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Electrical Symbols — Terminals and Connectors

An electrical connector, is an electro-mechanical device used to join electrical terminations and create an electrical circuit. Electrical connectors consist of plugs (male-ended) and jacks (female-ended). The connection may be temporary, as for portable equipment, require a tool for assembly and removal, or serve as a permanent electrical joint between two wires or devices. 26 libraries of the Electrical Engineering Solution of ConceptDraw PRO make your electrical diagramming simple, efficient, and effective. You can simply and quickly drop the ready-to-use objects from libraries into your document to create the electrical diagram.
The vector stencils library "Terminals and connectors" contains 43 element symbols of terminals, connectors, plugs, polarized connectors, jacks, coaxial cables, and conductors.
Use it for drawing the wiring diagrams, electrical layouts, electronic schematics, and circuit diagrams.
"An electrical connector is an electro-mechanical device for joining electrical circuits as an interface using a mechanical assembly. Connectors consist of plugs (male-ended) and jacks (female-ended). The connection may be temporary, as for portable equipment, require a tool for assembly and removal, or serve as a permanent electrical joint between two wires or devices. An adapter can be used to effectively bring together dissimilar connectors.
There are hundreds of types of electrical connectors. Connectors may join two lengths of flexible copper wire or cable, or connect a wire or cable or optical interface to an electrical terminal.
In computing, an electrical connector can also be known as a physical interface... Cable glands, known as cable connectors in the US, connect wires to devices mechanically rather than electrically and are distinct from quick-disconnects performing the latter." [Electrical connector. Wikipedia]
"A terminal is the point at which a conductor from an electrical component, device or network comes to an end and provides a point of connection to external circuits. A terminal may simply be the end of a wire or it may be fitted with a connector or fastener. In network analysis, terminal means a point at which connections can be made to a network in theory and does not necessarily refer to any real physical object. In this context, especially in older documents, it is sometimes called a "pole".
The connection may be temporary, as seen in portable equipment, may require a tool for assembly and removal, or may be a permanent electrical joint between two wires or devices.
All electric cell have two terminals. The first is the positive terminal and the second is the negative terminal. The positive terminal looks like a metal cap and the negative terminal looks like a metal disc. The current flows from the positive terminal, and out through the negative terminal, replicative of current flow (positive (+) to negative (-) flow)." [Terminal (electronics). Wikipedia]
The shapes example "Design elements - Terminals and connectors" was drawn using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Electrical Engineering solution from the Engineering area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Terminal and connector symbols
Terminal and connector symbols, terminal board, terminal strip, small, D connector, D-type connector, shielded, RCA, plug, shielded, RCA, jack, normalled, jack, circuit, male contact, large, D connector, D-type connector, female contact, coaxial, outside conductor, coaxial plug, coaxial jack, circuit terminal, center conductor coaxial, outside conductor, chassis, cable termination, single line, cable termination, complete, adapter, male-male, adapter, male-female, C header connector, 15 pin, type C, AC out, AC power out, 3-conductor, polarized connector, male, 3-conductor, polarized connector, female, 2-conductor, plug, 2-conductor, nonpolarized connector, male, 2-conductor, nonpolarized connector, female, 2-conductor, jack,
The vector stencils library "Terminals and connectors" contains 43 element symbols of terminals, connectors, plugs, polarized connectors, jacks, coaxial cables, and conductors.
Use it for drawing the wiring diagrams, electrical layouts, electronic schematics, and circuit diagrams in the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Electrical Engineering solution from the Engineering area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
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2-conductor jack
2-conductor jack, 2-conductor, jack,
2-conductor plug
2-conductor plug, 2-conductor, plug,
2-conductor jack 2
2-conductor jack 2, 2-conductor, jack,
2-conductor plug 2
2-conductor plug 2, 2-conductor, plug,
Normalled jacks
Normalled jacks, normalled, jack, circuit,
Normalled jack
Normalled jack, normalled, jack, circuit,
Outside conductor coaxial
Outside conductor coaxial, coaxial, outside conductor,
Center conductor coaxial
Center conductor coaxial, center conductor coaxial, outside conductor, chassis,
Large D connector
Large D connector, large, D connector, D-type connector,
Small D connector
Small D connector, small, D connector, D-type connector,
C header connector
C header connector, C header connector, 15 pin, type C,
Normalled jacks
Normalled jacks, AC out, AC power out,
Сontact, male
Сontact, male, male contact,
Сontact, female
Сontact, female, female contact,
Сontact, male 2
Сontact, male 2, male contact,
Сontact, female 2
Сontact, female 2, female contact,
Adapter, male - male
Adapter, male - male, adapter, male-female,
Adapter, male - male
Adapter, male - male, adapter, male-male,
Circuit terminal
Circuit terminal, circuit terminal,
Terminal board
Terminal board, terminal board, terminal strip,
Cable termination, complete
Cable termination, complete, cable termination, complete,
Cable termination, single-line
Cable termination, single-line, cable termination, single line,
Cable termination, single-line 2
Cable termination, single-line 2, cable termination, single line,
Shielded jack
Shielded jack, shielded, RCA, jack,
Shielded plug
Shielded plug, shielded, RCA, plug,
Coaxial jack
Coaxial jack, coaxial jack,
Coaxial plug
Coaxial plug, coaxial plug,
2-conductor, male
2-conductor, male, 2-conductor, nonpolarized connector, male,
2-conductor, female
2-conductor, female, 2-conductor, nonpolarized connector, female,
2-conductor, male 2
2-conductor, male 2, 2-conductor, nonpolarized connector, male,
2-conductor, female 2
2-conductor, female 2, 2-conductor, nonpolarized connector, female,
2-conductor, male 3
2-conductor, male 3, 2-conductor, nonpolarized connector, male,
2-conductor, female 3
2-conductor, female 3, 2-conductor, nonpolarized connector, female,
3-conductor, male
3-conductor, male, 3-conductor, polarized connector, male,
3-conductor, female
3-conductor, female, 3-conductor, polarized connector, female,
3-conductor, male 2
3-conductor, male 2, 3-conductor, polarized connector, male,
3-conductor, female 2
3-conductor, female 2, 3-conductor, polarized connector, female,
3-conductor, male 3
3-conductor, male 3, 3-conductor, polarized connector, male,
3-conductor, female 3
3-conductor, female 3, 3-conductor, polarized connector, female,
3-conductor, male 4
3-conductor, male 4, 3-conductor, polarized connector, male,
3-conductor, female 4
3-conductor, female 4, 3-conductor, polarized connector, female,
3-conductor, male 5
3-conductor, male 5, 3-conductor, polarized connector, male,
3-conductor, female 5
3-conductor, female 5, 3-conductor, polarized connector, female,

