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USB Adapter Cords

Adapt your USB port to connect to a variety of other devices. These USB cords are backward compatible, so they work with cords and connectors that meet the same or a lower USB standard.

Double-shielded cords have insulation, so they reduce signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

USB A Plug × HD15 Plug

A Plug × HD15 Plug

USB 2.0—480Mbps Transmission Speed
Length, ft.	Application	Shielding	Color		Each
3	Data/Video	Unshielded	Black	000000	000000

USB A Plug × DB9 Plug

A Plug × DB9 Plug

USB 2.0—480Mbps Transmission Speed
Length, ft.	Application	Industry Designation	Shielding	Shield Type	Color	Includes		Each
2 1/2	Data	RS-422A, RS-485	Double Shielded	Braid, Foil	Black	__	0000000	000000
5	Data	RS-232	Unshielded	__	Black	Driver CD	0000000	00000

USB A Plug × DB25 Socket

A Plug × DB25 Socket

USB 1.1—12Mbps Transmission Speed
Length, ft.	Application	Industry Designation	Shielding	Shield Type	Color		Each
6	Data	RS-232	Double Shielded	Braid, Foil	Blue	000000	000000

USB C Plug × HD15 Plug

C Plug × HD15 Plug

USB 3.2 Gen 1—5Gb/s Transmission Speed
Length, ft.	Application	Shielding	Shield Type	Color		Each
3	Data/Video	Double Shielded	Braid, Foil	Black	00000000	000000
6	Data/Video	Double Shielded	Braid, Foil	Black	00000000	00000

USB C Plug × USB C Socket/HD15 Socket

C Plug × C Socket/HD15 Socket

USB 3.2 Gen 1—5Gb/s Transmission Speed
Length	Application	Shielding	Shield Type	Color		Each
4 1/2"	Data/Power/Video	Double Shielded	Braid, Foil	White	0000000	000000

USB C Plug × DB9 Plug

C Plug × DB9 Plug

USB 2.0—480Mbps Transmission Speed
Length, ft.	Application	Shielding	Color		Each
5	Data	Unshielded	Black	00000000	000000

D-Sub Cords

Connect computers, monitors, printers, and other devices with DB connections.

RS-232 cords transmit data between a modem and another device, such as a computer.

Null modem cords connect two like devices, such as a computer to a computer.

Parallel cords connect a computer to a printer.

Shielded cords have foil to prevent signal interference from nearby devices. Use them in settings with low to moderate signal interference, such as labs, storage facilities, and offices.

Double-shielded cords have braid and foil for better protection against signal interference than shielded cords. However, the extra shielding adds diameter and reduces flexibility. They’re used in steel mills, machine tool plants, and other heavy processing facilities.

Cords with reversible mounting hardware have removable thumb screws to enable a wider range of mounting options than other cords. Mount them to ports and adapters, as well as directly into panels.

DB9 Plug × DB9 Plug

DB9

RS-232—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Color		Each
1	Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	000000
2 1/2	Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
50	Foil	0.24"	Black	00000000	00000
RS-232—Double Shielded
1	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
2 1/2	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
6	Braid, Foil	0.25"	Gray	0000000	00000
10	Braid, Foil	0.25"	Gray	0000000	00000
12	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	000000
50	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	000000

DB9 Plug × DB9 Socket

DB9

RS-232—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Color		Each
1	Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	000000
2 1/2	Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
50	Foil	0.24"	Black	00000000	00000
RS-232—Double Shielded
1	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
2 1/2	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
6	Braid, Foil	0.25"	Gray	0000000	00000
10	Braid, Foil	0.25"	Gray	0000000	00000
12	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	00000
50	Braid, Foil	0.24"	Beige	00000000	000000

DB9 Socket × DB9 Socket

Reversible Mounting Hardware

DB9

RS-232—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Features	Color		Each
1	Foil	0.24"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	000000
2 1/2	Foil	0.24"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Foil	0.24"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Foil	0.24"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Foil	0.24"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Foil	0.24"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
Null Modem—Shielded
6	Foil	0.16"	__	Beige	0000000	0000
10	Foil	0.16"	__	Beige	0000000	00000

