure the connection. The wires insert into the contacts or are soldered to them. Male or female, connectors can form the end of a cable, be soldered to a printed circuit, serve as a fixed connection or be mounted through equipment housing.
Thermocouple connector contacts are made of particular metals. Fiber optic connectors ensure proper fiber alignment.
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Quick-locking circular connector SpeedTec igus®
Save assembly time SpeedTec connectors are well-established on the market. We now offer them as Servicepacks (from 1 piece), or directly harnessed...
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Push-pull circular connector XP series LEMO
The REDEL XP connectors are plastic Push-Pull connectors. These circular plastic connectors are especially adapted for applications such as medical electronics and test & measurement. The XP series offer additional features: the latch sleeve is recessed into the connector...
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Fiber optic connector MXL38999™ Molex
MXL38999™ A high-density optical version of the popular MIL-DTL-38999 Series III connector system, Molex’s high-density MXL38999™ connector system...
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Fiber optic connector 7XV5101 SIEMENS Smart Grid
Connector modules 7XV5101 Optical connection of protection relays with an electrical (non-isolated) RS232 interface, e.g. to a star coupler, for centralized control is made possible with the fiber-optic RS232 connector modules. Thus, further devices such as PCs or notebooks, modems or serial data switches can be effectively protected against electromagnetic interference. An appropriate...
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PCB wire-to-board connector 28 - 22 AWG | MTA-100 TE CONNECTIVITY - CONNECTORS
Mass termination of wire provides the lowest applied cost because it drastically reduces the labor content of virtually any cable or harness assembly required. The MTA-100 IDC connector system is a wire-to-board and wire-to-wire system with contacts in a single row on .100 [2.54] centerline. The design features wire feed-through...
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Circular connector M12x1 | base line series TURCK
Turck extends its connectivity portfolio with the M12x1 round connector-range “base line“ for standard applications in machine-building Turck has extended its connectivity portfolio with the M12x1 round connector-range “base line“....
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Circular automation connector BCC BALLUFF
Balluff connectors are ideal for meeting requirements in the pharmaceuticals and packaging industries. These high-quality products have been intensively tested in testing labs and optimised in line with high requirements. This means that they are perfectly tailored for...
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The Ultimate USB 4-port hub is the latest long distance solution from Moog. The USB solution is perfect for real-time digital still pictures. Now you can view and store the picture you are taking...
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Centralized connector for air, fluids and electricity STÄUBLI
Fast and centralized connection of all your energy circuits for process and maintenance equipment Pneumatic Cooling fluids Industrial vacuum Electrical...
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Motor connection plug 40 - 125 A, IP66/IP67 | DB series MARECHAL ELECTRIC
Marechal Electric manufactures a comprehensive range of both industrial and hazardous-area electrical connectors from 5 to 700A. However given the pressure on costs faced by industry, we are promoting in particular a new concept for our Decontactor sockets. The decontactor has been traditionally used as a general supply socket outlet in...
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Quick hose connector Eaton Hydraulics
BADEN-BADEN, Germany ... EATON Aeroquip introduces E-Z Clip fittings and GH134 refrigeration hose. Whether on buses or trucks, in construction equipment or agricultural equipment - the confined spaces of lots of vehicles mean that it used to be very difficult to fit air conditioning hoses and...
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Quick connector max. 1/4" Ham-Let
FEATURES Valved and non-valved stems available. Working pressure rating: up to 3,000psig (206bar). Interchangeable and intermixable with major manufacturers Instrumentation Quick Connectors. Viton® O-Rings as standard,...
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Thermocouple connector UWTC Series OMEGA
Omega’s new Wireless Thermocouple Connector Series features stand-alone, compact, battery powered thermocouple connectors that transmit their readings back to a host receiver up to 120 m away. Each unit can be programmed in the field to work as a type J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N or C calibration connector. When...
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ESCON fiber optic connector TE Connectivity Fiber Optics
ESCON (IBM Approved) Connectors & Accessories (formerly...
