D-Subminiature Connectors

The D-subminiature or D-sub is a common type of electrical connector. They are named for their characteristic D-shaped metal shield. When they were introduced, D-subs were among the smallest connectors used on computer systems.

A D-sub contains two or more parallel rows of pins or sockets usually surrounded by a D-shaped metal shield that provides mechanical support, ensures correct orientation, and may screen against electromagnetic interference. The part containing pin contacts is called the male connector or plug, while that containing socket contacts is called the female connector or socket. The socket's shield fits tightly inside the plug's shield. Panel mounted connectors usually have threaded nuts that accept screws on the cable end connector cover that are used for locking the connectors together and offering mechanical strain relief. Occasionally the nuts may be found on a cable end connector if it is expected to connect to another cable end. When screened cables are used, the shields are connected to the overall screens of the cables. This creates an electrically continuous screen covering the whole cable and connector system.

ANTENK offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high reliability D-Subminiature Connectors available for military, avionics, space and high reliability industrial applications.

Features of ANTENK D-Subminiature Connectors

1. Standard Density d-subminiature connectors
2. High density d-subminiature connectors, contacts are available as well as several custom and combination versions.
3. All d-subminiature connectors may be manufactured with crimp, solder cup, straight PCB and right angle PCB terminations (except solder cup terminations on High Density configurations).

Ragne of of ANTENK D-Subminiature Connectors 

Standard Density solder cup, stamped & formed contact D-subminiature connectors