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An end cap may include an end cap body that is tubular in shape, an end cap face provided at a first end of the end cap body, a plurality of end cap terminals provided on the end cap face, and a clip notch provided on an exterior side of the end cap body. The second end of the end cap body may be op

An end cap may include an end cap body that is tubular in shape, an end cap face provided at a first end of the end cap body, a plurality of end cap terminals provided on the end cap face, and a clip notch provided on an exterior side of the end cap body. The second end of the end cap body may be open and structured to receive the lamp therein. A socket may include a socket body that is generally tubular in shape, a socket face provided at a first end of the socket body, a receiving wall extending from an outer periphery of the socket face and extending in a direction away from the socket body, a plurality of socket terminals provided on the socket, and a resilient clip provided on an inner side of the receiving wall.

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What is claimed is: 1. A end cap and socket system for use with a lamp, comprising: an end cap comprising: an end cap body that is tubular in shape and has a first end and a second end; an end cap face provided at the first end of the end cap body; a plurality of end cap terminals provided on the e

What is claimed is: 1. A end cap and socket system for use with a lamp, comprising: an end cap comprising: an end cap body that is tubular in shape and has a first end and a second end; an end cap face provided at the first end of the end cap body; a plurality of end cap terminals provided on the end cap face; and a clip notch provided on an exterior side of the end cap body; wherein the second end of the end cap body is open and structured to receive the lamp therein; a socket comprising: a socket body that is generally tubular in shape; a socket face provided at a first end of the socket body; a receiving wall extending from an outer periphery of the socket face and extending in a direction away from the socket body, the receiving wall having a circumference larger than a circumference of the end cap body such that the end cap body can be received within the receiving wall; a plurality of socket terminals provided on the socket face and structured to couple with the plurality of end cap terminals; and a resilient clip provided on an inner side of the receiving wall, the resilient clip being structured to snap into and interlock with the clip notch to retain the end cap in the socket. 2. The end cap and socket system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of end cap terminals and the plurality of socket terminals are arranged asymmetrically. 3. The end cap and socket system of claim 1, wherein the end cap comprises a step portion extending from the end cap face; at least one of the plurality of end cap terminals is provided on the step portion; the socket face comprises a recess portion; at least one of the plurality of socket terminals is provided on the recess portion; and the recess portion is structured so as to receive the step portion therein. 4. The end cap and socket system of claim 3, wherein the end cap comprises a plurality of step portions extending from the end cap face; at least one of the plurality of end cap terminals is provided on each of the plurality of step portions; the socket face further comprises a plurality of recess portions; at least one of the plurality of socket terminals is provided on each of the plurality the recess portions; and the plurality of recess portions are structured so as to receive the plurality of step portions therein. 5. The end cap and socket system of claim 3, wherein the end cap further comprises a key groove cut into the step portion; the socket surface further comprises a key rib projecting into the recess portion; and the key groove and key rib are structured to couple together. 6. The end cap and socket system of claim 3, wherein the end cap further comprises a key rib projecting from the step portion; the socket surface further comprises a key groove cut into the socket surface; and the key groove and key rib are structured to couple together. 7. The end cap and socket system of claim 1, wherein the socket comprises a key rib projecting from the receiving wall; the end cap comprises a key groove cut into the end cap body; and the key groove and the end key rib are structured to couple together. 8. The end cap and socket system of claim 3, wherein the end cap further comprises an end cap key groove cut into the step portion and an end cap key rib projecting from the step portion; the socket surface further comprises a socket key rib projecting into the recess portion and a socket key groove cut into the socket surface; the socket key groove and the end cap key rib are structured to couple together; and the socket key rib and the end cap key groove are structured to couple together. 9. An end cap for use with a lamp, comprising: an end cap body that is tubular in shape and has a first end and a second end; an end cap face provided at a first end of the end cap body; a step portion extending from the end cap face a plurality of end cap terminals; and a clip notch provided on an exterior side of the end cap body; wherein the second end of the end cap body is open and structured to receive the lamp therein; at least one of the plurality of end cap terminals is provided on the end cap face; and at least one of the plurality of end cap terminals is provided on the step portion. 10. The end cap of claim 9, wherein the plurality of end cap terminals are arranged asymmetrically. 11. The end cap of claim 9, wherein the end cap comprises a plurality of step portions extending from the end cap face; at least one of the plurality of end cap terminals is provided on each of the plurality of step portions. 12. The end cap of claim 9, wherein the end cap further comprises a key groove cut into the step portion. 13. The end cap of claim 9, wherein the end cap further comprises a key rib projecting from the step portion. 14. The end cap of claim 9, wherein the end cap further comprises an end cap key groove cut into the step portion and an end cap key rib projecting from the step portion. 15. The end cap of claim 9, wherein the end cap comprises a key groove cut into the end cap body. 16. A socket structured to receive an end cap for a lamp, the socket comprising: a socket body that is generally tubular in shape; a socket face provided at a first end of the socket body; a receiving wall extending from an outer periphery of the socket face and extending in a direction away from the socket body, the receiving wall having a circumference larger than a circumference of the end cap such that the end cap can be received within the receiving wall; a plurality of socket terminals provided on the socket face; and a resilient clip provided on an inner side of the receiving wall, wherein the socket face comprise a recess portion; and at least one of the plurality of socket terminals is provided on the recess portion. 17. The socket of claim 16, wherein the plurality of socket terminals are arranged asymmetrically. 18. The socket of claim 16, wherein the socket face further comprises a plurality of recess portions; and at least one of the plurality of socket terminals is provided on each of the plurality the recess portions. 19. The socket of claim 16, wherein the socket surface further comprises a key rib projecting into the recess portion. 20. The socket of claim 16, wherein the socket surface further comprises a key groove cut into the socket surface. 21. The socket of claim 16, wherein the socket surface further comprises a socket key rib projecting into the recess portion and a socket key groove cut into the socket surface. 22. The socket of claim 16, wherein the socket comprises a key rib projecting from the receiving wall.