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Square tube connector HEINRICH KIPP WERK KG
Material, surface finish: Polyamide PA, black. Steel core inlay in steel, galvanised. Note: Plug...
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Circular connector MultiFlex Atlas Copco Applications Industrielles
The MultiFlex swivel is an ingenious multi-directional connector. Connect your tool and the hose...
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Solderless butt connector max. 500 MCM | COPALUM series TE Connectivity - Magnet Wire
Butt splices will accept the same wire size at either end for aluminum-to-aluminum applications. However, for aluminum-to-copper applications,...
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Pipe connector DN 20 - 200 | Flex EBRO ARMATUREN
Nominal diameter: DN 20 DN 200 Face-to-face: EBRO works standard Flange accommodation:...
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Quick connector MQC series Clippard
Additional Information Air Flow 5.8 scfm@100psig Notes Body-...
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PCB connector 3.5 - 7.5 mm | picoMAX® WAGO
The picoMAX® pluggable connection system has reached the stage of series production: Both 2091 and 2092 Series are the new standard for wire-to-board, board-to-wire, wire-to-wire and...
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Flexible PCB connector Han-Fast® HARTING
Han-Fast® Lock delivers rapid user-friendly circuit board connection technology. Without the need for additional components, for the first time, HARTING now makes it possible to connect Han® connectors to circuit boards with ease and flexibility. The Han-Fast® Lock circuit board connector seamlessly meets the requirements of high currents, is easy to handle and comes...
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Fiber optic connector HD-Optyx™ Amphenol
Hd-optyxtm Hd-optyx™ is a blindmate, fiber optic connector, designed for applications where flexibility and card edge density are paramount....
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Fiber optic local connector (LC) OptiSnap® CORNING Telecommunications
With proven field-installable connector technology, fibre terminations using the OptiSnap® Connector system are fast, easy and reliable. The Corning Cable Systems high-precision mechanical splice technology enables...
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Anaerobic fiber optic connector LANmark-OF series Nexans
Description Connector for on-site termination Installed using the Nexans anaerobic toolkit Suitable for installation on 900µm fibre as well as on cable STANDARDS International...
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Anaerobic fiber optic connector CORNING
Corning Cable Systems Anaerobic-Cure Connectors offer optical performance in a fast, easy field-termination solution designed for fiber-to-the-workstation applications for single-mode and multimode connections. This connector combines...
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Every chain is as strong as its weakest link. Integrate 100% quality, innovation and reliability into your added value, process, function, and safety chain. Whether data, signal or power: the right connection for your application requirements will help you overcome any challenge. A system concept is the secret...
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Network connector ControlNet™ Allen Bradley
ControlNet™ Network Media and connection devices provide flexibility when designing your network. ControlNet coax cable is a low-loss, RG-6...
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Board-to-board connector Panasonic Electric Works Corporation of America
P35S Narrow-pitch, thin and slim connector with tough contact structure. P4 Narrow-pitch connectors for board to board and board to FPC connections....
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Wire-to-board FPC/FFC connector Panasonic Electric Works Europe AG
Y3FT - Low profile, space-saving, Front-lock structure. Compatible with FPC with tabs,reliability is increased through secure connectibility Y3F...
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Low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) cable connector ø 0.08 mm Delphi Power Train
Delphi's Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) Cable Assemblies and Connectors address the need of high performance data transmission applications. LVDS technology allows products to offer high data rates up to 2 gigabits per second. The LVDS standard, ANSI/TIA/EIA-644-A, is an important differential data transmission standard from the Telecommunications Industry Association/Electronic...
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Hybrid connector max. 3.1 bar, max. 24 V DC CPC - Colder Products Company
Hybrid Connector Hybrid ConnectorThe new Hybrid from Colder eliminates the need for multiple connections and simplifies the user interface between remote tools and a device. Featuring an easy-to-use...
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PCB through-hole micro connector 3E106 series 3M Electronics
Robust ribbon style contact for reliable, repetitive plugging Body tabs provide lateral support to solder joints and help enable...