DB15 Plug × DB15 Plug

DB15

RS-232—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Color		Each
1	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	000000
2 1/2	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	00000
50	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	00000
RS-232—Double Shielded
1	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Beige	00000000	00000
2 1/2	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Gray	0000000	00000
15	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Beige	00000000	000000
50	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Beige	00000000	000000

DB15 Plug × DB15 Socket

DB15

RS-232—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Color		Each
1	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	000000
2 1/2	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	00000
50	Foil	0.27"	Beige	00000000	00000
RS-232—Double Shielded
1	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Beige	00000000	00000
2 1/2	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Gray	0000000	00000
15	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Beige	00000000	00000
50	Braid, Foil	0.28"	Beige	00000000	000000

DB15 Socket × DB15 Socket

Reversible Mounting Hardware

DB15

RS-232—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Features	Color		Each
1	Foil	0.27"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	000000
2 1/2	Foil	0.27"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Foil	0.27"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Foil	0.27"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Foil	0.27"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Foil	0.27"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000

DB25 Plug × DB25 Plug

DB25

RS-232—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Color		Each
6	Foil	0.28"	Beige	0000000	000000
10	Foil	0.28"	Beige	0000000	00000
Parallel Port—Shielded
1	Foil	0.3"	Beige	00000000	00000
2 1/2	Foil	0.3"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Foil	0.3"	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Foil	0.3"	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Foil	0.3"	Beige	00000000	00000
50	Foil	0.3"	Beige	00000000	000000
Parallel Port—Double Shielded
1	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
2 1/2	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
6	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
12	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
50	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	000000

DB25 Plug × DB25 Socket

DB25

RS-232—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Color		Each
6	Foil	0.28"	Beige	0000000	000000
10	Foil	0.28"	Beige	0000000	00000
Parallel Port—Shielded
1	Foil	0.3"	Beige	00000000	00000
2 1/2	Foil	0.3"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Foil	0.3"	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Foil	0.3"	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Foil	0.3"	Beige	00000000	00000
50	Foil	0.3"	Beige	00000000	000000
Parallel Port—Double Shielded
1	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
2 1/2	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
6	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
12	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	000000
50	Braid, Foil	0.32"	Beige	00000000	000000

DB25 Socket × DB25 Socket

Reversible Mounting Hardware

DB25

Parallel Port—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Features	Color		Each
1	Foil	0.3"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	000000
2 1/2	Foil	0.3"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Foil	0.3"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Foil	0.3"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Foil	0.3"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Foil	0.3"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000

DB25 Plug × Centronics 36 Plug


DB25 Plug × Centronics 36 Plug	DB25
DB25 Plug × Centronics 36 Plug	Centronics 36

Parallel Port—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Color		Each
6	Foil	0.31"	Gray	0000000	000000
10	Foil	0.31"	Gray	0000000	00000

DB37 Plug × DB37 Plug

DB37

RS-449—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Color		Each
1	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	000000
2 1/2	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	000000
15	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	000000
25	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	000000
50	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	000000
RS-449—Double Shielded
1	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	00000
2 1/2	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	000000
15	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	000000
25	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	000000
50	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	000000

DB37 Plug × DB37 Socket

DB37

RS-449—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Color		Each
1	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	000000
2 1/2	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	000000
15	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	000000
25	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	000000
50	Foil	0.37"	Beige	00000000	000000
RS-449—Double Shielded
1	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	00000
2 1/2	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	00000
15	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	000000
25	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	000000
50	Braid, Foil	0.38"	Beige	00000000	000000

DB37 Socket × DB37 Socket

Reversible Mounting Hardware

DB37

RS-449—Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Features	Color		Each
1	Foil	0.37"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	000000
2 1/2	Foil	0.37"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
5	Foil	0.37"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
10	Foil	0.37"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	000000
15	Foil	0.37"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	00000
25	Foil	0.37"	Reversible Mounting Hardware	Beige	00000000	000000

