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    92 Products

    D-Sub Connectors

    Assemble DB and HD connectors to replace worn out connectors.
    Straight Connectors—Solder Wire Inlet Connection
    Image of Product. Front orientation. D-Sub Connectors. D-Sub Connectors, Straight.
    Image of Specification. DB9. Front orientation. DB9 Connection.

    DB9

    Shielded—Shielded connectors prevent electromagnetic interference.
    DB9 Connection
    For Wire
    Ga.
    Housing Material
    Each
    Unshielded Plugs
    30 to 20Plastic2146T1100000
     
    Unshielded Sockets
    30 to 20Plastic2146T120000
     
    Shielded Plugs
    30 to 20Nickel-Plated Zinc Alloy2146T520000
     
    Shielded Sockets
    30 to 20Nickel-Plated Zinc Alloy2146T510000
     
    Straight Connectors—Crimp-On Wire Inlet Connection
    Image of Product. Front orientation. D-Sub Connectors. D-Sub Connectors, Straight.
    Image of Specification. DB9. Front orientation. DB9 Connection.

    DB9

    Shielded—Shielded connectors prevent electromagnetic interference.
    DB9 Connection
    For Wire
    Ga.
    Housing Material
    Each
    Unshielded Plugs
    28 to 24Plastic94575T6200000
     
    Unshielded Sockets
    28 to 24Plastic94575T610000
     
    Shielded Plugs
    28 to 24Nickel-Plated Zinc Alloy94575T1400000
     
    Shielded Sockets
    28 to 24Nickel-Plated Zinc Alloy94575T1700000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for D-Sub Connectors
    Straight Connectors—Terminal-Block Wire Inlet Connection
    Image of Product. Front orientation. D-Sub Connectors. D-Sub Connectors, Straight.
    Image of Specification. DB9. Front orientation. DB9 Connection.

    DB9

    Connectors with a terminal block wire connection have a contact point inside each hole to create a connection without the need for solder or crimping tools.
    DB9 Connection
    For Wire
    Ga.
    Housing
    Material
    Each
    Unshielded Plugs
    28 to 24Plastic4600N114000000
     
    Unshielded Sockets
    28 to 24Plastic4600N11100000
     
    90° Elbow Connectors—Solder Wire Inlet Connection
    Image of Product. Front orientation. D-Sub Connectors. D-Sub Connectors, 90° Elbow.
    Image of Specification. DB9. Front orientation. DB9 Connection.

    DB9

    90° elbow connectors sit flush against equipment to fit in tight spaces.
    Shielded—Shielded connectors prevent electromagnetic interference.
    DB9 Connection
    For Wire
    Ga.
    Housing Material
    Each
    Shielded Plugs
    28 to 20Nickel-Plated Zinc Alloy4600N118000000
     
    Shielded Sockets
    28 to 20Nickel-Plated Zinc Alloy4600N11700000
     
    90° Elbow Connectors—Crimp-On Wire Inlet Connection
    Image of Product. Front orientation. D-Sub Connectors. D-Sub Connectors, 90° Elbow.
    Image of Specification. DB9. Front orientation. DB9 Connection.

    DB9

    90° elbow connectors sit flush against equipment to fit in tight spaces.
    Shielded—Shielded connectors prevent electromagnetic interference.
    DB9 Connection
    For Wire
    Ga.
    Housing Material
    Each
    Shielded Plugs
    28 to 24Nickel-Plated Zinc Alloy4600N119000000
     
    Shielded Sockets
    28 to 24Nickel-Plated Zinc Alloy4600N12100000
     

    Panel-Mount D-Sub Connectors

    Image of Product. Front orientation. D-Sub Connectors. Panel-Mount D-Sub Connectors, Plugs.

    Plugs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. D-Sub Connectors. Panel-Mount D-Sub Connectors, Sockets.

    Sockets

    Image of Specification. DB9. Front orientation. DB9 Connection. Panel-Mount D-Sub Connectors.

