Refer to the drawings to identify the connector that you need.
Serial cable connector types.
Generally serial port connectors are gendered only allowing connectors to mate with a connector of the opposite gender.
The maximum working length of a cable varies depending on the characteristics of the transmitters and receivers.
The form of connectors depends on the particular serial port used.
However special network adapters sometimes called dongles connect an ethernet cable to a usb port indirectly.
Each standard defines the signals on the cable and specifies the connector at the end of the cable.
Or terminate a cable.
A serial cable is a cable used to transfer information between two devices using a serial communication protocol.
A cable wired for connecting two dtes directly is known as a null modem cable.
Usb cables feature twisted pair wiring.
You can connect various devices such as smartphones cameras keyboards and more to.
Welcome to a beginner s guide and list of the types of computer connectors and cables.
With d subminiature connectors the male connectors have protruding pins and female connectors have corresponding round sockets.
Most universal serial bus usb cables connect a computer with a peripheral device such as a keyboard or mouse rather than to another computer.
Either type of connector can be mounted on equipment or a panel.