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Electrical Connector

ConnectorsA connector is a device used to join electrical circuits and are also referred to as electrical connectors. Connectors almost always require 2 separate (mating) parts to complete the circuit and most often consist of a male (plug) and female (jack or socket) and are typically utilized to deliver power, signal, and data. There are many types of electrical connectors and most can be identified by their shape & size, contact configuration & pinout, insulation between contacts, and more. Connectors also have a multitude of ways in which to make connections to their contacts including crimp, solder, solder cup, wire-wrap, and even board mount.

An electrical connector, is an electro-mechanical device used to join electrical terminations and create an electrical circuit. Electrical connectors consist of plugs (male-ended) and jacks (female-ended). The connection may be temporary, as for portable equipment, require a tool for assembly and removal, or serve as a permanent electrical joint between two wires or devices.[] An adapter can be used to effectively bring together dissimilar connectors.

There are hundreds of types of electrical connectors. Connectors may join two lengths of flexible copper wire or cable, or connect a wire or cable to an electrical terminal.

Terminal blocks (also called terminal boards or strips) provide a convenient means of connecting individual electrical wires without a splice or physically joining the ends. They are usually used to connect wiring among various items of equipment within an enclosure or to make connections among individually enclosed items. Since terminal blocks are readily available for a wide range of wire sizes and terminal quantity, they are one of the most flexible types of electrical connector available. Some disadvantages are that connecting wires is more difficult than simply plugging in a cable and the terminals are generally not very well protected from contact with persons or foreign conducting materials

Plug and socket connectors are usually made up of a male plug (typically pin contacts) and a female receptacle (typically socket contacts), although hermaphroditic connectors exist, such as the original IBM token ring LAN connector. Plugs generally have one or more pins or prongs that are inserted into openings in the mating socket. The connection between the mating metal parts must be sufficiently tight to make a good electrical connection and complete the circuit. When working with multi-pin connectors, it is helpful to have a pinout diagram to identify the wire or circuit node connected to each pin.

A blade connector is a type of single wire connection using a flat conductive blade which is inserted into a blade receptacle. Usually both blade connector and blade receptacle have wires attached to them either through of the wire to the blade or crimping of the blade to the wire. In some cases the blade is an integral manufactured part of a component (such as a switch or a speaker unit), and a blade receptacle is pushed onto the blade to form a connection.

The Universal Serial Bus is a serial bus standard to interface devices, founded in 1996. It is currently widely used among PCs, Apple Macintosh and many other devices. There are several types of USB connectors, and some have been added as the specification has progressed. The most commonly used is the (male) series “A” plug on peripherals, when the cable is fixed to the peripheral. If there is no cable fixed to the peripheral, the peripheral always needs to have a USB “B” socket. In this case a USB “A” plug to a USB “B” plug cable would be needed. USB “A” sockets are always used on the host PC and the USB “B” sockets on the peripherals. It is a 4-pin connector, surrounded by a shield. There are several other connectors in use, the mini-A, mini- B and mini-AB plug and socket (added in the On-The-Go Supplement to the USB 2.0 Specification).

Connectors are available at IBS Electronics from industry leading manufacturers. IBS is an authorized distributor for many connector manufacturers. We stock many connector types including Automotive, Circular, D-Sub, Fiber Optic, Ethernet, Power, RF, Solar, USB and many more. We also stock Terminals, Terminal Connectors, & Terminal Blocks.

