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	Computer Connection Type Computer Connection Type

	DB25
	DB9
	DB15
	DB50
	HD15
	DB37

	Gender Gender

Female

Male

	Wire Connection Type Wire Connection Type

Solder

Terminal Block

Screw-Clamp Terminals

Crimp On

Wire Leads

	Shape Shape


Straight	90° Elbow

	Type Type


Socket	Plug

Adapter

	For Wire Gauge For Wire Gauge

26-20

30-20

	Shielding Shielding

	Unshielded
	Shielded

	Housing Material Housing Material

Steel

Zinc

Plastic

	Application Application

Data

Video

	Color Color

	Black		Gray
	Blue		Silver

	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

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

REACH Compliant

	Mounting Location Mounting Location

Circuit Board

Panel

	Housing Finish Housing Finish

Nickel Plated

Zinc Plated

Tin Plated

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

UL 94 V-0

UL 94

	Circuit Board Mounting Orientation Circuit Board Mounting Orientation

Vertical

Horizontal

	Component Component

Backshell Connector

Panel Mount Connector

	Cable Lead Length Cable Lead Length

5 ft.

10 ft.

25 ft.

	Maximum Current Maximum Current

7.5A

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

-60° F

Not Rated

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

220° F

Not Rated

	Environment Environment

Dusty

Submersible

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D-Sub Connectors

Straight

90° Elbow

DB9

DB15

DB25

DB37

DB50

HD15

Assemble DB and HD connectors to replace worn out connectors.

Shielded connectors prevent electromagnetic interference.

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.

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.

90° elbow connectors sit flush against equipment to fit in tight spaces.

Crimpers (sold separately) are required for wire installation for crimp-on connectors. They ratchet to ensure the correct pressure is applied to every crimp.

Use extraction tools (sold separately) to remove the pins after crimping.

Straight Connectors—Solder Connection

DB9
For Wire Gauge	Housing Material		Each
Unshielded Plug
30-20	Plastic	0000000	00000
Unshielded Socket
30-20	Plastic	0000000	0000
Shielded Plug
30-20	Nickel-Plated Zinc	0000000	0000
Shielded Socket
30-20	Nickel-Plated Zinc	0000000	0000
DB15
Unshielded Plug
30-20	Plastic	0000000	0000
Unshielded Socket
30-20	Plastic	0000000	0000
Shielded Plug
30-20	Nickel-Plated Zinc	0000000	0000
Shielded Socket
30-20	Nickel-Plated Zinc	0000000	0000
DB25
Unshielded Plug
30-20	Plastic	0000000	0000
Unshielded Socket
30-20	Plastic	0000000	0000
Shielded Plug
30-20	Nickel-Plated Zinc	0000000	0000
Shielded Socket
30-20	Nickel-Plated Zinc	0000000	0000
DB37
Unshielded Plug
30-20	Plastic	0000000	0000
Unshielded Socket
30-20	Plastic	0000000	0000
Shielded Plug
30-20	Nickel-Plated Zinc	0000000	00000
Shielded Socket
30-20	Nickel-Plated Zinc	0000000	00000
DB50
Unshielded Plug
28-20	Plastic	00000000	00000
Unshielded Socket
28-20	Plastic	00000000	00000
Shielded Plug
28-20	Nickel-Plated Zinc	00000000	00000
Shielded Socket
28-20	Nickel-Plated Zinc	00000000	00000
HD15
Unshielded Plug
30-20	Plastic	0000000	0000
Unshielded Socket
30-20	Plastic	0000000	0000
Shielded Plug
30-20	Nickel-Plated Zinc	0000000	0000
Shielded Socket
30-20	Nickel-Plated Zinc	0000000	0000