    DB9

    Create D-sub connection points in panels, cases, and enclosure walls. These connectors are often used in applications involving monitoring, control, and communication. They have screw terminals for connections, eliminating the need for solder or crimping tools.
    For Panel
    Cutout
    DB9 Connection
    For Wire
    Ga.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    For Max.
    Panel Thk.
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    Screw-Clamp-Terminal Wire Inlet Connection
     
    Shielded Plugs
    26 to 200.45"0.81"0.062"Yes8048N11000000
     
    Shielded Sockets
    26 to 200.45"0.81"0.062"Yes8048N1200000
     

    D-Sub Cords

    Connect computers, monitors, printers, and other devices with DB connections.
    DB9 Plug × DB9 Plug
    Image of Product. DB9 Plug × DB9 Plug. Front orientation. D-Sub Cords. D-Sub Cords, DB9 Plug × DB9 Plug.

    DB9 Plug × DB9 Plug

    Image of Specification. DB9. Front orientation. DB9 Connection. D-Sub Cords.

    DB9

    RS-232—RS-232 cords transmit data between a modem and another device, such as a computer.
    Shielded—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—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.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Shield
    Type
    Cord
    OD
    Color
    Each
    RS-232—Double Shielded
    1Braid, Foil0.24"Beige7925K439000000
    2 1/2Braid, Foil0.24"Beige7925K44100000
    5Braid, Foil0.24"Beige7925K44200000
    6Braid, Foil0.25"Gray7925K1100000
    10Braid, Foil0.25"Gray7925K2100000
    12Braid, Foil0.24"Beige7925K44300000
    15Braid, Foil0.24"Beige7925K44400000
    25Braid, Foil0.24"Beige7925K445000000
    50Braid, Foil0.24"Beige7925K446000000
     
    RS-232—Shielded
    1Foil0.24"Beige7925K52800000
    2 1/2Foil0.24"Beige7925K52900000
    5Foil0.24"Beige7925K53100000
    10Foil0.24"Beige7925K53200000
    15Foil0.24"Beige7925K53300000
    25Foil0.24"Beige7925K53400000
    50Foil0.24"Black7925K535000000
     
    DB9 Plug × DB9 Socket
    Image of Product. Front orientation. D-Sub Cords. D-Sub Cords, DB9 Plug × DB9 Socket.
    Image of Specification. DB9. Front orientation. DB9 Connection. D-Sub Cords.

    DB9

    RS-232—RS-232 cords transmit data between a modem and another device, such as a computer.
    Shielded—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—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.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Shield
    Type
    Cord
    OD
    Color
    Each
    RS-232—Double Shielded
    1Braid, Foil0.24"Beige7925K411000000
    2 1/2Braid, Foil0.24"Beige7925K41200000
    5Braid, Foil0.24"Beige7925K41300000
    6Braid, Foil0.25"Gray7925K1200000
    10Braid, Foil0.25"Gray7925K2200000
    12Braid, Foil0.24"Beige7925K41400000
    15Braid, Foil0.24"Beige7925K41500000
    25Braid, Foil0.24"Beige7925K41600000
    50Braid, Foil0.24"Beige7925K417000000
     
    RS-232—Shielded
    1Foil0.24"Beige7925K52100000
    2 1/2Foil0.24"Beige7925K52200000
    5Foil0.24"Beige7925K52300000
    10Foil0.24"Beige7925K52400000
    15Foil0.24"Beige7925K52500000
    25Foil0.24"Beige7925K52600000
    50Foil0.24"Black7925K52700000
     
    DB9 Socket × DB9 Socket
    Image of Product. Front orientation. D-Sub Cords. D-Sub Cords, DB9 Socket × DB9 Socket.
    Image of Attribute. Reversible Mounting Hardware. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border, MultipleImages. Reversible Mounting Hardware. D-Sub Cords.

    Reversible

    Mounting Hardware

    Image of Specification. DB9. Front orientation. DB9 Connection. D-Sub Cords.

