Banana and Tip Connectors - Binding Posts
Banana and Tip Connectors - Binding Posts
Definition & Purpose
Banana and Tip Connectors, including Binding Posts, are essential components in electrical and electronic systems, designed to establish secure, reusable connections for power, signal, and test applications. These connectors feature a male (banana plug/tip) and female (binding post) interface, enabling quick-connect/disconnect functionality with low insertion force. Commonly color-coded for polarity identification, they ensure reliable conductivity in low to medium-current circuits.
Types & Variations
This category encompasses multiple configurations to suit diverse connectivity needs:
- Banana Plugs/Tips Single or stacked 4mm plugs for test leads, speaker systems, and lab equipment.
- Binding Posts Panel-mounted terminals with screw-down clamps for secure wire termination, often found on amplifiers, power supplies, and prototyping boards.
- Shrouded/Unshrouded Options Insulated designs for safety in high-voltage environments vs. open tips for accessibility.
- Dual/Stackable Connectors Enable multi-wire connections or daisy-chaining in audio and DC power distribution.
Selection Guide
When choosing Banana and Tip Connectors, consider:
1. Current Rating (e.g., 15A+ for power applications vs. 5A for signal use).
2. Material Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for precision instruments; nickel-plated offers cost-effective durability.
3. Compatibility Verify plug diameter (4mm standard) and post spacing for panel-mounted binding posts.
4. Safety Opt for shrouded connectors in high-voltage setups to prevent accidental contact.
Ideal for audio systems, test benches, and industrial controls, these connectors balance convenience with robust performance. Browse our range to find solutions tailored to your project s voltage, current, and environmental demands.
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9282RED
CONN BIND POST KNURLED RED
2439-5
CONN BIND POST MINI KNURLED GRN
3750-8
CONN BIND POST KNURLED GRAY
29-3 RED
CONN BIND POST KNURLED RED
29-1 RED
CONN BIND POST KNURLED RED
7015
CONN BIND POST MINI FLUTED BLACK
3770-2#
BINDING POST MICROVOLT (RED)
2439-5#
MINI BIND POST TIN PL (GREEN)
9282BLK
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLACK
BU-00281-2
CONN BIND POST KNURLED RED
2439-1
CONN BIND POST MINI KNURLED BRN
7014
CONN BIND POST MINI FLUTED RED
BU-00281-0
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLACK
2439-6
CONN BIND POST MINI KNURLED BLUE
9280BLK
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLACK
4995-0#
BIND POST MIL-P-55149/8 (BLACK)
4098-0
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLACK
3760-02
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLK/RED
7013
CONN BIND POST MINI FLUTED BLACK
4098-2
CONN BIND POST KNURLED RED