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Jumper wires

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Jumper wires are insulated conductors used for temporary circuit connections on a breadboard or between electronic components.

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Jumper wires are utilized to create temporary electrical connections, facilitating the modification and testing of prototype circuits on breadboards or other testing platforms. These wires come in various lengths and are crucial for rapid prototyping and troubleshooting without soldering.

examples

A set of 10 cm (3.94 in) male-to-male jumper wires are used to connect GPIO pins on a Raspberry Pi model 4B to a breadboard for LED testing.

This is a common setup in educational environments where Raspberry Pi is used for hands-on learning in electronics.

15 cm (5.9 in) female-to-male jumper wires are employed in connecting sensors to an Arduino Uno for prototyping weather monitoring systems.

This is widely used in project-based learning and prototype development in embedded systems engineering.

related terms

Breadboard
A breadboard is a flat, rectangular matrix of electrically conductive clips used for prototyping electronic circuits without soldering.
Wire stripper
A wire stripper is a tool used to remove the insulation from electrical wires.
Solder
Solder is an alloy used to join metal components, typically in electronic circuit assembly.
Header pins
Header pins are electrical connectors used for creating solderless or soldered connections between circuit boards and other components.
Prototyping board
A prototyping board is a platform used to assemble electronic circuits without soldering.