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Manthan Dhavne
CONNECTORS
• “A conductive device used for connecting electrical
circuits by means of wires and cables.” Electrical
connectors consist of plugs & jacks.
• Wires and cables are connected using permanent and
temporary connections. Permanent connections are
made by soldering, welding or crimping whereas plugs
& sockets (jacks) are generally used for temporary
connections.
• Seperable connections are used when circuits can be
connected to other electrical components.
Properties of Connectors
Keyed connectors are designed to only connect at a specific
orientation. This prevents the user from damaging pins or inserting
them into the wrong sockets. Pins and casing are oriented so that
the plug cannot be inserted incorrectly
▲USB-A Connector ▲USB-B Connector ▲USB Mini Connector ▲USB Micro Connector
Audio Connectors
Another familiar connector group are those used for audio-visual
applications – RCA & Phono. While these can’t be truly be
considered to be same family, as the USB connectors.