Terminal

A terminal is a conductive device for joining electrical circuits together. The connection may be temporary, as for portable equipment, or may require a tool for assembly and removal, or may be a permanent electrical joint between two wires or devices.

Terminals form a single circuit, unlike electrical connectors, which form two or more circuits.

Types of terminals

 * Splices
 * Solder Lugs
 * Tongue Crimp terminals (ring terminals)
 * Turrets
 * Test probes (pogo terminals)
 * Clips
 * Screw terminals
 * Tab terminals (quick-connect, quick-disconnect)
 * Tip terminals (banana)