A PCB (printed circuit board) D-sub connector is a type of electrical connectorthat has built-in solder points for easy mounting on a PCB. This type of connector is suitable for a range of uses including military, industrial and commercial applications and in computer interfacing.
Features of PCB D-sub connectors
PCB D-sub connectors usually have a housing made from strong thermoplastic and a steel- or tin-plated front shell. They also have several pins which are used for the electrical connection and can be mounted to your printed circuit board using solder.
PCB D-sub connectors have a D-shaped shell that's mainly used in video connections in the computing field, for example between a monitor and a PC.
Types of PCB D-sub connectors
You can choose from a range of different types of PCB D-sub connectors, depending on their size, the number of contacts you need and how you plan to connect your connector to your PCB. Styles of PCB D-sub connectors include:
- surface mount
- through-hole mount
- plug-in mount
- cable mount
- straddle mount
