Connectors (External)
This page will help you identify many common types of connector.
Summary
There are many types of connector, which can be confusing. This page will help you identify many of them, and in some cases, indicate whether a simple adapter will enable you to connect one type to another.
Safety
- Always make sure that a connector is fully engaged. Never force it, and never pull it by the wire to unplug it.
Audio Connectors
5 pin DIN
DIN lounspeaker
Phono
Jack
1/4", 3.5mm
XLR
RF
Aerial
BNC
F
Video Connectors
For a comprehensive list, see List of video connectors in Wikipedia.
SCART
Phono
S-Video
VGA
HDMI - Std, Mini, Micro
DVI - various
DisplayPort
Data Connectors
D-type: 9, 15, 25 pin
RJ45
RJ11
USB A, B, Mini, Micro, C
SATA
PATA
What was the Apple one?
Thunderbolt
Lightning
Power Connectors
Laptop
General purpose round