Connectors

 

Connectors

An electromechanical passive device that connects the electrical circuits for conductivity. They can be categorized into various groups depending on their physical construction, pinout, material, power rating, portability, size, and usage. However, in terms of construction, two parts hare common to all:

1-      An insulation part for protection

2-      A conductive part made of conduction material like copper, aluminum, brass, etc.

Types of Connectors

Lock Connectors come in with a locking mechanism, and they can help keep the connection in place and avoid any dislodging due to external movements or vibrations.

Sealed Connectors are used to seal away any parts that may be exposed and are susceptible to damage, the most common one being waterproof, dustproof, and pressure resistant.

Filter Connectors are used to filter away any radiations and electrical signals that may be harmful to either the components or the consumer.

Board Mounted Connectors are used to mount the PCB designs, and their portability makes it really useful to detach from the devices when not in use and even in case of debugging or troubleshooting of the unit.

Audio And Video Connectors can be used in order to carry electronic signals, and audio connectors link cables to audio devices. They can be used to attach phones, microphones, and speakers to one another. Video connectors build links that carry analog or digital video signals. They may be used at the end of cables, linked to electronic devices and other video input or output devices.

Coaxial Connectors are used for CATV applications, coaxial modules to transmit radio frequency (RF) signals. There is a shielded conductive inner wire wrapped in a shielding conductor for the connectors. You may find another insulating or protective layer on top of that. Coaxial connectors are designed to hold an immense amount of data. In most home video setups, they are common connectors used as well.

RF And Microwave Connectors link devices that use radiofrequency or microwave spectrum to the end of cables. The connectors are used in the case of wireless broadcasting or networking to transfer electromagnetic energy and RF signals. In transmission systems, connectors are often commonly found and can couple and uncouple components of the system.

Screw Terminals may be beneficial to be able to connect the bare, undermined wire to a circuit in some cases. They are also good for circumstances in which several different connecting devices should be able to support a connection. The downside of screw terminals is that they will reasonably quickly come undone, leaving a bare wire in your circuit waving around. A small dab of hot glue can solve this without being too hard to remove later.

Alligator Clip named for obvious reasons are ideal for checking ties to posts or bare wires. They tend to be heavy, easily lead to nearby bare metal shorts, and have a fairly weak grip that can be easily compromised. They are mainly used during debugging for low-cost connections.

USB Connectors using the Universal Serial Bus acronym, this connector is standard for device interfaces. While these electrical connectors are widely used in Macs, Apple, and PCs, they come in various styles and serve different purposes in electrical modules like Arduino, pi, and other microcontroller boards.

Circular Connectors are multi-pin connectors used primarily for external interfacing. They can be used for transferring data, transmitting electrical signals, or for powering electrical devices. Circular connectors have been designed to hold what may be referred to as a mixed-signal in some cases and may be defined as a connector for power and control.

There are tons of other categories of connectors. However, it is important to look into the physical and performance parameters of the circuit.

Performance Parameter Are As Follows:

1.          Current
2.          Voltage

·         Operating Temperature

Physical Parameter To Look Into Are:

1.          Contact Pitch
2.          Number Of Contacts
3.          Material