Connectors

Connectors are essential components that are used in almost every piece of electrical or electronic equipment we use or come into contact with on a daily basis. Correct selection depends solely on the project, application or environment. RS offer an extensive range of high performance interconnect solutions to suit your every need.

What is a connector?

A connector is a component that allows two pieces of equipment to be coupled together. Connectors provide a path for voltage, current or signals to flow freely from one device to another. Most connectors comprise of two parts, a plug and a socket. Traditionally connectors are referred to by a gender to aid identification, the male and the female.

Plug or male

The plug or the male part of the connector housing usually contain the contacts. The contacts or pins are solid protruding pieces of metal that electrical conductors are attached to.

Socket or female

The socket or the female part of the connector housing contain hollow metal contacts. The female contacts are designed to hold or retain the male contacts. When both male and female parts of the connector come together they mate.

Termination Types

Crimp termination
Solder termination
Screw termination

Mounting Types

Cable to panel
Cable to cable (in-line)
Cable to board
Board to board

RS supply a wide range of high quality components. They include heavy duty industrial connectors, power connectors, modular connectors, electrical connectors, electronic and data connectors. They are divided into the following categories:

Power Connectors
RF and Coaxial Connectors
PCB Connectors
Audio and Video Connectors
Circular Connectors
Network and Telecom Connectors
Mains and IEC Connectors
USB, D-Sub and Computing Connectors
Terminal Blocks and DIN Rail Terminals

Connectors

What is a connector?

Plug or male

Socket or female

Termination Types

Mounting Types

AV Connectors

Automotive Electrical Connectors

Backplane & Rack Connectors

Circular Connectors

Connector Tools & Accessories

General Purpose Rectangular Connectors

IC Sockets & Adapters

Mains & DC Power Connectors

Network & Telecom Connectors

PCB Connectors & Wire Housings

Power Connectors

RF Coaxial Connectors & Adapters

Terminal Blocks

USB, D Sub & Computing Connectors

Wire Terminals & Splices

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Connectors

What is a connector?

Plug or male

Socket or female

Termination Types

Mounting Types

AV Connectors

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Automotive Electrical Connectors

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Backplane & Rack Connectors

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Circular Connectors

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Connector Tools & Accessories

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General Purpose Rectangular Connectors

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IC Sockets & Adapters

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Mains & DC Power Connectors

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Network & Telecom Connectors

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PCB Connectors & Wire Housings

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Power Connectors

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RF Coaxial Connectors & Adapters

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Terminal Blocks

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USB, D Sub & Computing Connectors

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Wire Terminals & Splices

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