N10236-52B2PC vs FX2CA-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. 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.
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3. How to identify the model of Centronics connector?
Centronics connectors can usually be identified by the number of pins (such as 36 pins, 25 pins, etc.) and the shape of the shell. The shell of the connector is usually metal and has a D-shaped appearance.
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4. Can Centronics connectors be used compatible with other types of D-shaped connectors?
Although the Centronics connector is a type of D-shaped connector, it is not fully compatible with other D-shaped connectors such as DB9, DB25, etc. Different connectors have different pin configurations and signal functions, so they are not directly interchangeable.