Straight Connectors—Crimp-On Connection

DB9
For Wire Gauge	Housing Material		Each
Unshielded Plug
28-24	Plastic	00000000	00000
Unshielded Socket
28-24	Plastic	00000000	0000
Shielded Plug
28-24	Nickel-Plated Zinc	00000000	00000
Shielded Socket
28-24	Nickel-Plated Zinc	00000000	00000
DB15
Unshielded Plug
28-24	Plastic	00000000	0000
Unshielded Socket
28-24	Plastic	00000000	0000
Shielded Plug
28-24	Nickel-Plated Zinc	00000000	00000
Shielded Socket
28-24	Nickel-Plated Zinc	00000000	00000
DB25
Unshielded Plug
28-24	Plastic	00000000	0000
Unshielded Socket
28-24	Plastic	00000000	0000
Shielded Plug
28-24	Nickel-Plated Zinc	00000000	00000
Shielded Socket
28-24	Nickel-Plated Zinc	00000000	00000
DB37
Unshielded Plug
28-24	Plastic	00000000	0000
Unshielded Socket
28-24	Plastic	00000000	0000
Shielded Plug
28-24	Nickel-Plated Zinc	00000000	00000
Shielded Socket
28-24	Nickel-Plated Zinc	00000000	00000
DB50
Unshielded Plug
28-24	Plastic	00000000	00000
Unshielded Socket
28-24	Plastic	00000000	00000
Shielded Plug
28-24	Nickel-Plated Zinc	00000000	00000
Shielded Socket
28-24	Nickel-Plated Zinc	00000000	00000

Ratcheting Crimper for DB9, DB15, DB25, and DB37 Straight Crimp-On Connectors	Each	0000000
Extraction Tool for DB9, DB15, DB25, and DB37 Straight Crimp-On Connectors	Each	0000
Replacement Pins for DB9, DB15, DB25, and DB37 Straight Crimp-On Plugs (Pkg. of 50)	Pkg.	00000
Replacement Sleeves for DB9, DB15, DB25, and DB37 Straight Crimp-On Sockets (Pkg. of 50)	Pkg.	00000

Straight Connectors—Terminal Block Connection

		DB9		DB15		DB25
For Wire Gauge	Housing Material		Each		Each		Each
Unshielded Plug
28-24	Plastic	00000000	000000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
Unshielded Socket
28-24	Plastic	00000000	00000	00000000	00000	00000000	00000

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

90° Elbow Connectors—Solder Connection

		DB9		DB15		DB25
For Wire Gauge	Housing Material		Each		Each		Each
Shielded Plug
28-20	Nickel-Plated Zinc	00000000	000000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
Shielded Socket
28-20	Nickel-Plated Zinc	00000000	00000	00000000	00000	00000000	00000

90° Elbow Connectors—Crimp-On Connection

		DB9		DB15		DB25
For Wire Gauge	Housing Material		Each		Each		Each
Shielded Plug
28-24	Nickel-Plated Zinc	00000000	000000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
Shielded Socket
28-24	Nickel-Plated Zinc	00000000	00000	00000000	00000	00000000	00000

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.

90° elbow connectors have board locks to secure connectors against circuit boards for stable soldering

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

Straight Connectors

Straight

DB9

DB15

DB25

DB37

			DB9		DB15		DB25		DB37
Housing Material	Color	Circuit Board Connection Type		Each		Each		Each		Each
Solder and Terminal Block
Unshielded Plug
Zinc-Plated Steel	Blue	Solder	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
Unshielded Socket
Zinc-Plated Steel	Blue	Solder	0000000	0000	0000000	0000	0000000	0000	0000000	00000

90° Elbow Connectors

90° Elbow

DB9

DB15

DB25

DB37

DB50

HD15

DB9
Housing Material	Color	Circuit Board Connection Type		Each
Solder and Terminal Block
Unshielded Plug
Zinc-Plated Steel	Black	Solder	0000000	00000
Unshielded Socket
Zinc-Plated Steel	Black	Solder	0000000	0000
DB15
Solder and Terminal Block
Unshielded Plug
Zinc-Plated Steel	Black	Solder	0000000	0000
Unshielded Socket
Zinc-Plated Steel	Black	Solder	0000000	0000
DB25
Solder and Terminal Block
Unshielded Plug
Zinc-Plated Steel	Black	Solder	0000000	0000
Unshielded Socket
Zinc-Plated Steel	Black	Solder	0000000	0000
DB37
Solder and Terminal Block
Unshielded Plug
Zinc-Plated Steel	Black	Solder	0000000	0000
Unshielded Socket
Zinc-Plated Steel	Black	Solder	0000000	0000
DB50
Solder and Terminal Block
Unshielded Plug
Nickel-Plated Steel	Black	Solder	0000000	00000
HD15
Solder and Terminal Block
Unshielded Plug
Zinc-Plated Steel	Black	Solder	0000000	0000
Unshielded Socket
Zinc-Plated Steel	Black	Solder	0000000	0000

