1054540101 Connectors, Interconnects

USB Connectors

USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors are the most commonly used type of connectors for computer peripherals. The USB connector is used to connect a computer to various types of peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and external hard drives. USB connectors also allow data to be transferred between the computer and the peripheral device.

Most computers will have several built-in USB ports for connecting a wide range of peripheral devices. Some of these devices will use a specific type of USB connector, and some will support multiple types. The most common types are USB Type A, USB Type B, USB Mini, and USB Micro.

USB Type A connectors are the most commonly used type. They are somewhat rectangular in shape, and have four rectangular metal contacts. USB Type B connectors are more square in shape, and have four round metal contacts. They are usually used to connect devices that need to supply power, such as printers and scanners.

USB Mini connectors look like a smaller version of the USB Type A connector. They have four metal contacts arranged in two rows. They are usually used to connect smaller devices, such as MP3 players and digital cameras.

USB Micro connectors are the smallest type of USB connector. They have four metal contacts arranged in a single row. They are usually used to connect smaller devices, such as cell phones and digital cameras.

DVI Connectors

DVI (Digital Video Interface) connectors are used to connect computers to digital displays, such as LCD and plasma TVs, and various types of monitors. It is the most commonly used type of connector for connecting computers to digital displays.

DVI connectors look like two sets of lines and have two rows of gold contacts. The contacts are arranged in two sets of three rows each. The contacts are used to transfer the digital video signal from the computer to the display.

Most computers will have one or more DVI connectors built in. Some computers may also have an adapter for connecting them to a TV or monitor that does not have a DVI connector. DVI connectors can also be found on some graphics cards, allowing users to connect multiple displays to the same computer.

HDMI Connectors

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connectors are used to connect computers to high-definition displays and other digital devices. It is the most commonly used type of connector for connecting computers to HD TVs and other high-definition displays.

HDMI connectors look like a flat rectangle and have a wide array of pins. The pins are arranged in three rows and carry the digital video signal from the computer to the display.

Most computers will have one or more HDMI connectors built in. Some computers may also have an adapter for connecting them to a TV or monitor that does not have an HDMI connector. HDMI connectors can also be found on some graphics cards, allowing users to connect multiple displays to the same computer.

In addition to connecting computers to displays, HDMI connectors can also be used to connect other digital devices. These devices include DVD players, game consoles, and digital audio receivers.