The connector book - prerelease

The connector book - prereleaseThis practical book gives you a hands on understanding of connectors, terminals, sockets, and terminal blocks used in electronic assemblies and low power electrical installations. It familiarizes you with the available connection solutions and guides you through selecting the optimal one for your application. It steps you through the process of identifying a given connector. It classifies and describes each class of connecting device, from a pin to a

This practical book gives you a hands-on understanding of connectors, terminals, sockets, and terminal blocks used in electronic assemblies and low-power electrical installations. It familiarizes you with the available connection solutions and guides you through selecting the optimal one for your application. It steps you through the process of identifying a given connector. It classifies and describes each class of connecting device, from a pin to a large hybrid industrial connector. It describes proper connector use and steers you away from common mistakes. This hands-on resource covers dozens of applications, with more than 900 figures. It is written for the repair person, the designer, the project manager, the technician, the purchasing agent, and the electronic enthusiast. This book is complemented by a website with several interactive utilities to select, identify, and understand connectors.