Terms, Shortenings and Definition:
Connector=Conn.; Contact=cont.; Printed Cirquit Board=PCB;
Straight PCB = STR PCB = Parrallel = Sandwich = PiggiBack;
Right Angle PCB = RA PCB=Perpendicular = Normal = "T" = Angled;
Backplane = Backpanel = Mainboard = Motherboard;
Extender Card = Card=Board;
Application = Appl.; Manufacturer Part Number = p/n.
The Connector
is always works with it Mating Spouse! (Mating Conn.)
Gender of Conn. MALE or FEMALE are defined generally by Gender of their Contacts.
Gender of Conn. body mostly is opposite to Gender of contacts.
Types of Conn. are defined by Mechanical and Electrical properties, Physical Configurations and Dimensions.
Conn. divided to different Families by
Type/Family.
Every Type has a Generic Name.
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