For some practitioners who are new to the connector industry, they may not be able to distinguish the concepts of "connector", "connector" and "terminal" in the early stage, as well as the differences in their scope and practical applications. The following is Bo Electronics Technology, a Shenzhen connector manufacturer with more than ten years of production experience, to explain the differences between the three:

1. Conceptually distinguish the differences between "connector", "connector" and "terminal

1. Connectors are a large category. They are called connectors, plugs and sockets in China. They are a component that electronic engineering technicians often come into contact with. Most of them refer to electrical connectors, which use components to connect two electronic products to transmit current or signals.

2. The connector is a positioning connector used to connect electronic circuits. It consists of two parts, the connector and the connector, which can be completely separated under normal circumstances, so the connector can also be called an electrical connector.

3. Terminal block is an accessory product used to achieve electrical connection. It is used to facilitate the connection of wires. It is actually a piece of metal sealed in insulating plastic, with holes at both ends for inserting wires. Terminal blocks can be divided into plug-in terminal blocks and European-style terminal blocks.

2. Distinguish the difference between "connector", "connector" and "terminal" from the scope of ownership

1. "Connector=connector" is the first category. Terminals are just a product in the "connector" category. A connector is a connection between wires; a connector is a connection between wires and boards. In our real life, people often refer to the same type of products vaguely.

2. In the electrician or electrical field: connectors and connectors are the same product. Popularly understood as an electronic component that can be quickly connected by inserting or tightening one end of the male connector and the female connector without using tools. Terminals are usually understood as electronic products that require certain tools (such as screwdrivers and cold-pressure pliers) to connect 2 connection points together. They are usually used for power input and output.

3. The terminal is part of the connector. Connector is a general term. In fact, our common connectors usually include two parts: a shell and a terminal. The plastic shell is generally plastic, which plays a protective role; the terminal is generally metal, which serves to connect the two ends of the product.

3. Distinguish the differences between "connectors", "connectors" and "terminals" in practical applications

1. Electrical connectors, referred to as connectors, also known as electrical connectors, are a subdivision of electronic components and are mainly used for connections between circuits. In the current production of the electronics industry, the line connections of connectors can be said to be ubiquitous, so the scope of use of connectors is very wide and can be indirectly used in various industries.

2. There are many types of connectors, such as rectangular connectors, circular connectors, ladder connectors, etc. Terminal blocks are a type of connector, generally rectangular connectors. The use range of terminal blocks is relatively single. They are generally used in the electronic and electrical fields, for internal and external wiring of PCB circuit boards, printed boards, and power distribution cabinets. .

3. The scope of use of terminal blocks is getting wider and wider, and there are more and more types. In addition to PCB terminals, the most widely used terminals include 5-gold terminals, nut terminals, spring terminals, etc. In the power industry, there are special terminal blocks, junction boxes, all terminals on the top, single layer, double layer, current, voltage, etc.

Generally speaking, electronic components such as "connectors", "connectors" and "terminals" belong to the same concept in different applications, based on different application industries, application products, and application places. They are commonly known as various names. In the current connector market, survival of the fittest and the pursuit of cost-effectiveness have led to the continuous improvement of high-quality connector technology and the elimination of some connectors.