Wire junction symbol
Also called Connected wires, Node, Connection dot
A dot where wires meet means they are connected.
ANSI / IEEE
IEC 60617
What the wire junction symbol means
A dot where wires meet means they are connected.
ANSI and IEC symbols
Where you see it
Every branch point on a schematic.
Related symbols
Frequently asked questions
What does the wire junction symbol look like?
On ANSI drawings: Crossing or meeting wires with a solid dot. In IEC 60617: The same dot. IEC prefers T-junctions, so a four-way joint is often drawn as two Ts.
Is the wire junction symbol the same in IEC and ANSI?
Yes, it is drawn the same way in most legends.
Where is a wire junction used?
Every branch point on a schematic.
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