Coaxial, triaxial, stationary, DC Dielectric withstanding voltage, thermocouple—what does it all mean? Let’s talk connector, interconnect and cable terminology.

Whether you are producing a disposable medical device, a consumer charging cable, or a wire harness for a piece of capital equipment, you must connect the different components together—the exterior of all of those wires is the Jacket.

We’ve discussed the conductor and insulation for carrying the electrical charge and not losing the charge, but now the question is—how do we keep outside influences from interfering?

How do we prevent the loss of the free-flowing electricity? Like a home keeping warm air in and cool air out in the winter, this is where wire insulation enters the picture.

At the core of a wire is the conductor, the question is, do you need one, two, 8, or even more conductors in your wire to make your product function?

Connectors, like onions, can look so simple from the outside but as you peel back layer-by-layer and look a little deeper the true complexity becomes apparent.

Chances are this morning you woke up, got ready for your day and unplugged at least one mobile device before scurrying out the door. Without knowing, connectors affect your life every day.