The DB25 (originally DE-25) connector is an analog 25-pin plug of the D-Subminiature connector family (D-Sub or Sub-D). The DB25 connector is mainly used for serial connections, allowing for ...

First introduced in 1970, parallel ports were originally designed to connect business computers to printers. With their inclusion on the IBM PC in the early 1980s, they became an industry standard.

These new sockets and headers are an excellent choice for parallel board-to-board or board-to-component applications where vertical board stacking is not an option, such as in LED lighting systems ...

For the PDF version of this article, click here. Most electronic systems have mixed power requirements where the same connector handles signals and power. However, when module plugability is required, ...

There are hundreds of standards relevant to mating interfaces, but which connector is best suited? Regular travellers know that a suitable adaptor is a 'must have' companion; it's an everyday example ...