Panel-Mount D-Sub Connectors

Plug

Socket

DB9

DB15

DB25

HD15

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

	For Panel Cutout
For Wire Gauge	Height	Width	For Maximum Panel Thickness	Mounting Fasteners Included		Each
DB9
Screw-Clamp Terminals
Shielded Plug
26-20	0.45"	0.81"	0.062"	Yes	0000000	000000
Shielded Socket
26-20	0.45"	0.81"	0.062"	Yes	0000000	00000
DB15
Screw-Clamp Terminals
Shielded Plug
26-20	0.45"	1.13"	0.062"	Yes	0000000	00000
Shielded Socket
26-20	0.45"	1.13"	0.062"	Yes	0000000	00000
DB25
Screw-Clamp Terminals
Shielded Plug
26-20	0.45"	1.67"	0.062"	Yes	0000000	00000
Shielded Socket
26-20	0.45"	1.67"	0.062"	Yes	0000000	00000
HD15
Screw-Clamp Terminals
Shielded Plug
26-20	0.45"	0.81"	0.062"	Yes	0000000	00000
Shielded Socket
26-20	0.45"	1.67"	0.062"	Yes	0000000	00000

Filtered D-Sub Connectors

Plug

Socket

DB9

DB15

DB25

DB37

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.

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

			Mounting Holes
For Wire Gauge	Interference Reduction @ Frequency	Housing Material	Number of	Diameter, mm	Specifications Met		Each
DB9
Solder
Shielded Plug
20	4 dB @ 1 GHz	Tin-Plated Steel	2	3	UL 94 V-0	0000000	00000
Shielded Socket
20	4 dB @ 1 GHz	Tin-Plated Steel	2	3	UL 94 V-0	0000000	0000
DB15
Solder
Shielded Plug
20	4 dB @ 1 GHz	Tin-Plated Steel	2	3	UL 94 V-0	0000000	0000
Shielded Socket
20	4 dB @ 1 GHz	Tin-Plated Steel	2	3	UL 94 V-0	0000000	0000
DB25
Solder
Shielded Plug
20	4 dB @ 1 GHz	Tin-Plated Steel	2	3	UL 94 V-0	0000000	0000
Shielded Socket
20	4 dB @ 1 GHz	Tin-Plated Steel	2	3	UL 94 V-0	0000000	0000
DB37
Solder
Shielded Plug
20	4 dB @ 1 GHz	Tin-Plated Steel	2	3	UL 94 V-0	0000000	0000
Shielded Socket
20	4 dB @ 1 GHz	Tin-Plated Steel	2	3	UL 94 V-0	0000000	0000

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.

Backshell connectors have an adjustable locknut with a rubber gasket to seal connections on a range of cable diameters.

Use optional covers on panel-mount connectors to protect them from water and debris when they’re not in use.

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

Straight Backshell Connectors

Backshell Plug

Backshell Socket

DB9

DB15

DB25

HD15

Solder
Computer Connection Type	For Wire Gauge	For Cable OD	Housing Material	Seal Material	Color	Features	Environmental Rating		Each
Unshielded Plug
DB9	30-20	0.14"-0.27"	ABS Plastic	Nylon Plastic	Black	Adjustable Locknut, Rubber Gasket	IP67	0000000	000000
DB15	30-20	0.24"-0.39"	ABS Plastic	Nylon Plastic	Black	Adjustable Locknut, Rubber Gasket	IP67	0000000	00000
DB25	30-20	0.24"-0.39"	ABS Plastic	Nylon Plastic	Black	Adjustable Locknut, Rubber Gasket	IP67	0000000	00000
HD15	30-20	0.14"-0.27"	ABS Plastic	Nylon Plastic	Black	Adjustable Locknut, Rubber Gasket	IP67	0000000	00000
Unshielded Socket
DB9	30-20	0.14"-0.27"	ABS Plastic	Nylon Plastic	Black	Adjustable Locknut, Rubber Gasket	IP67	0000000	00000
DB15	30-20	0.24"-0.39"	ABS Plastic	Nylon Plastic	Black	Adjustable Locknut, Rubber Gasket	IP67	0000000	00000
DB25	30-20	0.24"-0.39"	ABS Plastic	Nylon Plastic	Black	Adjustable Locknut, Rubber Gasket	IP67	0000000	00000
HD15	30-20	0.14"-0.27"	ABS Plastic	Nylon Plastic	Black	Adjustable Locknut, Rubber Gasket	IP67	0000000	00000

