Terminal (electronics)

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A terminal is a conductive device for joining electrical circuits together. The connection may be temporary, as for portable equipment, or may require a tool for assembly and removal, or may be a permanent electrical joint between two wires or devices.

Terminals form a single circuit, unlike electrical connectors, which form 2 or more circuits.