Definition of: Male Connector
What does Male Connector mean?
A male connector is a type of
connector with one or more uncovered or exposed pieces of conductor which can
be inserted into a female connector to ensure a physical connection. A male
connector is also called a plug, and it is used for establishing an electrical
or data connection between two devices.
Technopedia explains Male Connector
A
male connector can be fitted inside a female connector which has one or more
holes. A way to identify a male connector is its exposed conductor when
disconnected. Male connectors are designed in such a way as to ensure an
electrical and physical connection.
The most common example of a male
conductor is two- or three-prong plug at the end of an electrical cord. Coaxial
cables also have a pinned end which can be fixed into a hole present on the
jack or another cable for joining. Common computer serial and parallel cables
can also have male connectors.