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Connector Type
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Connector Type | |||
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IEEE 1284 Connectors | IEEE 1284 connectors use a parallel port protocol. Three connectors conform to the IEEE 1284 standard: 1284 Type A (25-pin DB-25 connectors), 1284 Type B (full-size Centronics connectors) and 1284 Type C (half-size Centronics connectors). | ||
SCSI Connector | Small computer system interface (SCSI) connectors are used to connect peripherals to computers. These connectors are parallel devices. | ||
Other | Other unlisted, specialized or proprietary connector. | ||
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Specifications
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Male / Plug | Male connectors or plugs are often referred to as header or free connectors. In coaxial RF connectors, the plug is normally the movable portion and is usually attached to a cable or removable sub-assembly. In shell-type, multiple-contact connectors, the plug usually contains the socket contacts and is mounted on the "hot" (rack) side of the system. Plugs mate with receptacles, jacks, outlets, etc. | ||
Female / Jack | Female connectors or jacks are connecting devices into which plugs are inserted to make circuit connections. | ||
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Geometry | |||
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Straight | The connector does not bend. | ||
Right Angle | The connector is bent at a right angle. | ||
Other | Other unlisted geometry. | ||
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Performance
The maximum current or maximum voltage defined by an approval organization may differ from the supplier's maximums. In many cases, the product can be used safely at an unapproved level. Check with the supplier for specific usage details.
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Number of Contacts | The number of contacts is the number of conductive elements that mate with a corresponding element to provide an electrical path. | ||
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