Connectors, Interconnects

Backplane Connectors – Accessories
Backplane Connectors – ARINC
Backplane Connectors – ARINC Inserts
Backplane Connectors – Contacts
Backplane Connectors – DIN
Backplane Connectors – Hard Metric, Standard
Backplane Connectors – Housings
Backplane Connectors – Specialized
Banana and Tip Connectors – Accessories
Banana and Tip Connectors – Adapters
Banana and Tip Connectors – Binding Posts
Banana and Tip Connectors – Jacks, Plugs
Barrel – Accessories
Barrel – Audio Adapters
Barrel – Audio Connectors
Barrel – Power Connectors
Between Series Adapters
Blade Type Power Connectors
Blade Type Power Connectors – Accessories
Blade Type Power Connectors – Contacts
Blade Type Power Connectors – Housings
Card Edge Connectors – Accessories
Card Edge Connectors – Adapters
Card Edge Connectors – Contacts
Card Edge Connectors – Edgeboard Connectors
Card Edge Connectors – Housings
Circular Connectors
Circular Connectors – Accessories
Circular Connectors – Adapters
Circular Connectors – Backshells and Cable Clamps
Circular Connectors – Contacts
Circular Connectors – Housings
Coaxial Connectors (RF)
Coaxial Connectors (RF) – Accessories
Coaxial Connectors (RF) – Adapters
Coaxial Connectors (RF) – Contacts
Coaxial Connectors (RF) – Terminators
Contacts – Leadframe
Contacts – Multi Purpose
Contacts, Spring Loaded and Pressure
D-Shaped Connectors – Centronics
D-Sub Connectors
D-Sub, D-Shaped Connectors – Accessories
D-Sub, D-Shaped Connectors – Accessories – Jackscrews
D-Sub, D-Shaped Connectors – Adapters
D-Sub, D-Shaped Connectors – Backshells, Hoods
D-Sub, D-Shaped Connectors – Contacts
D-Sub, D-Shaped Connectors – Housings
D-Sub, D-Shaped Connectors – Terminators
FFC, FPC (Flat Flexible) Connectors
FFC, FPC (Flat Flexible) Connectors – Accessories
FFC, FPC (Flat Flexible) Connectors – Contacts
FFC, FPC (Flat Flexible) Connectors – Housings
Fiber Optic Connectors
Fiber Optic Connectors – Accessories
Fiber Optic Connectors – Adapters
Fiber Optic Connectors – Housings
Heavy Duty Connectors – Accessories
Heavy Duty Connectors – Assemblies
Heavy Duty Connectors – Contacts
Heavy Duty Connectors – Frames
Heavy Duty Connectors – Housings, Hoods, Bases
Heavy Duty Connectors – Inserts, Modules
Keystone – Accessories
Keystone – Faceplates, Frames
Keystone – Inserts
LGH Connectors
Memory Connectors – Accessories
Memory Connectors – Inline Module Sockets
Memory Connectors – PC Card Sockets
Memory Connectors – PC Cards – Adapters
Modular Connectors – Accessories
Modular Connectors – Adapters
Modular Connectors – Jacks
Modular Connectors – Jacks With Magnetics
Modular Connectors – Plug Housings
Modular Connectors – Plugs
Modular Connectors – Wiring Blocks
Modular Connectors – Wiring Blocks – Accessories
Photovoltaic (Solar Panel) Connectors
Photovoltaic (Solar Panel) Connectors – Accessories
Photovoltaic (Solar Panel) Connectors – Contacts
Pluggable Connectors
Pluggable Connectors – Accessories
Power Entry Connectors – Accessories
Power Entry Connectors – Inlets, Outlets, Modules
Rectangular – Board to Board Connectors – Accessories
Rectangular – Board to Board Connectors – Arrays, Edge Type, Mezzanine
Rectangular – Board to Board Connectors – Board Spacers, Stackers
Rectangular – Board to Board Connectors – Headers, Male Pins (
Rectangular – Board to Board Connectors – Headers, Receptacles, Female Sockets
Rectangular Connectors – Accessories
Rectangular Connectors – Adapters
Rectangular Connectors – Board In, Direct Wire to Board
Rectangular Connectors – Contacts
Rectangular Connectors – Free Hanging, Panel Mount
Rectangular Connectors – Headers, Male Pins
Rectangular Connectors – Headers, Receptacles, Female Sockets
Rectangular Connectors – Headers, Specialty Pin
Rectangular Connectors – Housings
Rectangular Connectors – Spring Loaded
Shunts, Jumpers
Sockets for ICs, Transistors
Sockets for ICs, Transistors – Accessories
Sockets for ICs, Transistors – Adapters
Solid State Lighting Connectors
Solid State Lighting Connectors – Accessories
Solid State Lighting Connectors – Contacts
Terminal Blocks – Accessories
Terminal Blocks – Accessories – Jumpers
Terminal Blocks – Accessories – Marker Strips
Terminal Blocks – Accessories – Wire Ferrules
Terminal Blocks – Adapters
Terminal Blocks – Barrier Blocks
Terminal Blocks – Contacts
Terminal Blocks – Din Rail, Channel
Terminal Blocks – Headers, Plugs and Sockets
Terminal Blocks – Interface Modules
Terminal Blocks – Panel Mount
Terminal Blocks – Power Distribution
Terminal Blocks – Specialized
Terminal Blocks – Wire to Board
Terminal Junction Systems
Terminal Strips and Turret Boards
Terminals – Accessories
Terminals – Adapters
Terminals – Barrel, Bullet Connectors
Terminals – Foil Connectors
Terminals – Housings, Boots
Terminals – Knife Connectors
Terminals – Magnetic Wire Connectors
Terminals – PC Pin Receptacles, Socket Connectors
Terminals – PC Pin, Single Post Connectors
Terminals – Quick Connects, Quick Disconnect Connectors
Terminals – Rectangular Connectors
Terminals – Ring Connectors
Terminals – Screw Connectors
Terminals – Solder Lug Connectors
Terminals – Spade Connectors
Terminals – Specialized Connectors
Terminals – Turret Connectors
Terminals – Wire Pin Connectors
Terminals – Wire Splice Connectors
Terminals – Wire to Board Connectors
USB, DVI, HDMI Connectors
USB, DVI, HDMI Connectors – Accessories
USB, DVI, HDMI Connectors – Adapters

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