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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CL1572
TP2 RED, ASSEMBLED
BU-P3760-9
CONN BIND POST FLUTED WHITE
CL159830CBA
TP60VSG TERM CLEAR BLACK ASSEM
CL681561
SPRING TERMINAL M4L SPT3 BLACK
CT2232-4
CONN BIND POST KNURLED YELLOW
BU-P3760-5
CONN BIND POST FLUTED GREEN
81-BP6R
BINDING POST RED 10 AMP
111-0110-001
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLUE
73095-0
BINDING POST/4MM/SAFETY JACK/BLK
4995-2#
BINDING POST MIL-P-55149/8 (RED)
1286#/BULK
DBL BIND POST/BANANA PLUG
9280RED
CONN BIND POST KNURLED RED
4243-2#
BINDING POST - (RED)
3750-7
CONN BIND POST KNURLED VIOLET
3750-1
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BROWN
3760-5#
BINDING POST TIN PLT (GREEN)
CL1573
TP2 GREEN, ASSEMBLED
29-3 BLK
CONN BIND POST KNURLED BLACK
4243-0#
BINDING POST - (BLACK)
CL681562
SPRING TERMINAL M4L SPT3 BLUE