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	Computer Connection Type Computer Connection Type

	DB9
	DB25
	DB15
	HD15
	DB37
	DB50

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Length Length

	End Type End Type

	Plug
	Socket

	Gender Gender

Male

Female

	Connection Type Connection Type

1/8" Audio

10-pin Mitutoyo Connector

	Shielding Shielding

	Shielded
	Double Shielded

	Industry Designation Industry Designation

	Application Application

Data

Video

Audio

	Color Color

	Beige		Black
	Blue		Gray

	USB Connection Type USB Connection Type

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	Shield Type Shield Type

	Braid
	Foil

	End Shape End Shape

	Straight

	Flexibility Flexibility

	Flexible

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Type Type

	Cord OD Cord OD

	Cord Length Cord Length

	Shape Shape

	Straight

	USB Standard USB Standard

2.0

3.1 Gen 1

3.2 Gen 1

	HDMI Connection Type HDMI Connection Type

HDMI

	Supported Memory Card Formats Supported Memory Card Formats

211 Products

USB Cords

Connect devices such as computers, printers, and mobile devices. The higher the USB standard, the faster cords can transmit data. These cords are backward compatible, so they work with cords and connectors that meet the same or lower USB standard.

Data cords move data between devices.

Double-shielded cords block signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.

C Plug × HD15 Plug

			USB 3.1 Gen 1
Lg., ft.	Application	Shield Type		Each
Double Shielded
3	Data/Video	Braid; Foil	00000000	000000
6	Data/Video	Braid; Foil	00000000	00000

D-Sub Cords

Connect computers, monitors, printers, and other devices with DB connections.

RS-232 cords transmit data between a modem and another device, such as a computer.

Null modem cords connect two like devices, such as a computer to a computer.

Parallel and serial printer cords connect a computer to a printer. Parallel cords transmit data faster than serial printer cords.

Shielded cords have foil to prevent signal interference from nearby devices. Use them in settings with low to moderate signal interference, such as labs, storage facilities, and offices.

Double-shielded cords have braid and foil for better protection against signal interference than shielded cords. However, the extra shielding adds diameter and reduces flexibility. They’re used in steel mills, machine tool plants, and other heavy processing facilities.

Cords with reversible mounting hardware have removable thumb screws to enable a wider range of mounting options than other cords. Mount them to ports and adapters, as well as directly into panels.

DB9 Plug × DB9 Plug

DB9

RS-232—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Color		Each
1	Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	000000
2 1/2	Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
50	Foil	0.24"	Black	00000000	00000
RS-232—Double Shielded
1	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
2 1/2	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
6	Braid, Foil	0.25"	Gray	0000000	00000
10	Braid, Foil	0.25"	Gray	0000000	00000
12	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
50	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	000000

DB9 Plug × DB9 Socket

DB9

RS-232—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Color		Each
1	Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	000000
2 1/2	Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
50	Foil	0.24"	Black	00000000	00000
RS-232—Double Shielded
1	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
2 1/2	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
6	Braid, Foil	0.25"	Gray	0000000	00000
10	Braid, Foil	0.25"	Gray	0000000	00000
12	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
50	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	000000

DB9 Socket × DB9 Socket

Reversible Mounting Hardware

DB9

RS-232—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Features	Color		Each
1	Foil	0.24"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	000000
2 1/2	Foil	0.24"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Foil	0.24"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Foil	0.24"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Foil	0.24"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Foil	0.24"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
Null Modem—Shielded
6	Foil	0.16"	__	Beige	0000000	0000
10	Foil	0.16"	__	Beige	0000000	00000

DB15 Plug × DB15 Plug

DB15

RS-232—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Color		Each
1	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	000000
2 1/2	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	00000
50	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	000000
RS-232—Double Shielded
1	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Beige	00000000	00000
2 1/2	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Gray	0000000	00000
15	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Beige	00000000	000000
50	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Beige	00000000	000000

DB15 Plug × DB15 Socket

DB15

RS-232—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Color		Each
1	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	000000
2 1/2	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	00000
50	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	00000
RS-232—Double Shielded
1	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Beige	00000000	00000
2 1/2	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Gray	0000000	00000
15	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Beige	00000000	000000
50	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Beige	00000000	000000

DB15 Socket × DB15 Socket

Reversible Mounting Hardware

DB15

RS-232—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Features	Color		Each
1	Foil	0.27"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	000000
2 1/2	Foil	0.27"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Foil	0.27"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Foil	0.27"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Foil	0.27"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Foil	0.27"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000

DB25 Plug × DB25 Plug

DB25

RS-232—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Color		Each
6	Foil	0.28"	Beige	0000000	000000
10	Foil	0.28"	Beige	0000000	00000
Parallel Port—Shielded
1	Foil	0.3"	Beige	00000000	00000
2 1/2	Foil	0.3"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Foil	0.3"	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Foil	0.3"	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Foil	0.3"	Beige	00000000	00000
50	Foil	0.3"	Beige	00000000	000000
Parallel Port—Double Shielded
1	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
2 1/2	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
6	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
12	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	000000
50	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	000000