DB50 Plug × DB50 Plug

DB50

HSSI—Double Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Color		Each
1	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000
2 1/2	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000
5	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000
10	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000
15	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000
25	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000
50	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000

DB50 Plug × DB50 Socket

DB50

HSSI—Double Shielded
Length, ft.	Shield Type	Cord OD	Color		Each
1	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000
2 1/2	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000
5	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000
10	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000
15	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000
25	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000
50	Braid, Foil	0.42"	Beige	00000000	000000

Video Monitor Cords

All cords have HD15 connectors to transmit video to monitors. Shielding blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.

HD15 Plug x HD15 Plug

HD15 Plug × HD15 Plug

Lg., ft.	For Video Resolution	Shield Type	Color		Each
3	2048 × 1536	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	00000
6	2048 × 1536	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	00000
15	2048 × 1536	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	00000
100	2048 × 1536	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	000000

HD15 Plug × HD15 Socket

Lg., ft.	For Video Resolution	Shield Type	Color		Each
3	2048 × 1536	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	000000
6	2048 × 1536	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	00000
15	2048 × 1536	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	00000

HD15 and Stereo Plug × HD15 and Stereo Plug

	Stereo
Lg., ft.	Connection Size, mm	Cord Lg., ft.	For Video Resolution	Shield Type	Color		Each
3	3.5	2	2048 × 1536	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	000000
6	3.5	2	2048 × 1536	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	00000
15	3.5	2	2048 × 1536	Braid, Foil	Black	0000000	00000

Video Monitor Splitters

These cords have HD15 connectors to transmit video from one source on two different monitors. Shielding blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.

HD15 Plug × HD15 Socket
Lg., ft.	For Video Resolution	Shield Type	Color		Each
1	1600 × 1200	Braid, Foil	Gray	0000000	000000

D-Sub Connectors

Straight

DB9

DB15

HD15

Assemble DB and HD connectors to replace worn out connectors.

Shielded connectors prevent electromagnetic interference.

Connectors with wire leads come with cable already attached. Each wire lead is a separate color for easy identification and they are labeled with the pin that they are connected to. Those with DB9, DB15, and DB25 connections are RS-232, so they transmit data between computers and equipment. The thumb screws on these connectors have slots so they can be tightened with a screwdriver in tight spaces.

Straight Connectors—Wire Leads Connection

DB9
Wire Lead Gauge	Cable OD	Cable Lead Lg., ft.	Housing Material		Each
Shielded Plug
28	0.2"	5	Plastic	00000000	000000
28	0.2"	10	Plastic	00000000	00000
28	0.2"	25	Plastic	00000000	00000
Shielded Socket
28	0.2"	5	Plastic	00000000	00000
28	0.2"	10	Plastic	00000000	00000
28	0.2"	25	Plastic	00000000	00000
DB15
Shielded Plug
28	0.24"	5	Plastic	00000000	00000
28	0.24"	10	Plastic	00000000	00000
28	0.24"	25	Plastic	00000000	00000
Shielded Socket
28	0.24"	5	Plastic	00000000	00000
28	0.24"	10	Plastic	00000000	00000
28	0.24"	25	Plastic	00000000	00000
DB25
Shielded Plug
28	0.32"	5	Plastic	00000000	00000
28	0.32"	10	Plastic	00000000	00000
28	0.32"	25	Plastic	00000000	00000
Shielded Socket
28	0.32"	5	Plastic	00000000	00000
28	0.32"	10	Plastic	00000000	00000
28	0.32"	25	Plastic	00000000	00000
HD15
Shielded Plug
28	0.24"	5	Plastic	00000000	00000
28	0.24"	10	Plastic	00000000	00000
28	0.24"	25	Plastic	00000000	00000
Shielded Socket
28	0.24"	5	Plastic	00000000	00000
28	0.24"	10	Plastic	00000000	00000
28	0.24"	25	Plastic	00000000	00000

USB Hubs

Connect additional ports to your computer. These hubs can run off a computer’s power. USB ports are backward compatible, so they work with cords and connectors that meet the same or a lower USB standard.

