Read the contacts and the drawing viewpoint
- Male connectorThis term
Identify the projecting pin contacts in the exact series drawing. Housing names and external appearance do not reliably establish polarity.
- Female connector
The receiving contacts have a defined socket geometry. Confirm contact size, mating pin and termination independently of the shell.
- Pinout
The assignment must state the view, numbering and circuit function. A rear view can mirror positions relative to the mating-face view.
- BNC / coaxial connector
The coaxial interface maintains the specified concentric conductors and coupling. Match impedance, dimensions and the actual BNC or other coaxial series.
A pin contact and a socket contact have different mating geometry. Contact assignment needs a stated viewpoint; a coaxial connector also needs continuity of its concentric conductor arrangement.
Generic contact sections and example numbering. No polarity or electrical function is assigned, and no cross-series compatibility is asserted.