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Terminals - Spade Connectors refer to terminals with two U-shaped electrical contacts connected to a wire by a metal fastener. The two U-shaped contacts are primarily used to terminate the end of a wire. The metal fastener keeps the two U-shaped contacts clamped to the wire.

The terminal and connector combination is used in many electrical connections and wiring harnesses. For example, 342197-1 spade connectors are commonly found as terminals in automobile wiring harnesses, electrical switches and relays, and AC wiring. They are also commonly used as terminals in electrical control systems for telecommunications.

342197-1 application fields involve topics such as automotive wiring, electronic hardware and machinery, household electricals and appliances, and computer networking. Automotive wiring specifically includes the use of 342197-1 spade connectors for the battery and brake light wiring harness. Electronic hardware and machinery applications generally involve the use of 342197-1 spade connectors as a primary wiring connection, while household electricals and appliances involve the use of these terminals for lighting and gadgets. Computer networking makes use of these terminals to connect computers to various structured wiring systems such as patch panels.

The working principle of 342197-1 spade terminals is based on an electrical current being conducted from the wire to the terminal. A metal fastener is used to extend the two U-shaped contacts away from the wire and provide a connection between the wire and the terminal. The metal fastener firmly clamps the two U-shaped contacts, creating an electrical connection between the wire and the terminal. The electrical current then flows from the wire through the terminal to its destination. In this way, 342197-1 spade terminals provide a safe and reliable connection.