Overview
Pomona Electronics 1296 is a BNC male to double stacking binding post adapter designed for professional test and measurement environments. This adapter bridges BNC-equipped test instruments to dual binding post connections, enabling flexible probe and cable configurations for electronics testing, troubleshooting, and signal verification.
Key Features
- BNC Male to Double Binding Posts: Converts standard BNC male connectors to dual banana jack binding posts
- Vertical & Horizontal Stacking: Binding posts stack in multiple orientations for bench layout flexibility
- Universal Test Connections: Accepts wires, spade lugs, pin tip plugs, and standard banana plugs via insulated knurled thumb knob
- Captive Thumb Knob: Insulated knob design prevents loss during frequent use
- Robust Construction: Nickel-plated brass binding post body with beryllium copper contacts and PTFE insulation
Technical Specifications
- Connector Type: BNC Male (Input) / Double Binding Posts (Output)
- Color: Black
- Operating Voltage (Hand-Held): 30 VAC / 60 VDC maximum
- Operating Voltage (Hands-Free): 500 Vrms maximum in controlled environments
- Operating Temperature: 50°C maximum
- Contact Material: Beryllium copper (BNC) / Brass (binding post)
- Plating: Nickel plated
- Insulation: PTFE
- RoHS Compliant: Yes
- Manufacturer: Pomona Electronics
Typical Applications
- Oscilloscope and test instrument signal conversion
- Multimeter and DMM probe adapter for dual connection points
- Bench test setup flexibility and modular circuit testing
- Electronics service and troubleshooting operations
- Industrial test equipment interfacing
- Instrumentation and measurement setups requiring stackable connections
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- BNC male connector test instruments (oscilloscopes, function generators, signal sources)
- Standard banana plug test leads and probes
- Stackable binding post test setups
- IEC61010 safety-compliant bench test environments
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- No direct replacements identified; Pomona 1296 is the standard BNC-to-double-binding-post adapter model in the Pomona lineup
- Verify compatibility with your test instrument if replacing an older or unmarked adapter
Works With
- Any test instrument or equipment with BNC male connectors
- Banana plug compatible test leads and probes
- Stackable binding post test harnesses and probe systems
- Spade lug and wire-based test connections
