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| − | + | '''DB-9''' is a D-shaped connector/port with two rows totaling 9 pins. The top row has 5 pins, and the bottom row has 4 pins. Due to the fact that it is a serial port, transmission is done one bit at a time. DB-9 ports are commonly seen on PCs as RS-232C serial ports. They are also used on the [[Sega Genesis]] and [[Master System]] for connecting input devices, such as [[joypad]]s. (Earlier revisions of the Sega Genesis had a third DB-9 port on the back of the console for a modem adapter.) | |
Two types of DB-9 connectors exist. A male DB-9 connector has pins, while a female DB-9 connector has holes. You can only plug a male connector into a female plug or vice versa, unless you have a DB-9 gender changer. | Two types of DB-9 connectors exist. A male DB-9 connector has pins, while a female DB-9 connector has holes. You can only plug a male connector into a female plug or vice versa, unless you have a DB-9 gender changer. | ||
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Image:DB-9f2.png|Female DB-9 | Image:DB-9f2.png|Female DB-9 | ||
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Revision as of 20:40, 18 June 2006
DB-9 is a D-shaped connector/port with two rows totaling 9 pins. The top row has 5 pins, and the bottom row has 4 pins. Due to the fact that it is a serial port, transmission is done one bit at a time. DB-9 ports are commonly seen on PCs as RS-232C serial ports. They are also used on the Sega Genesis and Master System for connecting input devices, such as joypads. (Earlier revisions of the Sega Genesis had a third DB-9 port on the back of the console for a modem adapter.)
Two types of DB-9 connectors exist. A male DB-9 connector has pins, while a female DB-9 connector has holes. You can only plug a male connector into a female plug or vice versa, unless you have a DB-9 gender changer.
Images
Male DB-9
Female DB-9