DB25 Plug × DB25 Socket

DB25

RS-232—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Color		Each
6	Foil	0.28"	Beige	0000000	000000
10	Foil	0.28"	Beige	0000000	00000
Parallel Port—Shielded
1	Foil	0.3"	Beige	00000000	00000
2 1/2	Foil	0.3"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Foil	0.3"	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Foil	0.3"	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Foil	0.3"	Beige	00000000	00000
50	Foil	0.3"	Beige	00000000	000000
Parallel Port—Double Shielded
1	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
2 1/2	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
6	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
12	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	000000
25	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	000000
50	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	000000
Serial Port—Shielded
10	Foil	0.2"	Beige	0000000	00000

DB25 Socket × DB25 Socket

Reversible Mounting Hardware

DB25

Parallel Port—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Features	Color		Each
1	Foil	0.3"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	000000
2 1/2	Foil	0.3"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Foil	0.3"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Foil	0.3"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Foil	0.3"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Foil	0.3"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000

DB25 Plug × Centronics 36 Plug


DB25 Plug × Centronics 36 Plug	DB25
DB25 Plug × Centronics 36 Plug	Centronics 36

Parallel Port—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Color		Each
6	Foil	0.31"	Gray	0000000	000000
10	Foil	0.31"	Gray	0000000	00000

DB37 Plug × DB37 Plug

DB37

RS-449—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Color		Each
1	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	000000
2 1/2	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	000000
15	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	000000
25	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	000000
50	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	000000
RS-449—Double Shielded
1	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	000000
2 1/2	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	000000
5	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	000000
10	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	000000
15	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	000000
25	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	000000
50	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	000000

DB37 Plug × DB37 Socket

DB37

RS-449—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Color		Each
1	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	000000
2 1/2	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	000000
15	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	000000
25	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	000000
50	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	000000
RS-449—Double Shielded
1	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	000000
2 1/2	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	000000
5	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	000000
10	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	000000
15	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	000000
25	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	000000
50	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	000000

DB37 Socket × DB37 Socket

Reversible Mounting Hardware

DB37

RS-449—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Features	Color		Each
1	Foil	0.37"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	000000
2 1/2	Foil	0.37"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Foil	0.37"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Foil	0.37"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Foil	0.37"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	000000
25	Foil	0.37"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	000000

DB50 Plug × DB50 Plug

DB50

HSSI—Double Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Color		Each
1	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	0000000
2 1/2	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000
5	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000
10	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000
15	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000
25	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000
50	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000

DB50 Plug × DB50 Socket

DB50

HSSI—Double Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Color		Each
1	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	0000000
2 1/2	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000
5	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000
10	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000
15	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000
25	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000
50	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000

Video Monitor Cords

All cords have HD15 connectors to transmit video to monitors. Shielding blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.

HD15 Plug x HD15 Plug

HD15 Plug × HD15 Plug

Lg., ft.	For Video Resolution	Shield Type	Color		Each
3	2048 × 1536	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	00000
6	2048 × 1536	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	00000
15	2048 × 1536	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	00000
100	2048 × 1536	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	000000

HD15 Plug × HD15 Socket

Lg., ft.	For Video Resolution	Shield Type	Color		Each
3	2048 × 1536	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	00000
6	2048 × 1536	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	00000
15	2048 × 1536	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	00000
100	2048 × 1536	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	000000

HD15 and Stereo Plug × HD15 and Stereo Plug

	Stereo
Lg., ft.	Connection Size, mm	Cord Lg., ft.	For Video Resolution	Shield Type	Color		Each
3	3.5	2	2048 × 1536	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	000000
6	3.5	2	2048 × 1536	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	00000
15	3.5	2	2048 × 1536	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	00000

Video Monitor Splitters

These cords have HD15 connectors to transmit video from one source on two different monitors. Shielding blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.

HD15 Plug × HD15 Socket
Lg., ft.	For Video Resolution	Shield Type	Color		Each
1	1600 × 1200	Braid, Foil	Gray	0000000	000000

USB Adapters

Transmit data between computers and other devices that have different USB sizes or styles. All USB adapters are backward compatible, so they work with cords and connectors that meet the same or a lower USB standard.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

USB A Male × HD15 Female

USB Standard	Housing Material	Color	Cord Lg., ft.		Each
2.0	Plastic	Black	3	000000	0000000

USB C Male × DB9 Male

USB Standard	Housing Material	Color	Cord Lg., ft.		Each
2.0	Plastic	Black	5	00000000	000000

DB9 Male × USB A Male

USB Standard	Housing Material	Color	Cord Lg., ft.		Each
2.0	Plastic	Black	2 1/2	0000000	000000

DB25 Female × USB A Male

USB Standard	Housing Material	Color	Cord Lg., ft.		Each
2.0	Plastic	Blue	6	000000	000000

USB Hubs

Hub with Female USB A, USB C, Ethernet, Stereo, DisplayPort, HD15, and HDMI Connections

Connect additional USB ports to your computer. These hubs can run off a computer’s power. USB ports are backward compatible, so they work with cords and connectors that meet the same or a lower USB standard.

