Connector Categories
Aircraft Connectors
Connectors for various aircraft components. Includes hermetic, mil-spec and brand specific connectors.
Battery Connectors
Battery connectors are used to transfer power from the batteries in to the equipment to which they are connected.
BNC Connectors
BNC Connectors are used for serial digital interface (SDI) video signals, aviation electronics and more.
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Board To Board Connectors
Board to board connectors are used to connect two printed circuit boards (PCBs) together and most often feature plastic housings and conductive metal terminals.
Bus Connectors
Bus connectors are electronic connectors used for data transfer in computer applications. USB is currently the most common type of bus connector.
Butt Connectors
Butt connectors are intercconnects for electronic wiring
Cable Connectors
Cable connectors including connectors for audio, power, aerospace, military, medical, telecom and automotive applications.
Card Edge Connectors
Card edge connectors are used for connecting printed wiring leads on the edge of a printed circuit board (PCB).
Circular Connectors
Circular connectors are round shaped connectors most commonly used in electronics applications.
Coaxial Connectors
Coaxial connectors connect coaxial cables which are used to transmit a variety of computer, video and audio signals.
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Compression Connectors
Compression connectors are generally termination connectors fastened to cables via crimping such as "F" connectors, RCA and BNC type connectors.
Crimp Connectors
Applications include screw terminals, quick disconnect terminals, wire splices, fast-on and spade foot type terminals.
DIN Connectors
DIN connectors are a type of standardized connector used for digital signals, analog audio and various computing uses.
Electrical/Electronic Connectors
Electronic connectors are used for a wide variety of industrial applications including I/O, PCB, display connections and more.
Electrical Wire & Cable Connectors
Connectors for audio cables, power cables, and automotive, telecom, medical and commercial cable connection applications.
Ethernet Connectors
Ethernet connectors (also known as 8P8C connectors) are fastened to the ends of ethernet cables for connection to computer networking components.
Fiber Optic Connectors
Fiber optic connectors are used for optical cross connections, patching panels, connecting test equipment and more.
Flexible Connectors
Flexible connectors are most commonly used to piping, HVAC, marine and other media, liquid or gas conveyance applications.
Grounding Connectors
Grounding connectors are metal connectors used to establish an electrical connection between non-current carrying metal parts of equipment and the earth.
Harsh Environment Connectors
Connectors that are specifically designed for applications with exposure to extreme temperature, vibration, moisture, radiation, dust and other factors.
Hermetically Sealed Connectors
Hermetically sealed connectors are electrical connectors featuring an airtight seal, usually for the purpose of maintaining integrity from ambient gases, vapors, dust or liquids.
High Temperature Connectors
High temperature connectors are made from various metals as well as ceramic to stand up to extreme temperatures.
High Voltage Connectors
High voltage connectors are designed for high voltage applications, generally featuring heavier gauge conducting materials and insulation.
IDE Connectors
IDE connectors connect optical and hard drives to each other and to the motherboard of a PC.
Microwave Connectors
These connectors are coaxial connectors specifically designed for use in microwave applications.
Military Specification Connectors
Mil spec connectors are designed to meet the precise requirements needed for military applications.
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Miniature Connectors
Miniature connectors are designed for small scale components in a large variety of applications.
PCI Connectors
PCI connectors are expansion card or integrated circuit devices that are used to attach hardware within a PC.
Pin & Socket Connectors
Pin & socket connectors are used in a variety of military computer applications for connecting a variety of terminals.
Plastic Connectors
Connectors for various connection types made from many plastic materials.
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Connectors
Used in a variety of electronics applications to connect PCB components defined by the number of pins and the connection angle.
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Push-Pull Connectors
Push Pull connectors have a locking mechanism that is released by squeezing the connector body, preventing unintentional disconnects.
Quick Connect/Disconnect Connectors
Used for a variety of applications where connections need to be quickly disconnected or switched.
RJ-45 Connectors
RJ45 connectors are most commonly found on the ends of telephone wires and are used for voice and data transmission.
Rectangular Connectors
Rectangular connectors feature a rectangular shape with parallel side being equal in length.
RF Connectors
A type of coaxial connector used to transfer radio frequency signals while minimizing transmission line impedance.
Ribbon/Flat Connectors
Used to conncet ribbon cables from one area to another and in computer electronics applications.
Self-Locking Connectors
Self-locking connectors most commonly employ a "push-pull" automatic locking device to prevent accidental disconnection of the connector.
Solderless Connectors
Solder less connectors the connect two or more electrical conductors or terminals though the use of mechanical pressure such as crimping, heat shrinking or screws.
Surface Mount Connectors
Surface mount connectors are commonly used in industrial computers to connect boards to one another.
Waterproof Connectors
Waterproof connectors are designed for submersible applications and provide a water tight enclosure to seal a variety of connection types.
Connector Distributors
This section offers a list of distributors that carry various connectors for industrial application. Search by state or city.