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DB9F (Female) Connector:
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Nine (9) small sockets arranged in two rows
(One row of 5, the other 4).
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Two small screws for secure attachment to
complementary plug on host computer
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The outer shell of the metal shroud at the
front of the DB9F is slightly tapered
on each end. The size of the shell is
approximately 5/8 inch wide (at the
widest point of the taper) x 5/16 inch
high.
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Common usage in "PC" type computers:
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RS232 serial devices (serial mouse, external
modem, serial pole display,
"intelligent" cash drawers, mag stripe
reader with RS232 interface).
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The "PC" standard for RS232 serial devices
uses the DB9F connector attached to the
cable; the DB9M (male) mating connector
is part of the computer.
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