Connectors are electromechanical electronic components used to join electrical circuit devices. They are also known as interconnecting devices. Connectors are either a plug or a socket. Connectors are used to terminate a cable. One of the major characteristics is that connectors are either male or female. Connectors are used in a multitude of applications such as automotive, medical, industrial and more. There are many types of connectors such as board connectors, circular connectors, fiber optic connectors, rectangular connectors, and RF connectors.