Banana Connector Answers

Question: What does this connector look like?

Banana Jack

Banana Jack (Side View)

Banana Plug

Banana Plug (Side View)

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Question: What variations of this connector are available?

Answer: Banana connectors vary in plug body style, jack mounting options, plating and connection methods. The illustrations below show the plug body style variations and the jack mounting variations.

Banana Plug, Stackable
Stackable Banana Plug

Banana Plug, Right-angle
Right-angle Banana Plug

Banana Jack, Module Mount
Module-mounted Banana Jack

Banana Jack, Standard Mount

Standard Mounted Banana Jack

Plating	Advantage
Nickel-plated	Costs less.
Gold-plated	Greater corrosion resistance and conductivity.

Connection Method	Advantage
Solderless	Easier to connect to the cable. Doesn't require a soldering iron.
Solder-type	More secure connection to the cable.

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Question: What is this connector used for?

Answer: Banana connectors are used primarily for speaker connections and test equipment connections.

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Question: What cable or cables are used with this connector?

Answer: Banana connectors are used on single-conductor wire, such as speaker cable.

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Question: How is this connector attached to the cable?

Answer: Banana connectors are either soldered or otherwise attached to the stripped conductor on the cable.

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Question: Where can I get this type of connector?

Answer: Banana connectors can be ordered on-line, through your local RadioShack store, or by calling our order center at 800-241-8742.

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