0716619030 vs 1734375-1
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| Category | D-Shaped Connectors - Centronics | D-Shaped Connectors - Centronics |
| Manufacturer | Molex | TE Connectivity AMP Connectors |
| Description | .050 EBBI 50D PLUG 30CKT | CHAMP .050 HIGH RISE, REVERSED |
| Package | - | - |
| Series | EBBI? 71661 | * |
| Type | Board to Board | - |
| Features | Board Lock | - |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole | - |
| Termination | Solder | - |
| Contact Finish | Gold | - |
| Number of Positions | 30 | - |
| Connector Type | Plug | - |
| Contact Finish Thickness | 30µin (0.76µm) | - |
| Number of Rows | 2 | - |
| Connector Style | Center Strip Contacts | - |
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1. What is a Centronics Connector?
A Centronics Connector is a standard D-shaped connector that was originally used for parallel interfaces between computer printers and host computers. It usually has multiple pins for high-speed data transmission.
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2. How do D-Shaped Connectors differ from Centronics Connectors?
D-Shaped Connectors are a broad category, and Centronics Connectors fall into this category, specifically for parallel communications, especially data transmission between printers and computers.
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3. How many sizes are Centronics Connectors available?
The most common models of Centronics Connectors include 36-pin (the most common parallel printer interface) and 25-pin interfaces. There are also different sizes and pin counts for other devices.
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4. Is the Centronics interface obsolete?
Although the Centronics interface was once very popular between computers and printers, it has become less used in modern devices with the popularity of USB and network connections. However, some industrial and older equipment still use this connector.