Standard Universal Audio & Video Connection Types

The Audio & Video Connectors solution contains a set of pre-designed objects, libraries, templates, and samples; allowing quick and easy diagramming of various configurations of audio and video devices.

Network wiring cable. Computer and Network Examples

To connect two or more network devices are used the network cables. There are more different types of the network cables: Coaxial cable, Optical fiber cable, Twisted Pair, Ethernet crossover cable, Power lines and others. They are used depending of the network topology, size, protocol. This example was created in ConceptDraw PRO using the Computer and Networks solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

Electrical Symbols, Electrical Diagram Symbols

When drawing Electrical Schematics, Electrical Circuit Diagrams, Power Systems Diagrams, Circuit and Wiring Diagrams, Digital and Analog Logic Schemes, you will obligatory need the electrical symbols and pictograms to represent various electrical and electronic devices, such as resistors, wires, transistors, inductors, batteries, switches, lamps, readouts, amplifiers, repeaters, relays, transmission paths, semiconductors, generators, and many more. Today these symbols are internationally standardized, so the diagrams designed using them are recognizable and comprehensible by specialists from different countries. Electrical Engineering Solution included to ConceptDraw Solution Park provides 26 libraries with 926 commonly used electrical schematic and electrical engineering symbols making the reality the easy drawing of Electrical diagrams, schematics and blueprints. Now you need only a few minutes to create great-looking Electrical diagram, simply choose required electrical design elements from the libraries, drag them on the needed places at the document and connect in a suitable way.

