quick connect vs faston

[pope]

Can someone explain me the difference please?

Mouser seem to have both options on their search tool when choosing IEC inlets.

[schmitt trigger]

As far as I can tell: Faston itself is a quick-disconnect terminal, but the name is or was a Trademark. But it is ubiquitous such that it has become a synonym.

It is now part of TE Connectivity. TE is a corporation which has acquired many smaller companies, and acquired the Faston product line and its name.

[pope]

So, it's the same thing really, isn't it?

[TimFox]

Martell^TM is a trademark for a brand of cognac.
Cognac is a regulated term for a type of brandy.
Brandy is a term for a type of liquor.

[pope]

I'll take it as a yes.

[TimFox]

I'll take it as a yes.

No.
There are other forms of “quick connect” connectors that differ from Faston^TM devices.
One must be careful in technical language usage.

[pope]

OK, then I'll take it as a "perhaps" I guess....

[Terry Bites]

Personally I prefer a Janneau armanac for relaible disconnection.

[TimFox]

Armagnac is more reliable.