D-sub

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006942",
  "term": "D-sub",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A common type of electrical connector named for its characteristic D-shaped metal shield. This shape provides mechanical stability and prevents incorrect mating by allowing insertion in only one orientation. D-subminiature connectors are specified by their shell size and pin count, such as the DE-9 connector formerly used for RS-232 serial ports.",
  "synonyms": [
    "D-subminiature"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial electronics",
  "translations": {
    "de": "D-Sub",
    "es": "D-sub",
    "fr": "Sub-D"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/d-sub/"
}