what kind of connectort is this?

The connector looks like the 'mini centronics' type.

Graham

thanks but is that the correct name for it or is 'mini centronics' a general term covering several connector types?

Probably like a SCSI II type. Try calling RAM Electronics.

greg

select images and type in "mini centronics" and have a look.

yeah mini centronics seems to cover a whole range of different connectors so I'm non the wiser...

It doesn't. However I don't know a manufacturer.

Graham

Do you have something that uses that connector?

not at the moment

if I type 'mini centronics' into google it brings up a whole range of connectors, all different and all called mini centronics.

No it doesn't. You're getting confused / looking at the wrong thing.

Graham

Amphenol originated the original full size 'Centronics connnector' that was the classic printer connector.

The 'mini Centronics is also known as 'half pitch centronics'

Another name for the connector you want seems to be MDR14.

Graham

okay and thanks for the links, I saw the 'half pitch centronics' connector and I think I'm getting the jist. The plug on the MDR14 looks like exactly the same plug as mine, so that's something. Unfortunately for me I need the opposite gender connection so it will fit my plug at:

Either that or an adaptor to make the two (same) genders meet. Thanks to your help so far, I'm making some progress.

I believe this would be:

part #T1501A-ND Norcomp part #110-014-103L001 Datasheet:

It is listed as a male centronics backshell kit.

Oh. A MINI Centronics; I couldn't tell that from the picture. Never mind.

JW thanks so much for your help, I think you've cracked it. I went to

and managed to get hold of a technician on live chat and established that the female connector for my plug is a

110-014-203L001, digit key number T1507A-ND. I even tracked down a picture: I ordered a couple of connectors and I'll have to make my own break out cable to red/blue/green phonos but hey it's better that nothing. Next thing I have to do is to track down the pin configuration of my 14pin plug so I know which pins carry the video ha ha. What a polava. Thanks again for your help.

I'd check those dimensions if I were you.

I suspect it's the full size Centronics type.

Graham

oh god you may be right. Damn it if it is.

I think I've finally found it: the plug on the end of my HD component cable is a DX30AM-14P.

and the female for it is a DX20M-14S that comes with a shroud DX30M-14-CV

but first I have to dry my tears over my previous mistake order. that digikey site is really something else though. The online live help is exellent.

Yes I do believe that's it.

Why didn't I think of Hirose myself ?

Graham