Insertion loss — In telecommunications, insertion loss is the decrease in transmitted signal power resulting from the insertion of a device in a transmission line or optical fiber. It is usually expressed relative to the signal power delivered to that same part… … Wikipedia
Optical fiber connector — An optical fiber connector terminates the end of an optical fiber, and enables quicker connection and disconnection than splicing. The connectors mechanically couple and align the cores of fibers so that light can pass. Better connectors lose… … Wikipedia
Modular connector — This article is about modular connectors. For the registered jack (RJ) wiring standard, see registered jack. Left to right, modular connectors: 8P8C plug, 6P6C plug, 6P4C plug, 4P4C plug, 6P6C jack … Wikipedia
Coaxial power connector — Most common coaxial power connector, male and female, 5.5 x 2.5 mm … Wikipedia
Zero insertion force — [ socket A)] ZIF is an acronym for zero insertion force, a concept used in the design of IC sockets, invented to avoid problems caused by applying force upon insertion and extraction.A normal integrated circuit (IC) socket requires the IC to be… … Wikipedia
RF connector — Male Type N RF connector. A coaxial RF connector is an electrical connector designed to work at radio frequencies in the multi megahertz range. RF connectors are typically used with coaxial cables and are designed to maintain the shielding that… … Wikipedia
Electrical connector — Back of an audio amplifier features a variety of electrical connectors An electrical connector is an electro mechanical device for joining electrical circuits as an interface using a mechanical assembly. The connection may be temporary, as for… … Wikipedia
DC connector — A DC connector (or DC plug, for one common type of connector) is an electrical connector for supplying direct current (DC) power. Unlike domestic AC power plugs and sockets, DC connectors are not generally standardized. The dimensions and… … Wikipedia
TRS connector — 1⁄4 in TRS connector Trip … Wikipedia
Mini-DIN connector — The mini DIN connectors are a family of multi pin electrical connectors used in a variety of applications. Mini DIN is similar to the larger, older DIN connector. Both are standards of the Deutsches Institut für Normung, the German standards body … Wikipedia
XLR connector — The XLR connector is an electrical connector design. XLR plugs and sockets are used mostly in professional audio and video electronics cabling applications. Home audio and video electronics normally use RCA connectors. In reference to its… … Wikipedia