5175474-9 vs 5552126-1
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| Category | D-Shaped Connectors - Centronics | D-Shaped Connectors - Centronics |
| Manufacturer | TE Connectivity AMP Connectors | TE Connectivity AMP Connectors |
| Description | CONN CHAMP RCPT 80POS .050 R/A | CONN PLUG CHAMP 50POS EDGE MT AU |
| Package | - | - |
| Series | CHAMP .050 I | CHAMP-LOK |
| Type | Board to Board, High Density | - |
| Features | Board Lock | - |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole, Right Angle | Board Edge, Straddle Mount |
| Termination | Solder | Solder |
| Contact Finish | Gold | Gold |
| Number of Positions | 80 | 50 |
| Connector Type | Receptacle | Plug |
| Contact Finish Thickness | 8µin (0.20µm) | 30µin (0.76µm) |
| Number of Rows | 2 | 2 |
| Connector Style | Outer Shroud Contacts | Center Strip Contacts |
| Flange Feature | - | Hollow, Unthreaded |
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1. 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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2. 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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3. How do Centronics Connectors work?
Centronics connectors transmit parallel signals through multiple pins, with each pin corresponding to a data bit, control signal, or ground line. They are usually used in applications with higher data transfer rates.
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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.
