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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CP303015
XRP3 TP6S GREEN/BLACK CSK
CT2234-4
CONN BIND POST KNURLED YELLOW
2894-2
CONN BIND POST FLUTED RED
CL159798
TERMINAL TP60S RED 23.5MM
CT2234-9
CONN BIND POST KNURLED WHITE
4243-2
CONN BIND POST DL KNURL BLK/RED
81-BP2R
BINDING POST RED 10 AMP
111-2223-001
CONN BIND POST KNURLED
111-0107-001
CONN BIND POST KNURLED YELLOW
3750-0
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLACK
2382-2
CONN BIND POST MINI KNURLED RED
CP303011
XRP3 TP6S RED/BLACK CSK
CT2232-6
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLUE
111-0101-001
CONN BIND POST KNURLED WHITE
CL1575
TP2 BLACK, ASSEMBLED
CT2232-5
CONN BIND POST KNURLED GREEN
4770-0
CONN BIND POST SPRING-LOAD BLACK
29-1 BLK
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLACK
5018-9
CONN BIND POST HEX WHITE
CL1505
TERMINAL TP1 BLACK ASSEMBLED