Audio Visual Connectors Types

The Audio & Video Connectors solution contains a set of pre-designed objects, libraries, templates, and samples; allowing quick and easy diagramming of various configurations of audio and video devices.

Electrical Drawing Software and Electrical Symbols

Any electrical device could not be created without electrical diagram, wiring also cannot be laid without pre-designed and approved scheme or plan. Electrical drawing is a type of technical drawing that depicts scheme of some electrical device and includes the information about power, lighting, etc. Electrical plan designed for architectural or engineering project visually displays location of electrical devices and connections. ConceptDraw PRO is ideal electrical software for construction professional-looking Electrical Circuits, Electrical Schematics, Electrical Layouts, Electrical Wiring, Automotive Wiring, Cabling Layout Diagrams, Circuits and Logic Schematics, Logic Gate Diagrams, Digital Circuits, Parallel Circuits, Blue Prints with help of 926 standard electrical symbols offered by 26 libraries of Electrical Engineering solution from the Engineering area for ConceptDraw PRO. It makes drawing Electrical diagrams very easy even for beginners, and also extends your work with various export methods.

Network Glossary Definition

The network glossary contains a complete list of network, computer-related and technical terms in alphabetic order, explanations and definitions for them, among them there are words well known for you and also specific, rare-used, uncommon or newly introduced terms. This specialized glossary, also known as a vocabulary, is the best in its field and covers in details the various aspects of computer network technologies. This glossary was developed by specialists using the practical experience and many useful sources to help the ConceptDraw users in their work, you can read and learn it from the screen on-line or print, it can be also used as a perfect educational guide or tutorial. ConceptDraw PRO software extended with Computer and Networks solution is easy to draw various types of Network diagrams, Network topology diagrams, Computer networking schematics, Network maps, Cisco network topology, Computer network architecture, Wireless networks, Vehicular networks, Rack diagrams, Logical, Physical, Cable networks, etc. Desktop ConceptDraw PRO Software is a good Visio for Mac Os X replacement. It gives you rich productivity and quality of the produced diagrams.
How to Draw a Computer Network
How to Draw a Computer Network

Star Network Topology

Star is a basic computer network topology in which all nodes (computers and peripheral devices) of the network are connected to the central hub or switch with a point-to-point connection, forming a physical network segment. Such network segment can function separately or as a part of complex network topology. The switch is a server, the peripherals are the clients. The large workload and functions of network management are entrusted on the central computer, all information exchange goes through it, so it must to be obligatory the most powerful. The star network topology is a simple topology for design and implementation. Its advantages are high performance, flexible administration capabilities, simplicity of adding additional nodes and search of faults, the fact that a failure of one workstation doesn't affect the work of entire network. But the failure of central hub will result the failure of whole network or network segment - it's the main disadvantage. Use the ConceptDraw PRO with Computer and Networks solution to designing Star Network Topology Diagrams fast and easy.
Create Network Topology Diagram
Create Network Topology Diagram

