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 

 

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

Generic computer connectivity 

 

NOTE! Click to enlarge image and text 

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

 

Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus types for computer hardware expansion 

 

 

Resource:

https://techrebooter.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pcie-gpu-slots-1024x576.png

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peripheral_Component_Interconnect