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FIIG:  A006B0

Entry Date:  Apr-01-1974

Concept:  1

Status:  A

Applicability:  F

Type:  0

Definition:  A terminal which is a component of a TERMINAL SET, QUICK DISCONNECT or a SPLICE SET, QUICK DISCONNECT, and incorporates a means permitting its rapid engagement and disengagement, without the use of tools, to a mating part(s). It is designed either for attachment to a stud, post, chassis, or the like, or for permanent attachment to an electrical wire or cable. For items with cylindrical mating ends, see FERRULE, ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR.

Basic INC:  70264

Basic Name:  TERMINAL

Description:  1. An electrically conductive item designed to be attached to a circuit or device for convenience in making electrical connections. Excludes: CONTACT, ELECTRICAL. 2. An item consisting of one or more components which acts as the entrance and/or exit point of a communication system exclusive of the terminating apparatus, such as telephone set, facsimile set, teletypewriter, and the like. Do not use for switchboards, ringing apparatus, filters.