How To use House Electrical Plan Software

How we can conduct the electricity at house correctly without a plan? It is impossible. The House electrical diagram depicts locations of switches, outlets, dimmers and lights, and lets understand how you will connect them. But design of House Electrical Plan looks a complex task at a glance, which requires a lot of tools and special experience. But now all is simple with all-inclusive floor plan software - ConceptDraw PRO. As a house electrical plan software, the ConceptDraw PRO contains libraries with a large range of professional lighting and electrical symbols, ready-to-use electrical plans samples and examples, and built-in templates for creating great-looking Home floor electrical plans. It is a fastest way to draw Electrical circuit diagrams, Electrical wiring and Circuit schematics, Digital circuits, Electrical equipment, House electrical plans, Satellite television, Cable television, Home cinema, Closed-circuit television when are used the tools of Electric and Telecom Plans Solution from ConceptDraw Solution Park. Files created in Visio for Mac app can be easily imported to ConceptDraw PRO. Also you may import stencils and even libraries. Try for free an alternative to Visio that Apple users recommend.
Create an Electrical Diagram
Create an Electrical Diagram
The vector stencils library "Audio and video connectors" contains 94 symbols of audio and video connectors (TRS, TS, XLR, microphone, headphone, TOSLINK, DVI, VGA, DFP, S-Video, RCA, display port, HDMI, Thunderbolt, coaxial TV, F connector, MIDI) and device silhouettes.
Use these jacks and plugs clipart icons for drawing hook up diagrams.
"Audio connectors and video connectors are electrical connectors (or optical connectors) for carrying audio signal and video signal, of either analog or digital format. Analog A/ V connectors often use shielded cables to inhibit radio frequency interference (RFI) and noise." [Audio and video connector. Wikipedia]
"The existence of many different audio and video standards necessitates the definition of hardware interfaces, which define the physical characteristics of the connections between electrical equipment. This includes the types and numbers of wires required along with the strength and frequency of the signal. It also includes the physical design of the plugs and sockets.
An interface may define a connector that is used only by that interface (e.g., DVI) or may define a connector that is also used by another interface; for example, RCA connectors are defined both by the composite video and component video interfaces.
Audio connectors and video connectors are electrical connectors (or optical connectors) for carrying audio signal and video signal, of either analog or digital format. Analog A/ V connectors often use shielded cables to inhibit radio frequency interference (RFI) and noise.
Since both analog and digital signals are used with some styles of connectors, knowledge of the interface used is necessary for a successful transfer of signals. Some interface types use only a distinctive connector or family of connectors, to ensure compatibility. Especially with analog interfaces, physically interchangeable connectors may not carry compatible signals.
Some of these connectors, and other types of connectors, are also used at radio frequency (RF) to connect a radio or television receiver to an antenna or to a cable system..." [Audio and video interfaces and connectors. Wikipedia]
The clipart icons example "Design elements - Audio and video connectors" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Audio and Video Connectors solution from the Engineering area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Audio and video jacks and plugs
Audio and video jacks and plugs, thunderbolt, plug, connector, thunderbolt, jack, connector, mini display port, socket, mini display port, plug, connector, microphone, mini jack, connector, microphone, mini jack, cable, headphone, mini jack, connector, headphone, mini jack, cable, display port, socket, display port, plug, connector, device, half part, device, coaxial, TV, plug, connector, coaxial, TV, jack, connector, XLR, male, Neutrik, connector, XLR, female, Neutrik, connector, XLR male Neutrik, XLR female Neutrik, VGA plug, TV, TS, jack, connector, TS plug, TRS, plug, connector, phone connector, TRS, micro-jack, plug, connector, phone connector, TRS, micro-jack, connector, TRS, jack, connector, TOSLINK, optical, jack, connector, TOSLINK, optical audio cable, S-Video plug, RCA, phono, cinch, socket, RCA connector, RCA jack, phono connector, cinch connector, Mini DVI plug, MIDI, connector, HDMI, plug, connector, HDMI, jack, connector, F connector, jack, F connector plug, connector, DVI-I, single link, jack, connector, DVI-I, dual link, jack, connector, DVI plug, DFP plug,

