Connector types

This page gives an overview of different categories and types of connectors with a short description and links to resources with more detailed descriptions. Sometimes the same connectors can seen within different categories depending on the type of category.

   

Power connectors

Resource: https://www.electronicconnectors.net/power-connectors/

USB connectors

Resource: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/MediaNotes/UniversalSerialBus

Resource: Facebook 

NOTE! If you are a HKU student or employe and need to test your USB-C cable? Contact the blackbox workshop @ blackbox.oudenoord@hku.nl 

Also, there is a cool open source tool for your mac that gives you info on any usb cable connected to your macbook;
https://www.whatcable.uk/ 
See the explaination here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY0I8bgyb-U/ 

Video connectors

Resource: https://www.diyaudioandvideo.com/TV/WireCableConversions/

What is HDMI?

 https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/products/backup-power-ups-surge-it-power-distribution/backup-power-ups-it-power-distribution-resources/cpdi-vertical-marketing/hdmi-explained.html

Audio connectors

Computer connectors

NOTE! Click to enlarge image and text 

Resource: https://www.prrcomputers.com/blog/ultimate-connectors-chart/