Connectivity & Networks
M8 connector
A small circular industrial connector commonly used on compact sensors and automation equipment.
IN ONE SENTENCE
It provides a screw-locking field connection in less space than an M12.
In normal English
M8 connectors are available with different pin counts and coding, so physical appearance alone is not enough to guarantee compatibility.
Why would I use it?
Use it where compact rugged sensor connections are required.
THINK OF IT LIKE…
A smaller cousin of the M12 connector.
Related terms
M12, sensor cable, connector
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