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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 DIAGRAM 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.

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Create an Electrical Diagram
Create an Electrical Diagram

Electrical Symbols, Electrical Diagram Symbols

How to create Electrical Diagram? It’s very easy! All you need is a powerful software. It wasn’t so easy to create Electrical Symbols and Electrical Diagram as it is now with electrical diagram symbols offered by the libraries of Electrical Engineering Solution from the Industrial Engineering Area at the ConceptDraw Solution Park.
This solution provides 26 libraries which contain 926 electrical symbols from electrical engineering: Analog and Digital Logic, Composite Assemblies, Delay Elements, Electrical Circuits, Electron Tubes, IGFET, Inductors, Integrated Circuit, Lamps, Acoustics, Readouts, Logic Gate Diagram, MOSFET, Maintenance, Power Sources, Qualifying, Resistors, Rotating Equipment, Semiconductor Diodes, Semiconductors, Stations, Switches and Relays, Terminals and Connectors, Thermo, Transformers and Windings, Transistors, Transmission Paths,VHF UHF SHF.

Making Your Audio and Video Connections

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.

Audio and Video Connections Explained

The Audio and Video Connectors solution contains a set of video connectors, audio connectors and s video connection; you will also find pre-designed objects, libraries, templates, and samples, allowing quick and easy diagramming of various configurations of audio and video devices.
The vector stenvils library "Outlets" contains 57 symbols of electrical outlets for drawing building interior design, electrical floor plans and layouts of AC power plugs and sockets.
"AC power plugs and sockets are devices that allow electrically operated equipment to be connected to the primary alternating current (AC) power supply in a building. Electrical plugs and sockets differ in voltage and current rating, shape, size and type of connectors. The types used in each country are set by national standards, some of which are listed in the IEC technical report TR 60083, Plugs and socket-outlets for domestic and similar general use standardized in member countries of IEC.
Plugs and sockets for portable appliances started becoming available in the 1880s, to replace connections to light sockets with easier to use wall-mounted outlets. A proliferation of types developed to address the issues of convenience and protection from electric shock. Today there are approximately 20 types in common use around the world, and many obsolete socket types are still found in older buildings. Co-ordination of technical standards has allowed some types of plugs to be used over wide regions to facilitate trade in electrical appliances, and for the convenience of travellers and consumers of imported electrical goods. Some multi-standard sockets allow use of several different types of plugs; improvised or unapproved adapters between incompatible sockets and plugs may not provide the full safety and performance of an approved adapter." [AC power plugs and sockets. Wikipedia]
The example "Design elements - Outlets" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Electric and Telecom Plans solution from the Building plans area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Electrical outlet symbols
Electrical outlet symbols, weatherproof phone outlet, weatherproof convenience outlet, weatherproof TV outlet, wall phone outlet, wall mounted, data, telephone, outlet, wall mounted, data outlet, vapor discharge lamp outlet, triplex outlet, television outlet, telephone outlet, switch, convenience outlet, split wired, triplex outlet, split wired, duplex outlet, special-purpose outlet, special-purpose connection, provision for connection, single outlet, switch, single outlet, range outlet, radio, convenience outlet, radio outlet, quadruplex outlet, pull switch, phone feed, multi-purpose outlet, multi-outlet assembly, local area network outlet, LAN outlet, lamp holder, pull switch, lamp holder, junction box, heavy duty outlet, convenience outlet, heavy duty outlet, floor special-purpose outlet, floor receptacle, floor phone outlet, floor mounted, outlet, floor TV outlet, fiber outlet, fax outlet, fan outlet, exit light outlet, emergency circuit single outlet, emergency circuit quadruplex outlet, emergency circuit duplex outlet, electrical outlet, duplex special-purpose outlet, duplex ground fault interrupter, duplex convenience outlet, drop outlet, door phone outlet, dedicated duplex outlet, data, voice, power, floor mounted, outlet, computer data outlet, clock hanger outlet, mounted , blanked outlet, TV, phone, outlet, TV feed, 240v outlet,
