N10236-52B2PC vs FX2C-20S-1.27DSAL(71)
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| Category | D-Shaped Connectors - Centronics | D-Shaped Connectors - Centronics |
| Manufacturer | 3M | Hirose Electric Co Ltd |
| Description | CONN MINI-D 36POS R/A RECPT | CONN RECEPT 20POS 1.27MM |
| Package | - | - |
| Series | 102, Mini D Ribbon (MDR) | * |
| Features | Board Lock, Shielded | - |
| Mounting Type | Panel Mount, Through Hole, Right Angle | - |
| Termination | Solder | - |
| Contact Finish | Gold | - |
| Number of Positions | 36 | - |
| Connector Type | Receptacle | - |
| Contact Finish Thickness | 30µin (0.76µm) | - |
| Number of Rows | 2 | - |
| Connector Style | Outer Shroud Contacts | - |
| Flange Feature | Insert, Threaded (M2.5); Latchblocks | - |
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1. What are D-Shaped Connectors?
A D-Shaped Connector is an electronic connector with a D-shaped shell, commonly used for electrical connections. This design makes the connector more rugged and durable, and is commonly used in computers, industrial equipment, and communications equipment.
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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. 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.

