Connector

The termination on the end of a cable or in the body of a computer or peripheral where electrical connections are made. There are two general connector types:

• Male Connector
  Any connector either on the end of a cable or on the body of a computer or peripheral where the pins protrude outward from the connector.
• Female Connector
  Any connector either on the end of a cable or on the body of a computer or peripheral where there are holes for pins to insert into.

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