Computer Cable & Connector Identification Guide

Use the PCCables.com Cable Finder to identify computer cables, ports, connectors, adapters, and legacy interfaces used with monitors, printers, serial devices, networking equipment, USB peripherals, audio systems, industrial hardware, and older computer systems.

This interactive cable identification guide helps technicians, engineers, IT professionals, system builders, and computer users quickly locate compatible cables and adapters by connector type, port style, or device category.

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Computer FANS Power Cords Keyboard Large Din-5 Connector Keyboard PS/2 Small Din 6 Connector Mouse Small Din 6 Connector USB Device Connectors Serial DB9 Connector Port Serial DB25 Connector Port Parallel Printer Interface Port DB25-F Monitor Interface Port HDDB15-F SCSI Interface Port HDDB50-F SVIDEO Interface Port GAME-MIDI Port DB15 Connector Audio Interface Plugs 3.5mm Female SPDIF Digitial Audio Coax Shown Network interface Connectors Phone Line Connector for Modem RJ-11

Computer Connector Types

Din Connectors

Mini DIN 6 PS/2 Keyboard or Mouse ConnectorMini Din 6
Din5Din 5
Mini DIN 4 SVIDEO ConnectorMini Din 4
Mini DIN 8 Mac Keyboard ADB Serial ConnectorMini Din 8

D SUB Connectors


DB37 RS422 Serial ConnectorDB37 Connector
DB25 RS232 Serial ConnectorDB25 Connector
DB15DB15 Connector
DB9 RS232 Serial Port ConnectorDB9 Connector

Popular Display Connectors


VGA HD15 Monitor ConnectorVGA-SVGA-XGA HD15 Connector
HDMI Video ConnectorHDMI Connector
DisplayPort Video Monitor ConnectorDisplay Port Connector
DVI-I Dual Link Video ConnectorDVI Connector
P&D M1 Video ConnectorEVC P&D M1 Connector
13W3 Sun SGI IBM WorkStation Connector13W3 Connector

Centronix Connectors


Centronics 36 Pin Printer ConnectorCentronics 36 Connector
Half Pitch Centronics 36 Pin Printer ConnectorHalf Pitch Centronics 36 Connector

RF Connectors


BNC ConnectorBNC Connector

Popular Computer Manufacturers

NIKON
FUJI
SONY
OLYMPUS
CANON
KODAK
IBM
APPLE
DELL
SUN
CISCO
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Popular Computer Connector Types

How to Identify Common Computer Connectors

Computer connectors are commonly identified by their shape, pin configuration, and intended use. USB connectors are typically used for peripherals and charging devices, while DB9 and DB25 connectors are often associated with RS232 serial communication and legacy industrial equipment.

Video connectors such as HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA HD15, and 13W3 are used for monitors, projectors, and workstation graphics systems. Network devices commonly use RJ45 Ethernet ports, while audio systems may use 3.5mm, MIDI, SPDIF, or BNC connectors.

The PCCables.com Cable Finder helps identify replacement cables, adapters, and compatible connectivity products for modern and legacy computer systems.

Learn more about USB cables, RS232 serial cables, VGA monitor cables, HDMI video cables, and Ethernet network cables.

Hard-to-Find Cable and Connector Support

Since 1996, PCCables.com has specialized in hard-to-find computer cables, RS232 serial adapters, workstation monitor cables, industrial communication interfaces, legacy connectors, and replacement connectivity products used by engineers, technicians, IT professionals, OEM manufacturers, and government organizations.