The Connector Menagerie

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

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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

Video Connectors

Data Connectors

Power Connectors