Straight Panel Mount Connectors

Panel Mount Plug

Panel Mount Socket

DB9

DB15

DB25

HD15

Port Cover

Connectors
		For Panel Cutout									Covers
Computer Connection Type	For Wire Gauge	Ht.	Wd.	For Max. Panel Thick.	Housing Material	Seal Material	Color	Environmental Rating		Each		Each
Solder
Unshielded Plug
DB9	30-20	0.45"	0.81"	0.078"	Nickel-Plated Steel	Silicone Rubber	Black	IP67	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
DB15	30-20	0.45"	1.13"	0.078"	Nickel-Plated Steel	Silicone Rubber	Black	IP67	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
DB25	30-20	0.45"	1.67"	0.078"	Nickel-Plated Steel	Silicone Rubber	Black	IP67	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
HD15	30-20	0.45"	0.81"	0.078"	Nickel-Plated Steel	Silicone Rubber	Black	IP67	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
Unshielded Socket
DB9	30-20	0.45"	0.81"	0.078"	Nickel-Plated Steel	Silicone Rubber	Black	IP67	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
DB15	30-20	0.45"	1.13"	0.078"	Nickel-Plated Steel	Silicone Rubber	Black	IP67	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
DB25	30-20	0.45"	1.67"	0.078"	Nickel-Plated Steel	Silicone Rubber	Black	IP67	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
HD15	30-20	0.45"	0.81"	0.078"	Nickel-Plated Steel	Silicone Rubber	Black	IP67	0000000	00000	0000000	00000

Panel-Mount D-Sub Adapters

Adapt connections on D-Sub connectors and cords to attach them to a computer. These adapters mount directly to a panel cutout—fasten them in place with the included mounting fasteners.

Attach the optional caps to the face of the adapters to protect them when they’re not in use. All of the caps have a tether, which keeps them from getting lost or misplaced. The caps open from any direction, so you can access the adapters from any angle.

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

DB9 Female × DB9 Female

DB9 Female × DB9 Female

DB9

For Panel Cutout Diameter	Housing Material	Color	Mounting Fasteners Included		Each
0.945"	Plastic	Black	Yes	00000000	000000

DB9 Male × DB9 Female

DB9 Male × DB9 Female

DB9

For Panel Cutout Diameter	Housing Material	Color	Mounting Fasteners Included		Each
0.945"	Plastic	Black	Yes	00000000	000000

DB9 Male × DB9 Male

DB9 Male × DB9 Male

DB9

For Panel Cutout Diameter	Housing Material	Color	Mounting Fasteners Included		Each
0.945"	Plastic	Black	Yes	00000000	000000

HD15 Female × HD15 Female

HD15 Female × HD15 Female

HD15

For Panel Cutout Diameter	Housing Material	Color	Mounting Fasteners Included		Each
0.945"	Plastic	Black	Yes	00000000	000000

HD15 Male × HD15 Female

HD15 Male × HD15 Female

HD15

For Panel Cutout Diameter	Housing Material	Color	Mounting Fasteners Included		Each
0.945"	Plastic	Black	Yes	00000000	000000

HD15 Male × HD15 Male

HD15 Male × HD15 Male

HD15

For Panel Cutout Diameter	Housing Material	Color	Mounting Fasteners Included		Each
0.945"	Plastic	Black	Yes	00000000	000000

Caps

Cap Installed On Adapter

Cap

For Panel Cutout Diameter	For Maximum Diameter	Inside Depth	Cap Type	Material	Flexibility	Color		Each
0.945"	1.02"	0"	Snap On	Plastic	Flexible	Black	00000000	00000