    DB9

    Null Modem—Null modem cords connect two like devices, such as a computer to a computer.
    RS-232—RS-232 cords transmit data between a modem and another device, such as a computer.
    Shielded—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.
    Reversible Mounting Hardware—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.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Shield
    Type
    Cord
    OD
    Features
    Color
    Each
    Null Modem—Shielded
    6Foil0.16"Beige7925K31000000
    10Foil0.16"Beige7925K3200000
     
    RS-232—Shielded
    1Foil0.24"Reversible Mounting HardwareBeige7925K48400000
    2 1/2Foil0.24"Reversible Mounting HardwareBeige7925K48500000
    5Foil0.24"Reversible Mounting HardwareBeige7925K48600000
    10Foil0.24"Reversible Mounting HardwareBeige7925K48700000
    15Foil0.24"Reversible Mounting HardwareBeige7925K48800000
    25Foil0.24"Reversible Mounting HardwareBeige7925K48900000
     
    DB9 Plug × Wire Leads
    Image of Product. Front orientation. D-Sub Cords. D-Sub Cords, DB9 Plug × Wire Leads.
    Image of Specification. DB9. Front orientation. DB9 Connection. D-Sub Cords.

    DB9

    Each wire lead is a separate color for easy identification and they are labeled with the pin that they are connected to. The thumb screws on these connectors have slots so they can be tightened with a screwdriver in tight spaces.
    Cords with with DB9, DB15, and DB25 connections are RS-232, so they transmit data between computers and equipment.
    Shielded—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.
    Wire Lead
    AWG
    Cable
    OD
    Cable Lead
    Lg., ft.
    Housing
    Material
    Features
    Color
    Each
    Shielded
    28
    0.2"5PlasticWire MarkersBlack5188N111000000
    28
    0.2"10PlasticWire MarkersBlack5188N11200000
    28
    0.2"25PlasticWire MarkersBlack5188N11300000
     
    DB9 Socket × Wire Leads
    Image of Product. Front orientation. D-Sub Cords. D-Sub Cords, DB9 Socket × Wire Leads.
    Image of Specification. DB9. Front orientation. DB9 Connection. D-Sub Cords.

    DB9

    Each wire lead is a separate color for easy identification and they are labeled with the pin that they are connected to. The thumb screws on these connectors have slots so they can be tightened with a screwdriver in tight spaces.
    Cords with with DB9, DB15, and DB25 connections are RS-232, so they transmit data between computers and equipment.
    Shielded—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.
    Wire Lead
    AWG
    Cable
    OD
    Cable Lead
    Lg., ft.
    Housing
    Material
    Features
    Color
    Each
    Shielded
    28
    0.2"5PlasticWire MarkersBlack5188N114000000
    28
    0.2"10PlasticWire MarkersBlack5188N11500000
    28
    0.2"25PlasticWire MarkersBlack5188N11600000
     

    Circuit Board D-Sub Connectors

    Add a D-sub connection to a printed circuit board (PCB). These connectors are often used in applications involving monitoring, control, and communication. All meet UL 94 V-0 flame retardant standards for self-extinguishing if a fire takes place.
    Straight
    Image of Product. Front orientation. D-Sub Connectors. Circuit Board D-Sub Connectors, Straight.
    Image of Specification. DB9. Front orientation. DB9 Connection.

    DB9

    DB9 Connection
    Housing Material
    Color
    Connection
    Method
    Flammability
    Rating
    Each
    Solder and Terminal-Block Wire Inlet Connection
     
    Unshielded Plugs
    Zinc-Plated SteelBlueSolderUL 94 V-0
    5063N2200000
     
    Unshielded Sockets
    Zinc-Plated SteelBlueSolderUL 94 V-0
    5063N260000
     
    90° Elbow
    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. D-Sub Connectors. Circuit Board D-Sub Connectors, 90° Elbow.
    Image of Specification. DB9. Front orientation. DB9 Connection.