Cable Network. Computer and Network Examples

Computer and Networks solution provides the libraries with large quantity of predesigned vector objects and the great number of templates and samples that will help design the Cable Networks in a few minutes.
The vector stencils library "Qualifying" contains 56 qualifying symbols of radiation, polarity, phase, windings, wire, ground, connection, connector, coaxial, electret.
Use these signs to annotate or specify characteristics of objects in electrical drawings, electronic schematics, circuit diagrams, electromechanical drawings, and wiring diagrams, cabling layout diagrams.
"An electrical drawing, is a type of technical drawing that shows information about power, lighting, and communication for an engineering or architectural project. Any electrical working drawing consists of "lines, symbols, dimensions, and notations to accurately convey an engineering's design to the workers, who install the electrical system on the job".
A complete set of working drawings for the average electrical system in large projects usually consists of:
(1) A plot plan showing the building's location and outside electrical wiring.
(2) Floor plans showing the location of electrical systems on every floor.
(3) Power-riser diagrams showing panel boards.
(4) Control wiring diagrams.
(5) Schedules and other information in combination with construction drawings.
Electrical drafters prepare wiring and layout diagrams used by workers who erect, install, and repair electrical equipment and wiring in communication centers, power plants, electrical distribution systems, and buildings." [Electrical drawing. Wikipedia]
The signs example "Design elements - Qualifying" was drawn using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Electrical Engineering solution from the Engineering area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Qualifying symbols
Qualifying symbols, special connector, cable indicator, radiation, radiation travel, direction, positive polarity, phase, windings, wire, connection, zigzag, phase, windings, wire, connection, star, phase, windings, wire, connection, polygon, phase, windings, wire, connection, fork, phase, windings, wire, connection, double star, phase, windings, wire, connection, double delta, phase, windings, wire, connection, delta, phase, windings, wire, connection, neutral, conductor, negative polarity, multiple-phase, electret, coaxial line, coaxial,
The vector stencils library "Audio and video connectors" contains 94 symbols of audio and video connectors and device silhouettes.
Use these jacks and plugs clipart icons for drawing hook up diagrams in the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Audio and Video Connectors solution from the Engineering area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
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Device 1
Device 1, device,
Device 2
Device 2, device,
TV
TV, TV,
Cable, thin
Cable, thin, cable, thin,
Cable, thick
Cable, thick, cable, thick,
Device 1, half part
Device 1, half part, device, half part,
Device 2, half part
Device 2, half part, device, half part,
TRS plug, purple
TRS plug, purple, TRS, plug, connector, phone connector,
TRS plug, brown
TRS plug, brown, TRS, plug, connector, phone connector,
TRS plug, black
TRS plug, black, TRS, plug, connector, phone connector,
TRS plug, gray
TRS plug, gray, TRS, plug, connector, phone connector,
TRS plug, blue
TRS plug, blue, TRS, plug, connector, phone connector,
TRS plug, green
TRS plug, green, TRS, plug, connector, phone connector,
TRS jack, purple
TRS jack, purple, TRS, jack, connector,
TRS jack, brown
TRS jack, brown, TRS, jack, connector,
TRS jack, black
TRS jack, black, TRS, jack, connector,
TRS jack, gray
TRS jack, gray, TRS, jack, connector,
TRS jack, blue
TRS jack, blue, TRS, jack, connector,
TRS jack, green
TRS jack, green, TRS, jack, connector,
TRS plug, micro-jack
TRS plug, micro-jack, TRS, micro-jack, plug, connector, phone connector,
TRS, micro-jack
TRS, micro-jack, TRS, micro-jack, connector,
Headphone Mini Jack Cable
Headphone Mini Jack Cable, headphone, mini jack, cable,
