We've seen the connectors you're talking about. At a glance, they seem to offer the best of both worlds: the mechanical clamp of a crimp connector and the superior connection of a soldered connection.

We think it’s pretty safe to assume that most of the electrical connections our readers are making out there involve solder or solder paste. But we’ve all made a crimp connection or two in our ...

The tools needed to make crimp connections are inexpensive, and the t­echniques used are simple. Still, every connection is a potential source of resistance or corrosion. Use these tips to help ensure ...