What is the difference between a male connector and a female connector?

The difference between the male terminal and the female terminal of the connector is mainly reflected in the following aspects:

1. Function: The male end of the connector is usually used to accept plug-ins or connect other devices, while the female end is used to provide plug-in interfaces or connect other devices. The function of the male terminal of the connector is mainly to receive and process signals or data, while the female terminal is responsible for providing power supply, signal input and output and other functions.

2. Interface type: The interface types of male and female connectors may be different. The male end of a connector usually has a plug-shaped interface. Common interface types include USB, HDMI, audio interface, etc. Used to connect with plug-ins. The interface of the female terminal is usually jack-shaped, which is usually used to provide an interface for plug-in insertion.

3. Device role: The male end of the connector is usually a passive receiver, which usually plays the role of "slave" or "peripheral". The interface it provides is usually used to connect other devices, plug-ins or extended functions. The mother terminal is usually the party that actively connects the equipment, and it has higher control or management authority. The interface provided by the mother terminal is used for data transmission and power supply of the plug-in.

Generally speaking, the difference between male terminal and female terminal of connector lies in function, interface type and equipment function. The male end of the connector is used as one side to passively receive the connection, and provides an interface for the plug-in to connect or expand the function; As the active connector, the mother terminal provides the control and management functions of the plug-in.