NSN 5940-00-178-0017

An item consisting of insulating material, which is specifically designed to have fastened thereon, or on which are fastened terminal(s), such as screws, solder lugs, solder studs, solderless connectors, clips, and the like. It is usually used for junctions or terminations of wire or cable assemblies. It does not include items as defined above with parts, such as resistors and capacitors mounted thereon. Do not use if a more specific name exists, such as fuseholder; holder, resistor; fanning strip; contact assembly, electrical; jack assembly, tip; chamber, cable terminal; panel (2) (as modified); connector (as modified). Excludes terminal, stud; terminal, feedthru, insulated; post, binding, electrical; and chassis, electrical-electronic equipment. For items having printed electrical conductor paths, see printed wiring board.