D-Sub Naming (Was: Re: Looking for Computer Parts store run by Jawas)

phiscock-g851W1bGYuGnS0EtXVNi6w at public.gmane.org phiscock-g851W1bGYuGnS0EtXVNi6w at public.gmane.org
Fri Mar 7 20:34:12 UTC 2008


> ARRGGHHH!!!!
>
> There is no such thing as a "DB-15" connector.  You're referring to a
> "DA-15" connector.  The 1st letter refers to the connector shell type.
> The 2nd letter refers to the shell size and the number is the pin
> quantity.  Look up the data sheets from Cannon or Amp for further info
> or read this:
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D-subminiature
> http://www.epanorama.net/documents/connector/dconnector.html

Well, isn't that interesting! I've been mis-naming those connectors for
the last 25 years.

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Peter Hiscocks
Syscomp Electronic Design Limited, Toronto
http://www.syscompdesign.com
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