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FASTON terminals are connectors that are widely used in electronic and electrical equipment. These terminals are manufactured by many companies, commonly using the term "quick disconnect", "tab" terminals, or blade connectors.
The terminals are often called "quick disconnect" because the predecessors were screw terminals, which took longer to disconnect. The name "tab" terminals is a description of the shape of the male terminal.
Six series are available, named after their blade width in inches. Insulated versions of the terminals are color-coded to indicate what wire gauges they may be used with. The terminal system consists of tabs and receptacles. There are free-hanging wire and circuit board mounted versions of both tabs and receptacles.
A little-known hand tool exists for inserting the terminals, the AMP Universal Handle.