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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4109
CONN BIND POST DUAL HEX BLK/RED
CT2234-5
CONN BIND POST KNURLED GREEN
4094
CONN BIND POST HEX BLACK
BU-P3760-4
CONN BIND POST FLUTED YELLOW
4995-0
CONN BIND POST SPRING-LOAD BLACK
81-BP8B
BINDING POST BLACK 10 AMP
4092
CONN BIND POST HEX BLACK
111-0702-001
CONN BIND POST KNURLED RED
3760-8
CONN BIND POST KNURLED GRAY
2383-0
CONN BIND POST DUAL MINI BLK/RED
81-BP7R
BINDING POST RED 10 AMP
9406
CONN BIND POST FLUTED BLK/RED
5018-5
CONN BIND POST HEX GREEN
29-100 GRN
CONN BIND POST SPRING-LOAD GREEN
CL1507
TERMINAL TP1 BLUE ASSEMBLED
CL681564
SPRING TERMINAL M4L SPT3 WHITE
4995-2
CONN BIND POST SPRING-LOAD RED
BU-P6883
CONN BIND POST DL FLUTD BLK/RED
3750-5
CONN BIND POST KNURLED GREEN
CL159705
TOUCHPROOF TERMINAL ASSY TPP4