
Connectors
What are Electronic Connectors?
Electronic connectors are devices that join electronic circuits. They are used in assembling, installing, and supplying power to electrical devices.
Connectors are an important component of every electronic equipment used in industrial machinery, consumer electronics, communications, and home and commercial appliances. These devices are often overlooked, but they make every electronic product functional and complete. Most connectors are temporary or removable; some are used as permanent electrical joints.
The two main components of an electrical connector are its contacts and housing, also referred to as its plug or receptacle. The housing holds the terminals and ensures the stability of their connections. It isolates the terminals from other electronic components and prevents short-circuiting. Plugs and receptacles protect the terminals from the elements and weather and are made from insulating materials such as molded plastics or ceramics.
Additional parts may be added to a connector depending on how it will be used. Key connectors can only be inserted in a specific orientation. A lock can be placed on a connector to prevent it from being undone while sealed connectors can be used underwater.
Connector terminals are the pins that provide a continuous path for the electrical current to flow between circuits. They are made from electrically conductive materials such as brass, phosphor bronze, beryllium copper, and high copper alloy.
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JST RCY Connector Pack, Male (3 Pack)
£2.50This JST RCY plug is also referred to as a BEC (battery eliminator circuit) connector and is commonly used with battery packs for RC applications. The connector is keyed so that power cannot be reversed. This pack contains enough housings and crimp pins...£2.50 -
JST RCY Connector Pack, Female
£2.50This JST RCY plug is also referred to as a BEC (battery eliminator circuit) connector and is commonly used with battery packs for RC applications. The connector is keyed so that power cannot be reversed. You can use a crimping tool to attach...£2.50 -
RJ45 Terminal Block to Ethernet Male Plug Adapter
AdaFruit
£6.76RJ45 Terminal Block to Ethernet Male Plug Adapter If you need to connect an RJ45 cable (a.k.a Ethernet) to a board with an Ethernet Jack - this adapter will come in very handy! No soldering is required. Just use a slim screwdriver to open up the...£6.76 -
3.5mm 4-Pole, TRRS, Audio Jack to Terminal Block Adaptor
AdaFruit
£2.753.5mm 4-Pole, TRRS, Audio Jack to Terminal Block Adaptor This is the 3.5mm 4-Pole (TRRS) Audio Jack Terminal Block. TRRS stands for Tip, Ring, Ring, Sleeve. It has four total pins - three signals and a ground as opposed to a more...£2.75 -
3.5mm Stereo Audio Plug to Terminal Block Adaptor
AdaFruit
£2.453.5mm Stereo Audio Plug to Terminal Block Adaptor This is the 3.5mm Stereo Audio Plug Terminal Block. It's the most common size and style of audio connector, used in most headphones or basic audio connections you're looking to make.These...£2.45 -
3.5mm Stereo Audio Jack to Terminal Block Adaptor
AdaFruit
£2.453.5mm Stereo Audio Jack to Terminal Block Adaptor This is the 3.5mm Stereo Audio Jack Terminal Block. It's the most common size and style of audio connector, used in most headphones or basic audio connections you're looking to make.These...£2.45 -
Break Away Headers, 2x20, 40-pin Male, PTH, 2.54mm (0.1")
AdaFruit
£0.76Break Away Headers, 2x20, 40-pin Male, PTH, 2.54mm (0.1″) This 2x20-pin strip male header is a great way to add pins to 2x20 0.1" holes in a PCB. They're also a perfect companion piece to our 2x20 Tall Header for Raspberry Pi...£0.76 -
3.5mm 4-Pole, TRRS, Audio Plug to Terminal Block Adaptor
AdaFruit
£2.753.5mm 4-Pole, TRRS, Audio Plug to Terminal Block Adaptor This is the 3.5mm (1/8") 4-Pole (TRRS) Audio Plug Terminal Block. TRRS stands for Tip, Ring, Ring, Sleeve. It has four total conductors - three signals and a ground as opposed...£2.75 -
RJ45 Terminal Block to Ethernet Socket Adapter
AdaFruit
£6.76RJ45 Terminal Block to Ethernet Socket AdapterIf you need to connect an RJ-45 cable (a.k.a Ethernet) to a board that doesn't have an Ethernet socket - this adapter will come in very handy!This is an Ethernet (RJ45) Terminal Block to Socket Adapter. There...£6.76Qty in Cart: 0Price:£6.76Subtotal: -
SparkFun MicroMod DIY Carrier Kit, 5 pack (KIT-16549)
Sparkfun
£7.00MicroMod DIY Carrier Kit, 5 pack - Sparkfun KIT-16549 The great thing about open source is that while SparkFun has designed our own MicroMod carrier boards, that does not stop you from creating your very own MicroMod carrier board. The MicroMod DIY...£7.00 -
ZIF Socket Range - 16, 20, 24, 28 and 40 Pin
£2.84 - £3.20ZIF Socket Range - 16, 20, 24, 28 and 40 Pin A ZIF Socket or Zero Insertion Force Socket has been designed for the simple and safe insertion of ICs or PGA (pin grid array, not to be confused with golf!) chips into a socket for data transfer. An IC is...£2.84 - £3.20 -
Banana Jack Socket 4mm - Coloured
£0.86The 108-0902-001 is a standard 4mm Banana Jack Socket with formed brass contact and nylon 6/6 body. Available in either Red or Black. For our full banana range, check out our Cables and Leads area of the store! Features Bright Tin...£0.86