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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7007
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLACK
3760-7
CONN BIND POST KNURLED VIOLET
CT4231-NI-0
4MM SHEATHED BINDING POST, BLACK
CL159706PBA
TPP5CT PC BLACK RED ASSEMBLED
29-104 GRN
CONN BIND POST SPRING-LOAD GREEN
CL159711A
TP6S BLACK, GOLD PLATED, ASSEMBL
BU-P3760-6
CONN BIND POST FLUTED BLUE
111-0102-001
CONN BIND POST KNURLED RED
111-0103-001
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLACK
81-BP3B
BINDING POST BLACK 10 AMP
CL159830CRA
TP60VSG TERM CLEAR RED ASSEM
2439-0#
CONN BIND POST MINI KNURLED BLK
3750-9
CONN BIND POST KNURLED WHITE
2382-0
CONN BIND POST MINI KNURLED BLK
73095-2
BINDING POST/4MM SAFETY JACK/RED
4097
CONN BIND POST HEX BLACK
29-104 WHT
CONN BIND POST SPRING-LOAD WHITE
3750-3
CONN BIND POST KNURLED ORANGE
81-BP1B
BANANA SOCKET 4MM BLACK
7005
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLACK