PCB D-sub Connectors

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