Disconnects:
Are they classified as terminals, connectors, both or neither?
Picture shows: bullet, knife, quick-connect
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asked Mar 12, 2016 at 16:07
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\$\begingroup\$ Too broad? I am very specifically asking about each and every one of these rows. Would you be happier if I asked 37 separate questions, one for each row? \$\endgroup\$– Davide AndreaMar 12, 2016 at 19:11
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\$\begingroup\$ OK, I'll ask 37 separate questions. (Sigh!) I tried to delete this one but I wasn't allowed to. I'll ask one a day. so as not to overwhelm the visitors. \$\endgroup\$– Davide AndreaMar 12, 2016 at 19:17
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Terminals are where conductors or wires "terminate" and usually, in an electrical context, are a semi-permanent fixture (that requires, for example, a screwdriver to un-terminate). Items 2 and 22 in your list would qualify by that definition.
Everything else appears to be plug and socket style connectors.
answered Mar 12, 2016 at 17:54
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\$\begingroup\$ OK, thanks. I believe you said: 2, 22 = terminals; 1, 3~21, 23~37 = connectors. \$\endgroup\$ Mar 12, 2016 at 17:59
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You'll just have to accept the fact that both "terminal" and "connector" are very broad terms that have a lot of overlap.
Generally speaking, a "terminal" in this context is something that goes on the end of a single conductor (e.g., a wire or PCB trace) in order to facilitate making connections.
A "connector" is a broader term that generally implies a housing that physically supports and insulates one or contacts (or terminals), and may include features such as alignment, strain relief, latching and protection from intrusion.
answered Mar 12, 2016 at 17:10
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\$\begingroup\$ Based on that definition, would you be able to please tell me which rows are terminals? Which are connectors? Which both (since you mention overlap)? Which neither? 1 through 15, 30 and 32 all go on the end of a single conductor: are they all "terminals"? Some in rows 1, 2 and 9 have housings: are they "connectors"? \$\endgroup\$ Mar 12, 2016 at 17:35
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\$\begingroup\$ To be honest, I'd rather put the effort into improving the definition so that you can do it yourself. Maybe I could add it to the tag wiki, too. What is not clear? \$\endgroup\$ Mar 12, 2016 at 17:47