Usb ports and connectors are often colorcoded to distinguish their different functions and usb versions. Cabling and connectors michigan technological university. Cables, connectors, and ports study guide by ygoslee includes 18 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more. Ultimate chart of computer connectors and ports by prr computers is licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. This is why this article will guide you through the common and uncommon ports youd find on laptops, their uses, available typesversions, and also how you can easily identify ports on your laptops. Computer cable types and descriptions hardsoft computers. Oct 02, 2019 could you identify these ports and connectors. You may also refer to this guide for ideas on how to hook different devices using commonly available connectors and converters. Use this guide to quickly identify the cables needed for your pc, tv and other electronics. There are a few proprietary digital connections used by ce manufacturers to send all 5. Some of the ports are even available in different versions. Io ports and connectors b3 keyboard and mouse connectors the system uses a personal system2 ps2style keyboard and supports a ps2compatible mouse. A connector at one end of the a cable attaches to a port on the system unit.
Contractors choice blue 5 port pushin wire connector 50pack product overview for conventional copper and copper dry splices, the contractors choice purple 6 port pushin is a quality connector that will keep splices safe and pass inspection. Difference between port and connector is that port is the point at which a peripheral attaches to or communicates with a system unit so that the peripheral can send data to or receive information from the computer. It supports digital audio and can be transmitted using a coaxial rca audio cable or an optical fiber toslink connector. The io ports and connectors on the back panel of the system are the gateways through which the system communicates with external devices, such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, and monitor. The 10100 ethernet ports on the switches use rj45 connectors.
Connector and cable assembly physical certification. The microphone port on your computer is usually pink while the speaker port, where you insert the stereo audio cable, is colored green. You need to provide an rf45todb25 female dte adapter if you. This style is supplied with removable access plugs to close the entry port not being utilized. Ethernet ports are for ethernet cables heres what that means. For sizes 30awg and smaller, they are available in two styles with wires being connected from the same side of the connector figure1 or opposite sides of the connector figure 2. Cat6 rj45 ends, cablecreation 100pack cat6 connector, cat6 cat5e rj45 connector, ethernet cable crimp connectors utp network plug for solid wire and standard cable, transparent. Computer inputoutput ports and interfaces 1 terms and abbreviations. M series sensor connector i specification specification m sensor connector m sensor connector innovation in waterproof solution 34.
It comes in two versions a 9pin version or a 25pin model. Learn about the different types of ports and connectors on a computer. For sizes 250 mcm and larger, provided with open wire entry ports on both sides of the connector figure 3, which allows for access from either side. The term jack is sometimes is used to identify audio and video ports. We also provide a guide to the color code convention for ports and connectors. Data travels over a serial port at 115 kilobits per second. The pictures are of the computer port, not the corresponding cable connector. The usb console port uses a usb type a to 5pin minitype b cable, shown in figure. An ethernet port is a little wider than a phone jack. For sizes 250 mcm and larger, they are provided with open wire entry ports. Take this short quiz and test your knowledge of external computer port. Io ports and connectors serial port 1 ac power receptacle keyboard and mouse. July 2011 this appendix lists the port, cable, and connector specifications for the catalyst 6500 series supervisor engines. Traces between the dut and measurement ports smas should be uncoupled from.
Some of the common peripherals are mouse, keyboard, monitor or display unit, printer, speaker, flash drive etc. Insultap connectors are suitable for connecting two wires. To share the full product catalog, please use the product catalog download option from the navigation bar at the top of the page. Lc connectors reduce space requirements by 50%, over 2. This video is meant to be used by ib students preparing for their final exam. A guide to computer ports serial port for external modems and old computer mice a serial port is used to connect external modems or an older computer mouse to the computer.
The main function of a computer port is to act as a point of attachment, where the cable from the. If you need additional assistance, contact dell technical support. The ps2 port is a 6pin minidin connector used for connecting keyboards and mice to a pc. Mice external modems connecting to networking hardware such as routers serial ports come in two forms, a 9pin male connector and a 25pin male connector. In the last few episodes,weve looked at various input and output devicesfor personal computers. The following ports, cables, and connectors along with signal summaries are contained in this appendix. Lc connectors, adapters and cable assemblies molex. Contrary to the belief of a few laptop users, ports arent for aesthetical purposes. Guide to cables, connection and ports hp official site. Cisco sdwan documentation is now accessible via the cisco product support portal. If you did not order a console cable, you need to provide an rj45todb9 adapter cable to connect the switch console port to a pc console port. The front and back of system unit on desktop personal computer contain many ports.
A computerr port is an interface or a point of connection between the computer and its peripheral devices. These colors are not part of the usb specification and can vary between manufacturers. To do this, ive ripped the internalsout of a personal computer. Therefore many motherboards have those connectors implemented. This quiz doesnt cover every port and connector in existence. Appendix b connectors and cables cable and adapter specifications b8 catalyst 2955 hardware installation guide 781494403 four twistedpair cable pinouts for baset ports figure b10 and figure b11 show the schematics of four twistedpair cables for 10100 ports on catalyst 2955t12 switches and baset ports.
Figure b1 identifies the io ports and connectors for your system. Computer inputoutput ports and interfaces 7 port or interface name data width data transfer rate typical use comments connector appearance or port icon type a receptacle on a computer host or a hub type a plug above to a host or hub, and a type b plug below to a device on the ends of a typical fullsize connector cable. A visual guide to computer cables and connectors digital. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The information provided in this document governs the compliance testing of all usb typec connectors and cables assemblies. Cables from both devices attach to 6pin, miniature deutsche industrie normdin connectors on the back panel of your system. A guide to the external ports and connectors on a dell. Some computers have additional tsr audio ports colored black, grey, and gold. Over the years various types of network connectors have been used in pc systems. Ports and connectors chapter 1 peripheral ports and connectors serial ports serial ports transfer data 1 bit at a time. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. With so many different types of cables and ports used for todays electronics, figuring out how to connect everything can be overwhelming. Because of this shape, its impossible to neatly fit an ethernet cable into a phone jack, which makes it a little easier when plugging in cables. All of these peripherals need a way to connect to the cpu, so lets take a look at.
Heres a visual guide to help you quickly identify all the common cable and connectors that came bundled with your computers, mobile phones and other electronic gadgets. Identifying your usb connector or usb cable type cmd ltd. This interface is used to transfer audio, and it can be designed for coaxial cable or optical cable. Do you know the difference between the shape of an ethernet, esata, and usb port. Usb typec connectors and cable assemblies compliance document. Usb typea connectors are backward compatible, meaning that you can plug a 3.
Many beams of light travel through the cable this strategy weakens the signal, reducing the length and speed the data signal can travel. The ports of notebook computers including netbook and tablet pcs are on the back, front and sides. Typec to legacy usb cable assemblies typec to legacy usb adapter assemblies. With so many types of cables, its hard to find a singular source of information that highlights the. Lc connectors are available in industry standard beige multimode, blue singlemode and green angle polish colors, and will accommodate 900. In this episode, i want to look at the ports and connectorsand name names. It defines how usb typec connectors and passive cables assemblies are to be tested and how the compliance program works. Highspeed datalink connectors and cables for ethernetgrade protocols. Nov 11, 2019 the alternative to using such a cable with an ethernet port is wifi, which eliminates the need for both the cable and the port. Purple 6 port pushin wire connector 50pack the home depot. Sep 06, 2012 external devices often attaches by a cable to a port on the system unit. This article details the types of ports and connectors you may find on any computer that dell currently ships or has shipped in the last 10 years. Highspeed datalink connectors and cables for ethernetgrade.
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