Physical interface - Definition and Overview

An electrical connector is a device for joining electrical circuits together. In computing it can also be known as a physical interface.

Usually made up of a plug (male) and a socket (female), although hermaphroditic connectors exist, such as the original IBM Token Ring LAN connector.

• RF connector
• Audio and video connector
• Computer connector
• Power connector
• RJ-XX connector
• 4mm plug

4-conductor hermaphrodite connector for token-ring attachment

Detail of mating surfaces of hermaphrodite connector

See also

• plug
• DIN plug
• jack (connector)
• Gender of connectors and fasteners
• Spin-on