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SPLICE

IEEE / ANSI

ANSI/IEEE wire splice symbol

The splice form identifies intentional continuity among documented conductors without a detachable mating connection. A splice identifier and wiring detail establish its construction and joined conductors; nearby lines alone do not establish a splice.

Drawing use: Schematic
Application: Connections & wiring
Reference family: IEEE / ANSI / Manufacturer
Form evidence: Autodesk IEEE-oriented Splice Symbols functional form. Autodesk explicitly publishes this block under IEEE Symbol Preview. The counterpart is the matching functional concept; no equivalence of every detailed standard graphic is asserted.

A distinction that matters

A splice creates permanent continuity while a connector provides a separable mating interface.

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SPLICE

Symbols

Wire splice

A wire splice intentionally joins documented conductors without a detachable connector interface. The schematic shows electrical continuity and the harness or wiring record identifies the actual splice construction.

Drawing use: Schematic
Application: Connections & wiring
Reference family: IEC / Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

A splice is a permanent wiring junction, whereas a connector provides a detachable mating interface.

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