This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Quick Connects, Quick Disconnect Connectors category on DigiKey.com
Quick connect/quick disconnect terminals allow for fast and dependable connection and disconnection of two wires. These single conductor connectors are commonly referred to as FASTON terminals, tab terminals, or blade connectors. They come in a range of different widths, lengths, and wire gauges, and are available uninsulated, partially insulated, or fully insulated. Unlike a lot of electronic components, the color of insulation on these is relevant because it signifies the wire gauge. The terminals can be angled at various degrees, stacked, or multiple other configurations with straight being the standard. There are numerous mounting types and contact finishes for the end user to choose from with these multifunction connectors.
SelectionCharacteristics
Terminal Type: Indicates the style and configuration of the disconnect.
Gender: Indicates whether the disconnect is male or female in configuration.
Tab Width: Nominal width of mating surface for male disconnects, for female disconnects, the width of a compatible male disconnect.
Tab Thickness: Indicates the through-plane thickness of the mating region of a male terminal or that which a female terminal is designed to accept.
Tab Length: Indicates length of a disconnect’s mating surface.
Length - Overall: Indicates the overall length of the disconnect.
Termination: Selection of termination style used to connect the device to a system, such as crimp or solder.
Wire Gauge: The wire size or size range with which a product is designed for use, typically expressed in terms of American Wire Gauge.
Insulation: Indicates if the item has insulation and to what extent.
Mounting Type: Indicates how the device is attached.
Features: These are different capabilities or properties of the device such as a fish tail or UL approved.
Color: The dominant color of the device.
Contact Material: Indicates the material composition of the contact.
Contact Finish: Indicates the finish/plating material applied to the contact.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | 1217861-1 |
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| DIGI-KEY PART # | A100452TR-ND - Tape & Reel (TR) |
| MANUFACTURER | TE Connectivity AMP Connectors |
| DESCRIPTION | 0.250" (6.35mm) Quick Connect Male Solder Connector Non-Insulated |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 1212-ST |
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| DIGI-KEY PART # | 36-1212-ST-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Keystone Electronics |
| DESCRIPTION | 0.187" (4.75mm) Quick Connect Male Solder Connector Non-Insulated |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 190170009 |
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| DIGI-KEY PART # | WM2946TR-ND - Tape & Reel (TR) |
| MANUFACTURER | Molex |
| DESCRIPTION | 0.187" (4.75mm) Quick Connect Female 18-22 AWG Crimp Connector Non-Mating End Insulated |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | DNFR14250FIB-KD |
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| DIGI-KEY PART # | 298-10552-2-ND - Tape & Reel (TR) |
| MANUFACTURER | Panduit Corp |
| DESCRIPTION | 0.250" (6.35mm) Quick Connect Female 14-16 AWG Crimp Connector Fully Insulated |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 7474966 |
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| DIGI-KEY PART # | 732-12310-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Würth Elektronik |
| DESCRIPTION | 0.250" (6.35mm) Quick Connect Male Solder Connector Non-Insulated |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |