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Why does this DC connector have holes at the ends of the pins?

DC Jack am referring to

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The holes are their to provide more reinforcement to the wires directly attached to the DC jack if it is not mounted on a PCB and is attached to a external panel or is left hanging.

One can thread the wire through the DC jack and then twist it and solder it for a robust connection.

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