    DB9

    90° elbow connectors have board locks to secure connectors against circuit boards for stable soldering.
    DB9 Connection
    Housing Material
    Color
    Connection
    Method
    Flammability
    Rating
    Each
    Solder and Terminal-Block Wire Inlet Connection
     
    Unshielded Plugs
    Zinc-Plated SteelBlackSolderUL 94 V-0
    5063N1200000
     
    Unshielded Sockets
    Zinc-Plated SteelBlackSolderUL 94 V-0
    5063N170000
     

    Filtered D-Sub Connectors

    Image of Product. Front orientation. D-Sub Connectors. Filtered D-Sub Connectors, Plugs.

    Plugs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. D-Sub Connectors. Filtered D-Sub Connectors, Sockets.

    Sockets

    Image of Specification. DB9. Front orientation. DB9 Connection.

    DB9

    With a ferrite filter block surrounding their contacts, these connectors control and reduce the electromagnetic (EMI) and radio frequency (RFI) interference traveling through them. They have solder cup terminals that hold wire leads in place when you’re soldering them, helping you create a stable connection.
    Mounting
    Holes
    DB9 Connection
    For Wire
    Ga.
    Interference
    Reduction @ Freq.
    Housing Material
    No.
    of
    Dia.,
    mm
    Flammability
    Rating
    Each
    Solder Wire Inlet Connection
     
    Shielded Plugs
    20
    4 dB @ 1 GHzNickel-Plated Steel23UL 94 V-0
    8609N1100000
     
    Shielded Sockets
    20
    4 dB @ 1 GHzNickel-Plated Steel23UL 94 V-0
    8609N150000
     

    D-Sub Adapters

    Adapt connections to attach cords to a computer.
    DB9 Female × DB9 Female
    Image of Product. Front orientation. D-Sub Connectors. D-Sub Adapters, DB9 Female × DB9 Female.
    Features
    Each
    Compact Housing7171K800000
    DB25 Female × DB9 Male
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. D-Sub Connectors. D-Sub Adapters, DB25 Female × DB9 Male.
    Each
    7171K43000000
    DB25 Male × DB9 Male
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. D-Sub Connectors. D-Sub Adapters, DB25 Male × DB9 Male.
    Each
    7171K1500000
    DB9 Female × DB9 Male
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. D-Sub Connectors. D-Sub Adapters, DB9 Female × DB9 Male.
    Features
    Each
    Compact Housing7171K8100000
    DB9 Male × DB9 Male
    Image of Product. Front orientation. D-Sub Connectors. D-Sub Adapters, DB9 Male × DB9 Male.
    Features
    Each
    Compact Housing7171K4400000
    DB9 Female × DB25 Female
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. D-Sub Connectors. D-Sub Adapters, DB9 Female × DB25 Female.
    Each
    7171K41000000
    DB9 Female × DB25 Male
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. D-Sub Connectors. D-Sub Adapters, DB9 Female × DB25 Male.
    Each
    7171K42000000

    Washdown D-Sub Connectors

    Designed to withstand washdown and outdoor environments, these connectors have a seal to block out water and debris. They also have solder cup terminals that hold wire leads in place when you’re soldering them, creating more secure connections than standard solder terminals.
    Straight Backshell Connectors
    Image of Product. Front orientation. D-Sub Connectors. Washdown D-Sub Connectors, Straight Backshell Connectors, Plugs.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. D-Sub Connectors. Washdown D-Sub Connectors, Straight Backshell Connectors, Sockets.
    Image of Specification. DB9. Front orientation. DB9 Connection.

    Plugs

    Sockets

    DB9

    Backshell connectors have an adjustable locknut with a rubber gasket to seal connections on a range of cable diameters.
    DB9 Connection
    For Wire
    Ga.
    For Cable OD
    Housing
    Material
    Seal
    Material
    Color
    Features
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Solder Wire Inlet Connection
     
    Unshielded Plugs
    30 to 200.14" to 0.27"ABSNylon
    BlackAdjustable Locknut, Rubber GasketIP67
    6838N31000000
     
    Unshielded Sockets
    30 to 200.14" to 0.27"ABSNylon
    BlackAdjustable Locknut, Rubber GasketIP67
    6838N3200000
     
    Straight Panel Mount Connectors
    Image of Product. Front orientation. D-Sub Connectors. Washdown D-Sub Connectors, Straight Panel Mount Connectors, Plugs.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. D-Sub Connectors. Washdown D-Sub Connectors, Straight Panel Mount Connectors, Sockets.

