12226-1150-00FR

D-Shaped Connectors - Centronics

The 12226-1150-00FR is a D-style connector designed to meet the demands of Centronics printer interfaces, as well as a variety of computer and industrial applications. This form factor has been the primary connector since the introduction of the Centronics interface, and has become an industry standard connector in today\'s market. It was designed to ensure a simple and reliable connection and remains an important component for modern networking.

Application Field and Working Principle

The 12226-1150-00FR is a 36-pin connector with a 8 mm centerline spacing, which is the same as used on the Centronics interface. It is designed to connect the various signals from a controller to the peripheral device. It is often seen in the context of connecting a printer, especially dot-matrix printers, to a computer, although it is not limited to this application. The 12226-1150-00FR can also be used with a variety of other computer and industrial applications, including digital I/O and other serial devices.

The pins of the connector are arranged in two halves: the "A" side and the "B" side. The pins on each half are arranged in different configurations to ensure the correct connections to the peripheral device being used. For example, the pins on the "A" side are arranged in an array of 18 x 18 (rows x columns), while the pins on the "B" side are arranged in an array of 9 x 9. The different pin configurations make it possible to connect a variety of signals, such as TX, RX, DTR, RTS, GND, and so on.

The 12226-1150-00FR comes with a 3mm lock ferrule that is used to secure the connection between the two halves of the connector. This ferrule fits into a locking hole in the center of the connector and can be released by pressing the release pin on the opposite side. This ensures a secure connection over a wide range of applications. Additionally, the 12226-1150-00FR comes with a shield that helps minimize noise interference and EMI.

In summary, the 12226-1150-00FR is a reliable and robust D-style connector designed to meet the requirements of the Centronics printer interface and a variety of computer and industrial applications. It has two halves with different pin configurations to ensure the proper connection to the peripheral device, and it comes with a 3mm lock ferrule and a shield for more secure connections and noise interference protection.