This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Housings, Boots category on DigiKey.com
Terminal housings, boots, sleeves, or caps are non-conductive pieces to cover and protect the terminal inside. They are available for multiple types of terminals including barrel, quick connect/quick disconnect, ring terminals, wire-to-board, etc. There are a variety of colors, number of positions, and terminal sizes to choose from.
SelectionCharacteristics
Style: The type, style, or nature of the device.
Terminal Type: Indicates the geometry of the mating surface of the connection.
Gender: Indicates the gender of the mating surface of the connection.
Terminal Size: References a characteristic dimension of the terminal type with which a part is intended for use.
Number of Positions: Indicates the number of distinct conductors presented at a connector’s mating interface and the number of electrical contact points present within a connector.
Stacking Direction: Describes the relative positioning of contact placements within a housing; applicable to multi-position housings only.
For Use With/Related Products: Defines other part types, numbers, or series with which this product is designed to be used.
Mounting Type: Indicates how the device is attached.
Color: The dominant color of the device.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | 360042-1 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 360042-1-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | TE Connectivity AMP Connectors |
| DESCRIPTION | 1 Position Cap Connector Male, Tab Natural 0.250" (6.35mm) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 4471 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 36-4471-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Keystone Electronics |
| DESCRIPTION | 1 Position Boot Connector Female, Receptacle Clear 0.250" (6.35mm) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 191610333 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | WM13794-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Molex |
| DESCRIPTION | 1 Position Sleeve Connector Male, Tab |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 248548 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | RPC3483-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Essentra Components |
| DESCRIPTION | 1 Position Sleeve Connector Blue, Transparent 0.250" (6.35mm) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |