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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3760-1
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BROWN
CT2234-2
CONN BIND POST KNURLED RED
BU-00283
CONN BIND POST DUAL HEX BLK/RED
CL159706PAA
TPP5CT PC RED BLACK ASSEMBLED
2894-0
CONN BIND POST FLUTED BLACK
81-BS5R
BANANA SOCKET RED 10 AMP
CT4231-NI-2
4MM SHEATHED BINDING POST, RED
BU-P3770-2
CONN BIND POST KNURLED RED
3760-0#
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLACK
5018-0
CONN BIND POST HEX BLACK
2439-2
CONN BIND POST MINI KNURLED RED
CL681563
SPRING TERMINAL M4L SPT3 GREEN
3770-2
CONN BIND POST KNURLED RED
CT2232-2
CONN BIND POST KNURLED RED
29-100 BLK
CONN BIND POST SPRING-LOAD BLACK
CP303010
XRP3 TP6S BLACK/BLACK CSK
4093
CONN BIND POST HEX RED
3760-9
CONN BIND POST KNURLED WHITE
7006
CONN BIND POST KNURLED RED
73094-2
CONN BIND POST KNURLED RED