Surplus Electronics Market - Common Connectors

Common Input Device Connectors & Their Uses

This page is designed as a resource to help computer users determine what type of connectors their input/output devices have.

DB-15 Connector -Joysticks and MIDI devices

DB-25 Connector -Serial devices and printers

DB-37 Connector -External Floppy Drives

DB-9 Connector - Serial devices and MDA/CGA/EGA monitors

5 pin DIN connector -PC/XT/AT keyboards

5pin DIN 5&6 pin DIN connectors -Commodore / Tandy devices

6 pin mini-DIN or PS/2 connector - used on PS/2 keyboards & mice

8 pin mini-DIN connector - used on many Apple serial devices

Mini 2-row 8pin connector - used on IBM PCjr

Mini 2-row 16pin connector - used on IBM PCjr