4mm Banana Connectors are Designed to Accommodate Large-Diameter Cables

 Four-millimeter banana plugs are commonly used in audio and video applications. These plugs are stackable and solder-free and are commonly found in electronic patch panels, instruments, and tools. Their bowed strips are used to make secure contact between the pins of the jack and the banana plug. Beryllium copper is used to make the springs. This allows for the flexible insulated equipment wire to fit snugly into the connector.

The 2 mm banana plug is a miniature version of the 4 MM banana connector. It features the same types of plug contacts as the 4mm banana connector, but is smaller and has a sheathed version for high voltage applications. Its name, "wander plug," comes from its transverse slot for the split pin, as well as the external screw thread that engages the hard plastic cap. The wander plug was a common electrical component but almost became obsolete in the 1970s due to its poor performance.

Miniature Version of  4mm Banana Connector

The 2 MM banana plug is a miniature version of the 4mm banana connector. It also uses the same types of plug contacts as the 4mm banana plugs connector, but is often referred to as a "wander plug" for historical reasons. Unlike the banana-shaped connectors, which were popular until the 1970s, the wander plug had a transverse slot to accommodate the split pin and an external screw thread that engaged the hard plastic cap. The wander-plug had a tendency to trap the stripped end of a wire inside its eye, which resulted in a faulty connection. In the 1960s, the design of the plug was phased out and the use of banana plugs became a necessity in the electronics industry.

These connectors are also designed for large-diameter cables and multiple cable configurations. The gold-plated wire conductors help to minimize the risk of shock when connected to an energized source. These plugs fit perfectly into 4mm speaker and amplifier sockets. The one-piece screw clamp termination ensures the highest possible sonic performance. The gold-plated connectors also make them suitable for use in analog and digital multimeter applications.

Same Plug Contact Styles 

In addition to banana connectors, other connectors with the same plug contact styles as the 4mm banana are also available. The 2mm BT connector is an adapter for multimeter probe leads, but does not have any of the characteristics of a banana. Its cylindrical pin has metal leaves that make it strong and prevents it from slipping. Besides being useful in low-voltage applications, these plugs also have a wide range of colours. The BS-certified sockets are made of metal.

Gold-plated 4mm banana connectors are designed to accommodate large-diameter cables. They fit all 4mm speaker and amplifier sockets. They have a gold-plated metal conductor and a one-piece screw clamp termination. They also come in various sizes. They are ideal for a variety of applications. They can also be used in low-voltage applications. This type is available in several different colours.