    Plugs

    Sockets

    Image of Specification. DB9. Front orientation. DB9 Connection.

    DB9

    Image of Product. Front orientation. D-Sub Connector Caps. Washdown D-Sub Connectors.

    Covers

    Covers—Use covers on panel-mount connectors to protect them from water and debris when they’re not in use.
    Plugs and Sockets
    Covers
    For Panel
    Cutout
    DB9 Connection
    For Wire
    Ga.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    For Max.
    Panel Thk.
    Housing Material
    Seal Material
    Color
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Each
    Solder Wire Inlet Connection
     
    Unshielded Plugs
    30 to 200.45"0.81"0.078"Nickel-Plated SteelSilicone Rubber
    BlackIP67
    6838N110000006838N21000000
     
    Unshielded Sockets
    30 to 200.45"0.81"0.078"Nickel-Plated SteelSilicone Rubber
    BlackIP67
    6838N12000006838N2100000
     

    Panel-Mount D-Sub Adapters

    Mount these adapters directly into panel cutouts to attach D-Sub connectors and cords to computers.
    DB9 Female × DB9 Female
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. D-Sub Connectors. Panel-Mount D-Sub Adapters, DB9 Female × DB9 Female.
    Image of Specification. DB9. Front orientation. DB9 Connection. Panel-Mount D-Sub Adapters.

    DB9

    For Panel
    Cutout Dia.
    Housing
    Material
    Color
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    0.945"PlasticBlackYes5365N111000000
    Caps
    DB9 Male × DB9 Female
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. D-Sub Connectors. Panel-Mount D-Sub Adapters, DB9 Male × DB9 Female.
    Image of Specification. DB9. Front orientation. DB9 Connection. Panel-Mount D-Sub Adapters.

    DB9

    For Panel
    Cutout Dia.
    Housing
    Material
    Color
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    0.945"PlasticBlackYes5365N112000000
    Caps
    DB9 Male × DB9 Male
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. D-Sub Connectors. Panel-Mount D-Sub Adapters, DB9 Male × DB9 Male.
    Image of Specification. DB9. Front orientation. DB9 Connection. Panel-Mount D-Sub Adapters.

    DB9

    For Panel
    Cutout Dia.
    Housing
    Material
    Color
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    0.945"PlasticBlackYes5365N113000000
    Caps

    USB Adapter Cords

    Adapt your USB port to connect to a variety of other devices. These USB cords are backward compatible, so they work with cords and connectors that meet the same or a lower USB standard.
    USB-A Plug × DB9 Plug
    Image of Product. Front orientation. USB Cords. USB Adapter Cords, USB-A Plug × DB9 Plug.
    Double Shielded—Double-shielded cords have insulation, so they reduce signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Signal
    Type
    Serial Port
    Interface
    Shielding
    Shield
    Type
    Color
    Includes
    Each
    USB 2.0—480 Mbit/s Transmission Speed
    2 1/2DataRS-422, RS-485Double Shielded
    Braid, FoilBlack8761K14000000
    5DataRS-232Unshielded
    BlackDriver CD5928N1100000
     
    USB-C Plug × DB9 Plug
    Image of Product. Front orientation. USB Cords. USB Adapter Cords, USB-C Plug × DB9 Plug.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Signal
    Type
    Shielding
    Color
    Each
    USB 2.0—480 Mbit/s Transmission Speed
    5DataUnshielded
    Black8761K422000000
     

    Mitutoyo 10-Pin to RS-232C Adapters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Mitutoyo Cords. 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
    Electrical Connection
    Type
    Serial Port
    Interface
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Cord
    Lg.
    Mfr. Model
    No.
    Each
    2 3/4" Long
    10-Pin Mitutoyo ConnectorDB9RS-2321 3/4"1"40"264-0071825A120000000
     
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