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
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The vector stenvils library "Outlets" contains 57 symbols of electrical outlets.
Use these shapes for drawing building interior design, electrical floor plans and layouts of AC power plugs and sockets in the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
The vector stencils library "Outlets" is included in the Electric and Telecom Plans solution from the Building Plans area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Single Outlet
Single Outlet, single outlet,
Single Outlet and Switch
Single Outlet and Switch, single outlet, switch,
Emergency Circuit Single Outlet
Emergency Circuit Single Outlet, emergency circuit single outlet,
Duplex Convenience Outlet
Duplex Convenience Outlet, duplex convenience outlet,
Emergency Circuit Duplex Outlet
Emergency Circuit Duplex Outlet, emergency circuit duplex outlet,
Weatherproof Convenience Outlet
Weatherproof Convenience Outlet, weatherproof convenience outlet,
Range Outlet
Range Outlet, range outlet,
Switch and Convenience Outlet
Switch and Convenience Outlet, switch, convenience outlet,
Radio and Convenience Outlet
Radio and Convenience Outlet, radio, convenience outlet,
Radio Outlet
Radio Outlet, radio outlet,
Dedicated Duplex Outlet
Dedicated Duplex Outlet, dedicated duplex outlet,
Duplex Ground Fault Interrupter
Duplex Ground Fault Interrupter, duplex ground fault interrupter,
Split Wired Duplex Outlet
Split Wired Duplex Outlet, split wired, duplex outlet,
240v Outlet
240v Outlet, 240v outlet,
Floor Mounted Outlet
Floor Mounted Outlet, floor mounted, outlet,
Floor Special-purpose Outlet
Floor Special-purpose Outlet, floor special-purpose outlet,
Heavy Duty Outlet
Heavy Duty Outlet, heavy duty outlet,
Heavy Duty Outlet with Convenience Outlet
Heavy Duty Outlet with Convenience Outlet, heavy duty outlet, convenience outlet,
Triplex Outlet
Triplex Outlet, triplex outlet,
Split Wired Triplex Outlet
Split Wired Triplex Outlet, split wired, triplex outlet,
Quadruplex Outlet
Quadruplex Outlet, quadruplex outlet,
Emergency Circuit Quadruplex Outlet
Emergency Circuit Quadruplex Outlet, emergency circuit quadruplex outlet,
Special-purpose Outlet
Special-purpose Outlet, special-purpose outlet,
Duplex Special-purpose Outlet
Duplex Special-purpose Outlet, duplex special-purpose outlet,
Special-purpose connection or provision for connection
Special-purpose connection or provision for connection, special-purpose connection, provision for connection,
Multi-outlet Assembly
Multi-outlet Assembly, multi-outlet assembly,
Data/voice, Power Floor Mounted Outlet
Data/voice, Power Floor Mounted Outlet, data, voice, power, floor mounted, outlet,
Clock Hanger Outlet, Mounted
Clock Hanger Outlet, Mounted , clock hanger outlet, mounted ,
Blanked Outlet
Blanked Outlet, blanked outlet,
Drop Outlet
Drop Outlet, drop outlet,
Electrical Outlet
Electrical Outlet, electrical outlet,
Fan Outlet
Fan Outlet, fan outlet,
Junction Box
Junction Box, junction box,
Lamp Holder
Lamp Holder, lamp holder,
Lamp holder with pull switch
Lamp holder with pull switch, lamp holder, pull switch,
Pull Switch
Pull Switch, pull switch,
Vapor discharge lamp outlet
Vapor discharge lamp outlet, vapor discharge lamp outlet,
Exit Light Outlet
Exit Light Outlet, exit light outlet,
Floor Receptacle
Floor Receptacle, floor receptacle,
Telephone outlet
Telephone outlet, telephone outlet,
Floor Phone Outlet
Floor Phone Outlet, floor phone outlet,
Wall Phone Outlet
Wall Phone Outlet, wall phone outlet,
Weatherproof Phone Outlet
Weatherproof Phone Outlet, weatherproof phone outlet,
Phone Feed
Phone Feed, phone feed,
Computer Data Outlet
Computer Data Outlet, computer data outlet,
Television outlet
Television outlet, television outlet,
Floor TV Outlet
Floor TV Outlet, floor TV outlet,
TV Feed
TV Feed, TV feed,
Weatherproof TV Outlet
Weatherproof TV Outlet, weatherproof TV outlet,
TV and Phone Outlet
TV and Phone Outlet, TV, phone, outlet,
Door Phone Outlet
Door Phone Outlet, door phone outlet,
Fax Outlet
Fax Outlet, fax outlet,
Fiber Outlet
Fiber Outlet, fiber outlet,
Multi-Purpose Outlet
Multi-Purpose Outlet, multi-purpose outlet,
Local Area Network Outlet
Local Area Network Outlet, local area network outlet, LAN outlet,
Wall Mounted Data Outlet
Wall Mounted Data Outlet, wall mounted, data outlet,
Wall Mounted Data/Telephone Outlet
Wall Mounted Data/Telephone Outlet, wall mounted, data, telephone, outlet,

