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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3760-0
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLACK
5405
CONN BIND POST DL FLUTD BLK/RED
3760-5
CONN BIND POST KNURLED GREEN
BU-00282-0
CONN BIND POST HEX BLACK
CL681565
SPRING TERM M4L SPT3 YELLOW
81-BP1R
BANANA SOCKET 4MM RED
81-BS5B
BANANA SOCKET BLACK 10 A
7004
CONN BIND POST KNURLED RED
CT2232-0
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLACK
73094-0
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLACK
CL1512
TERMINAL TP1 YELLOW ASSEMBLED
3770-0#
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLACK
3760-2
CONN BIND POST KNURLED RED
BU-P3770-0
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLACK
CL159719
TERMINAL TP6S RED ASSEMBLED
BU-P3750-2
CONN BIND POST KNURLED RED
CL1509
TERMINAL TP1 WHITE ASSEMBLED
CT2234-0
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLACK
81-BP7B
BINDING POST BLACK 10 AMP
5018-4
CONN BIND POST HEX YELLOW