Connector Reference

Your complete guide to data and computing connectors

Identifying connectors correctly is the foundation of every clean cable termination, accurate purchase order, and successful AV or data install. Names get confused, dimensions vary between manufacturers, pinouts are easy to misremember, and incorrect part selection costs time and money. These reference guides cover two of the most common connector families used in IT, computing and AV equipment.

Each guide is designed to be used on-site or at the bench, with reference tables, pinouts, dimensions and naming conventions in one place.

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  • D-subminiature Connectors
    Identification, naming conventions and pinouts for all D-sub connectors. Covers standard, high and double density variants from DE-09 to DD-100.
  • USB Connector Dimensions
    Exact physical measurements for every USB connector type. Comparison tables for Type-A, Type-B, Mini-USB, Micro-USB and USB-C, with notes for panel cutouts and product design.
  • USB Overview
    The complete reference for USB standards, speeds and Power Delivery. Covers USB 1.1 through to USB4 80Gbps, cable length limits, and the modern USB-C standard.
  • USB Pinouts and Wiring
    Pin assignments and wire colour codes for every USB connector. Includes Type-A, Type-B, Mini-USB, Micro-USB and USB-C pinout reference tables.

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