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

[James Knott]

phiscock-g851W1bGYuGnS0EtXVNi6w at public.gmane.org wrote:
>> 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.
> 

When I worked in planning, at Unitel,  I'd buy thousands of connectors. 
  It helps to order the right part!  ;-)

Also, my father-in-law was a salesman for ITT Cannon.


In another message, I provided a link to a Cannon product info PDF.


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