For some practitioners who have just started to engage in the connector industry, they may not be able to distinguish the conceptual differences, scope differences, and practical application differences between "connectors", "connectors", and "wiring terminals" in the early stage. Below, Shenzhen connector manufacturer Xinpengbo Electronic Technology, with over ten years of production experience, will explain the differences between these three:

1、 Distinguish the differences between "connectors", "connectors", and "wiring terminals" from a conceptual perspective
1. Connectors are a large category, commonly referred to as connectors, plugs, and sockets in China. They are components that electronic engineering technicians often come into contact with. Most of them refer to electrical connectors, which connect two electronic products with components to transmit current or signals.
2. A connector is a type of positioning connector that connects electronic circuits, consisting of two parts, namely a connector and a connector. Generally, it can be completely separated, so a connector can also be called a connector.
3. Terminal block is a type of accessory product used to achieve electrical connections, which is applied for the convenience of wire connection. It is actually a metal sheet enclosed in insulating plastic, with holes at both ends for inserting wires. Terminal blocks can be divided into plug-in terminal blocks and European terminal blocks.

2、 Distinguish between "connectors", "connectors", and "wiring terminals" based on their scope of ownership
1. "Connector=connector" is the first category, and wiring terminals are just one type of product in the "connector" category. A connector is a connection between wires; A connector is the connection between wires and boards, and in our actual life, people often refer vaguely to the same type of product.
In the field of electricians or electrical engineering: connectors and connectors are the same type of product. In layman's terms, it refers to electronic components that can be quickly connected without the need for tools, by connecting the male end to the female end and inserting or twisting it together. Wiring terminals, commonly understood as electronic products that require the use of certain tools such as screwdrivers and cold press pliers to connect two connection points together, are generally used for power input, output, etc.
3. The terminal is a part of the connector, and the connector is a general term. In fact, commonly used connectors usually include two parts: a housing and a terminal. Rubber shells are generally mostly made of plastic, providing protection; Terminals are generally made of metal, which serves as a conductive material at both ends of the product.

3、 Distinguish between "connectors", "connectors", and "wiring terminals" based on practical applications
1. Electrical connectors, also known as connectors or connectors, are a sub field of electronic components mainly used for the connection between circuits. In the current electronic industry production, the wiring connection of connectors can be said to be ubiquitous, so the scope of use of connectors is very extensive and can be indirectly applied in various industries.
2. There are many specific types of connectors, such as rectangular connectors, circular connectors, stepped connectors, and so on in terms of shape. Terminal block is a type of connector, generally belonging to rectangular connectors. The scope of use of terminal block is also relatively simple, and it is generally used in the field of electronics and electrical engineering, for the internal and external wiring of PCB circuit boards, printed boards, and distribution cabinets.
3. The usage range and variety of wiring terminals are increasing. At present, the most widely used terminals are not only PCB board terminals, but also hardware terminals, nut terminals, spring terminals, etc. In the power industry, there are specialized terminal blocks, terminal boxes, and all of them are wiring terminals, including single-layer, double-layer, current, voltage, and so on.
In general, electronic components such as connectors, connectors, and terminal blocks belong to the same concept and are commonly referred to as various different terms based on different application industries, products, and locations. The current connector market is characterized by the survival of the fittest and the pursuit of cost-effectiveness, which has led to the continuous improvement of high-quality connector technology and the elimination of some connectors.