Electrical Schematics

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM diagramming and vector drawing software extended with Electrical Engineering Solution from the Industrial Engineering Area of ConceptDraw Solution Park affords you the easiest and fastest way for designing professional looking Electrical Schematics.

Audio & Video Connections

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.

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.

How to Make Audio and Video Connections

Use the ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software that has vector clipart of numerous cable connectors, examples, and templates for drawing different types of audio and video connection diagrams. Paste icon of the receiver or another device to page and layout sockets and plugs. Further connect plugs with each other, and now you have well-designed connection diagram.

Wiring Diagram Floor Software

This sample shows diagram of the electrical wiring of the apartment. You can see the arrangement of the sockets and the main control on this diagram. The electrical diagram is the important part of the architectural project.
Using the predesigned objects, templates and samples of the Electrical Engineering solution for ConceptDraw DIAGRAM you can create your own professional electrical diagrams, wiring diagrams quick and easy.

Electrical Drawing Software and Electrical Symbols

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is a powerful software for creating professional looking electrical circuits quick and easy. For this purpose you can use the Electrical Engineering solution from the "Engineering" area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Electrical Drawing Software provides the 26 stencils libraries of ready-to-use predesigned vector electrical symbols, templates and samples that make your electrical drawing quick, easy and effective.
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
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Audio and Video Connector

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 Symbols — Switches and Relays

In electrical engineering, a switch is an electrical component that can break an electrical circuit, interrupting the current or diverting it from one conductor to another. The mechanism of a switch may be operated directly by a human operator to control a circuit (for example, a light switch or a keyboard button), may be operated by a moving object such as a door-operated switch, or may be operated by some sensing element for pressure, temperature or flow. A relay is a switch that is operated by electricity. Switches are made to handle a wide range of voltages and currents; very large switches may be used to isolate high-voltage circuits in electrical substations.

26 libraries of the Electrical Engineering Solution of ConceptDraw DIAGRAM 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.

Electrical Symbols — Lamps, Acoustics, Readouts

Wiring and circuit diagrams use special symbols recognized by everyone who uses the drawings. The symbols on the drawings show how components like resistors, capacitors, inductors, switches, lamps, acoustic devices, measuring devices and other electrical and electronic components are connected together.
26 libraries of the Electrical Engineering Solution of ConceptDraw DIAGRAM 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.

Electrical Symbols — Power Sources

A voltage source is a two terminal device which can maintain a fixed voltage. An ideal voltage source can maintain the fixed voltage independent of the load resistance or the output current. However, a real-world voltage source cannot supply unlimited current. A voltage source is the dual of a current source. Real-world sources of electrical energy, such as batteries, generators, and power systems, can be modeled for analysis purposes as a combination of an ideal voltage source and additional combinations of impedance elements.

26 libraries of the Electrical Engineering Solution of ConceptDraw DIAGRAM 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.

Electrical Symbols — Rotating Equipment

Electrical rotating machines, such as motors and generators, are vital assets for any power plant or large industrial company.
An electric motor is an electrical machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. The reverse of this would be the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy and is done by an electric generator.
In normal motoring mode, most electric motors operate through the interaction between an electric motor's magnetic field and winding currents to generate force within the motor. In certain applications, such as in the transportation industry with traction motors, electric motors can operate in both motoring and generating or braking modes to also produce electrical energy from mechanical energy.

26 libraries of the Electrical Engineering Solution of ConceptDraw DIAGRAM 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.