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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3750-2
CONN BIND POST KNURLED RED
BU-P3750-0
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLACK
CL159709
TERMINAL TP6S BLACK ASSEMBLED
7018
CONN BIND POST DUAL HEX BLK/RED
BU-00282-2
CONN BIND POST HEX RED
81-BP9B
BINDING POST BLACK 10 AMP
BU-P3760-0
CONN BIND POST FLUTED BLACK
81-BS10R
BANANA SOCKET RED 10 AMP
3760-2#
CONN BIND POST KNURLED RED
81-BP8R
BINDING POST RED 10 AMP
81-BP4BR
BINDING POST DUAL 10 AMP
81-BS10B
BANANA SOCKET BLACK 10 A
111-0703-001
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLACK
3760-4
CONN BIND POST KNURLED YELLOW
81-BP3R
BINDING POST RED 10 AMP
4108
CONN BIND POST DUAL HEX BLK/RED
CL159797
TERMINAL TP60S BLACK 23.5MM
3750-4
CONN BIND POST KNURLED YELLOW
81-BP6B
BINDING POST BLACK 10 AMP
7017
CONN BIND POST HEX BLACK