Hubs with connections that meet USB standard 2.0 allow for transmission speeds of up to 480 Mbps.

Hubs with connections that meet USB standard 3.1 Gen 1 or USB standard 3.2 Gen 1 allow for transmission speeds of up to 5 Gbps. Those with audio/data/video applications have one connection each for DisplayPort, HD15, and HDMI cables, so you can connect your computer or laptop to up to three monitors. Mac OS devices will only extend data to one monitor; the other monitors will mirror data from the first. To protect against theft, these hubs also accept your computer’s security cable.

USB Hubs with Ethernet and HDMI Connections—USB C, Standard 3.2 Gen 1 Male Connection

Female Connection Type (Number of)	Application	Supported Memory Card Formats	Cord Lg.	Color	Housing Material	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.		Each
3.5 mm Stereo Pin Socket (1) DisplayPort (1) Ethernet RJ45 (1) HD15 (1) HDMI (1) USB A, Standard 2.0 (2) USB A, Standard 3.2 Gen 1 (3) USB C, Standard 3.2 Gen 1 (2)	Audio/Data/Video	Micro SD, MMC/SD	5 3/4"	Black	Plastic	13 3/4"	2 7/8"	3/4"	0000000	0000000

Video Adapters

Alter DVI, DisplayPort, and HDMI connections.

HD15 Female × DVI-A Male

		Each
	0000000	00000

DVI-I Female × HD15 Male

		Each
	0000000	00000

D-Sub Connectors


Straight	DB9
	DB15
	HD15

Assemble DB and HD connectors to replace worn out connectors.

Shielded connectors prevent electromagnetic interference.

Connectors with wire leads come with cable already attached. Each wire lead is a separate color for easy identification and they are labeled with the pin that they are connected to. Those with DB9, DB15, and DB25 connections are RS-232, so they transmit data between computers and equipment. The thumb screws on these connectors have slots so they can be tightened with a screwdriver in tight spaces.

Straight Connectors—Wire Leads Connection

				DB9		DB15		DB25		HD15
Wire Lead Gauge	Cable OD	Cable Lead Lg., ft.	Housing Material		Each		Each		Each		Each
Shielded Plug
28	0.2"	5	Plastic	00000000	000000	000000	00	000000	00	000000	00
28	0.2"	10	Plastic	00000000	00000	000000	00	000000	00	000000	00
28	0.2"	25	Plastic	00000000	00000	000000	00	000000	00	000000	00
28	0.24"	5	Plastic	000000	00	00000000	000000	000000	00	00000000	000000
28	0.24"	10	Plastic	000000	00	00000000	00000	000000	00	00000000	00000
28	0.24"	25	Plastic	000000	00	00000000	00000	000000	00	00000000	00000
28	0.32"	5	Plastic	000000	00	000000	00	00000000	000000	000000	00
28	0.32"	10	Plastic	000000	00	000000	00	00000000	00000	000000	00
28	0.32"	25	Plastic	000000	00	000000	00	00000000	00000	000000	00
Shielded Socket
28	0.2"	5	Plastic	00000000	00000	000000	00	000000	00	000000	00
28	0.2"	10	Plastic	00000000	00000	000000	00	000000	00	000000	00
28	0.2"	25	Plastic	00000000	00000	000000	00	000000	00	000000	00
28	0.24"	5	Plastic	000000	00	00000000	00000	000000	00	00000000	00000
28	0.24"	10	Plastic	000000	00	00000000	00000	000000	00	00000000	00000
28	0.24"	25	Plastic	000000	00	00000000	00000	000000	00	00000000	00000
28	0.32"	5	Plastic	000000	00	000000	00	00000000	00000	000000	00
28	0.32"	10	Plastic	000000	00	000000	00	00000000	00000	000000	00
28	0.32"	25	Plastic	000000	00	000000	00	00000000	00000	000000	00

Mitutoyo 10-Pin to RS-232C Adapters

Convert Mitutoyo 10-pin SPC cables to RS-232C for connection to PCs to import measurement data into Microsoft Excel or any SPC software.

	Computer Connection
Connection Type	Type	Industry Designation	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Cord Lg.	Manufacturer Model No.		Each
10-pin Mitutoyo Connector × Computer Connection	DB9	RS-232C	2 3/4"	1 3/4"	1"	40"	264-007	0000000	0000000