Shielded hubs reduce electrical interference from nearby devices to maintain signal strength.

Hubs with a 120 volt AC power adapter can be plugged into an outlet.

Hubs with a security cable connection lock in place with your computer's security cable to protect against theft.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

USB Hubs with HD15 Connection—USB C, Standard 3.2 Gen 1 Male Connection

With Female USB A, USB C, and HD15 Connections

Female Connection Type (Number of)	Application	Transmission Speed	Cord Lg.	Shielding	Color	Housing Material	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.		Each
USB A, Standard 3.2 Gen 1 (1) USB C, Standard 3.2 Gen 1 (1) HD15 (1)	Data, Power, Video	5 Gb/s	4 1/4"	Shielded	White	Plastic	3 1/8"	1 9/16"	9/16"	0000000	000000

USB Hubs with HD15 and Ethernet Connections—USB C, Standard 3.2 Gen 1 Male Connection

With Female USB A, USB C, HD15, and Ethernet RJ45 Connections

Female Connection Type (Number of)	Application	Transmission Speed	Cord Lg.	Shielding	Color	Housing Material	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.		Each
USB A, Standard 3.2 Gen 1 (1) USB C, Standard 3.2 Gen 1 (1) HD15 (1) Ethernet RJ45 (1)	Data, Power, Video	5 Gb/s	4 1/4"	Shielded	Black	Plastic	3 13/16"	1 9/16"	5/8"	0000000	000000

USB Hubs with HD15, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, and 1/8" Audio Connections—USB C, Standard 3.2 Gen 1 Male Connection

With USB A, USB C, HD15, HDMI,
DisplayPort, Ethernet RJ45,
and Audio Socket Connections

		Transmission Speed
Female Connection Type (Number of)	Application	USB Standard 2.0	USB Standard 3.2 Gen 1	Supported Memory Card Formats	Cord Lg.	Shielding	Color	Housing Material	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Features		Each
USB A, Standard 2.0 (2) USB A, Standard 3.2 Gen 1 (3) USB C, Standard 3.2 Gen 1 (2) HD15 (1) HDMI (1) DisplayPort (1) Ethernet RJ45 (1) 1/8" Audio Female Socket (1)	Data, Power, Video, Audio	480 Mbps	5 Gb/s	Micro SD, MMC/SD	5 3/4"	Shielded	Black	Plastic	13 3/4"	2 7/8"	3/4"	Security Cable Connection	0000000	0000000

USB Hubs with HDMI, Ethernet, and 1/8" Audio Connections—USB A/USB C, Standard 3.2 Gen 1 Male Connection

Female Connection Type (Number of)	Application	Transmission Speed	Cord Lg., ft.	Color	Housing Material	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Includes	Features	Mounting Location	Number of Mounting Holes	Computer Connection Type - 3		Each
USB A, Standard 3.2 Gen 1 (3) HDMI (2) Ethernet RJ45 (1) 1/8" Audio Female Socket (1)	Data, Power, Video, Audio	5 Gb/s	3	Black	Plastic	3 3/4"	3 3/4"	1 5/16"	120V AC Adapter	Security Cable Connection	Surface	2	HD15	0000000	0000000

Video Adapters

Alter DVI, DisplayPort, and HDMI connections.

HD15 Female × DVI-A Male

		Each
	0000000	00000

DVI-I Female × HD15 Male

		Each
	0000000	00000

Mitutoyo 10-Pin to RS-232C Adapters

Convert Mitutoyo 10-pin SPC cables to RS-232C for connection to PCs to import measurement data into Microsoft Excel or any SPC software.

	Computer Connection
Connection Type	Type	Industry Designation	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Cord Lg.	Manufacturer Model No.		Each
10-pin Mitutoyo Connector × Computer Connection	DB9	RS-232C	2 3/4"	1 3/4"	1"	40"	264-007	0000000	0000000