Cables and Adapters

Introduction

Here are some cables, adapters, extenders and repeaters (printer, video, sound, HDMI, RCA) I have used with my devices. See also: Displays, Network Devices, Printers.

Definitions

Gigabit Ethernet. 1000BASE-T or IEEE 802.3ab are standards for Gigabit Ethernet over copper wiring. Use cables CAT5 or CAT6.

Electromagnetic interference. siemon.com.

Printer

Digitus Printer Cable, Parallel

Description: Printer cable. For connection of printers with Centronics interface to IBM XT/AT and PS/2. IBM PC/XT/AT/PS2 compatible.

Connections: D-Sub plug, 25-pin/Centronics plug, 36 pin.

Length: 2,0 m.

Company: Assman Electronic GmbH, D-58513 Lüdenscheid, Germany.

Sound Only

Vivanco SPDIF Digital Audio Cable

Description: SPDIF cable.

Details: This cable allows the connection of a digital sound card output to a corresponding amplifier input. Optimal matching due to 75 Ohm impedance. Double-shielded cable.

Type: 3,5 mm jack to phono plug.

Length: 10 m.

Video and Sound

Apple Component AV Cable & Charger, MB128ZA/B

Description: component cable and charger (used with iPod Touch 3rd gen.).

Clas Ohlson: HDMI Repeater

Description: HDMI female to female repeater (vahvistin).

Instructions: only plug in a 5 V DC input if there are no lights.

Product number: 38-3481 (Clas Ohlson).

Seller: Clas Ohlson (2/2014).

DeLOCK HDMI Adapter: Female to Female 90° Angled Down

Finnish name: DeLOCK HDMI kulma-adapteri, 19-pin, naaras-naaras.

Description: HDMI female to female adapter, 90° angled down.

Item number 65075.

Seller: Verkkokauppa.com (2/2014).

Vivanco Digital Coax Audio/Video

Description: RCA cable.

Type: 1 x RCA <-> 1 x RCA.

Length: 3,0 m.

Xbox 360 Component HD AV Cable

Description: HD cable.

Type: RGB + left sound + right sound.

Length: 2,5 m.

Video Only

Apple Mini DisplayPort - VGA adapter, MB572Z/A

Description: Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter (might get used with Mac Pro and some old monitor).

Belkin Premium Series HDMI to DVI-D cable

Description: HDMI to DVI-D cable (used with Mac Mini).

Dr. Bott Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter

Description: Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter (used with Mac Pro and LG 32LT75).

Details: male Mini DisplayPort, female HDMI.

Exibel Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adaptor

Description: Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter (might get used with MacBook Pro 2011 outside home).

Details: male Mini DisplayPort, female HDMI.

Problems: does not transfer audio using Thunderbolt port on MacBook Pro 2011.

Product number: 38-4542 (Clas Ohlson).

Seller: Clas Ohlson (2/2014).

Vivanco Component Video

Description: component video cable.

Type: 3 x RCA -> 3 x RCA (Y Cb Cr).

Length: 2,0 m.

Last modified: May 29th, 2016

Author: Tomi Häsä (tomi.hasa@gmail.com)

URL: http://sites.google.com/site/tomihasa/cables-adapters