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FIIG:  A536X0

Entry Date:  Apr-01-1974

Concept:  1

Status:  A

Applicability:  

Type:  0

Definition:  An item which attaches to or over a connector receptacle and provides the necessary mechanical accommodations for the quick connect and disconnect of two electrical connectors. It does not include dielectric materials or contacts. See also ADAPTER, CONNECTOR; ADAPTER, ELECTRICAL PLUG, QUICK DISCONNECT; COUPLING HALF, QUICK DISCONNECT; and SHELL, ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR.

Basic INC:  70003

Basic Name:  ADAPTER

Description:  1. (Mechanical) Any modifying part, piece or device designed to facilitate connection, provide accommodation, enable application, and to broaden or permit the use of a given item with an unlike item of mechanical equipment when the two items are not designed for direct mating to each other. 2. (Electrical) An item which provides the necessary accommodations to electrically connect two or more items whose design or function will not normally permit their connection. It may also provide mechanical connection. See also COUPLER (as modified) and CONNECTOR (as modified). 3. (Fiber Optic) An item which provides the necessary accommodations to connect two or more items whose design or function will not normally permit their connection. It may also provide electrical connection.