Headphone Mini Jack
Headphone Mini Jack, headphone, mini jack, connector,
Microphone Mini Jack Cable
Microphone Mini Jack Cable, microphone, mini jack, cable,
Microphone Mini Jack
Microphone Mini Jack, microphone, mini jack, connector,
XLR female Neutrik
XLR female Neutrik, XLR female Neutrik,
XLR female Neutrik
XLR female Neutrik, XLR, female, Neutrik, connector,
TOSLINK Optical Audio Cable, blue
TOSLINK Optical Audio Cable, blue, TOSLINK, optical audio cable,
TOSLINK Optical Audio Cable
TOSLINK Optical Audio Cable, TOSLINK, optical audio cable,
TOSLINK Optical jack
TOSLINK Optical jack, TOSLINK, optical, jack, connector,
TOSLINK Optical jack, blue
TOSLINK Optical jack, blue, TOSLINK, optical, jack, connector,
DVI plug
DVI plug, DVI plug,
DVI-I (Single Link) jack
DVI-I (Single Link) jack, DVI-I, single link, jack, connector,
DVI-I (Dual Link) jack
DVI-I (Dual Link) jack, DVI-I, dual link, jack, connector,
DVI-D (Single Link) jack
DVI-D (Single Link) jack,
DVI-D (Dual Link) jack
DVI-D (Dual Link) jack,
DVI-A Port
DVI-A Port,
DVI-I (Single Link)
DVI-I (Single Link),
DVI-I (Dual Link)
DVI-I (Dual Link),
DVI-D (Single Link)
DVI-D (Single Link),
DVI-D (Dual Link)
DVI-D (Dual Link),
DVI-A
DVI-A,
Mini DVI jack
Mini DVI jack,
Mini DVI plug
Mini DVI plug, Mini DVI plug,
VGA plug
VGA plug, VGA plug,
VGA jack
VGA jack,
DFP jack
DFP jack,
DFP plug
DFP plug, DFP plug,
S-Video plug
S-Video plug, S-Video plug,
S-Video IN
S-Video IN,
S-Video OUT
S-Video OUT,
RCA, yellow
RCA, yellow, RCA, phono, cinch, socket,
RCA, yellow
RCA, yellow, RCA connector, RCA jack, phono connector, cinch connector,
RCA, white
RCA, white, RCA, phono, cinch, socket,
RCA, white
RCA, white, RCA connector, RCA jack, phono connector, cinch connector,
RCA, red
RCA, red, RCA, phono, cinch, socket,
RCA, red
RCA, red, RCA connector, RCA jack, phono connector, cinch connector,
RCA, black
RCA, black, RCA, phono, cinch, socket,
RCA, black
RCA, black, RCA connector, RCA jack, phono connector, cinch connector,
RCA, green
RCA, green, RCA, phono, cinch, socket,
RCA, green
RCA, green, RCA connector, RCA jack, phono connector, cinch connector,
RCA, blue
RCA, blue, RCA, phono, cinch, socket,
RCA, blue
RCA, blue, RCA connector, RCA jack, phono connector, cinch connector,
RCA, gray
RCA, gray, RCA, phono, cinch, socket,
RCA, gray
RCA, gray, RCA connector, RCA jack, phono connector, cinch connector,
RCA, brown
RCA, brown, RCA, phono, cinch, socket,
RCA, brown
RCA, brown, RCA connector, RCA jack, phono connector, cinch connector,
RCA, tan
RCA, tan, RCA, phono, cinch, socket,
RCA, tan
RCA, tan, RCA connector, RCA jack, phono connector, cinch connector,
RCA, purple
RCA, purple, RCA connector, RCA jack, phono connector, cinch connector,
RCA, purple
RCA, purple, RCA, phono, cinch, socket,
RCA, orange
RCA, orange, RCA, phono, cinch, socket,
RCA, orange
RCA, orange, RCA connector, RCA jack, phono connector, cinch connector,
Display Port socket
Display Port socket, display port, socket,
Display Port plug
Display Port plug, display port, plug, connector,
Mini Display port socket
Mini Display port socket, mini display port, socket,
Mini Display port socket, white
Mini Display port socket, white, mini display port, socket,
Mini Display port plug
Mini Display port plug, mini display port, plug, connector,
Mini Display port plug, white
Mini Display port plug, white, mini display port, plug, connector,
HDMI jack
HDMI jack, HDMI, jack, connector,
HDMI plug
HDMI plug, HDMI, plug, connector,
HDMI plug, white
HDMI plug, white, HDMI, plug, connector,
Thunderbolt jack
Thunderbolt jack, thunderbolt, jack, connector,
Thunderbolt plug
Thunderbolt plug, thunderbolt, plug, connector,
Coaxial TV plug
Coaxial TV plug, coaxial, TV, plug, connector,
Coaxial TV jack
Coaxial TV jack, coaxial, TV, jack, connector,
F connector jack
F connector jack, F connector, jack,
F connector plug
F connector plug, F connector plug, connector,
XLR male Neutrik
XLR male Neutrik, XLR, male, Neutrik, connector,
XLR male Neutrik
XLR male Neutrik, XLR male Neutrik,
TS plug
TS plug, TS plug,
TS jack
TS jack, TS, jack, connector,
MIDI
MIDI,
MIDI
MIDI, MIDI, connector,