Difference between revisions of "Lexicon DIN-Connector"

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An älteren Hifi-Geräten findet man noch regelmäßig als Anschlußform die sog. [[Lexikon DIN|DIN]]-Stecker. Das ist eine informelle Bezeichnung für runde, mehrpolige Steckverbinder, die in den verschiedensten Bereichen der Elektronik eingesetzt wurden und werden. Eine andere umgangssprachliche Bezeichnung ist Diodenstecker. Ihre Verbreitung nimmt allerdings ab, seit man im Bereich der Unterhaltungselektronik auf die international üblichen [[Lexikon Cinch|Cinch]]-Stecker setzt.
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On older hi-fi equipment you can still regularly find the so-called [[Lexicon DIN|DIN]]-plugs as a form of connection. This is an informal designation for round, multi-pole connectors, which were and are used in various areas of electronics. Another colloquial term is diode connector. However, their prevalence has been decreasing since the use of the internationally common [[Lexicon Cinch|Cinch]]-connectors in the field of consumer electronics.
  
Eine verkleinerte Variante des DIN-Steckers hat als Mini-DIN oder Hosiden-Stecker internationale Verbreitung gefunden. Im Bereich der Unterhaltungselektronik findet er vor allem als [[Lexikon S-Video|S-Video]]-Stecker Verwendung. Daneben gibt es zahlreiche Anwendungen in der Computertechnik.
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A reduced version of the DIN plug has found international distribution as Mini-DIN or Hosiden plug. In the field of consumer electronics it is mainly used as [[Encyclopedia S-Video|S-Video]]-plug. In addition, there are numerous applications in computer technology.
  
Die mechanische Qualität sowohl der DIN- als auch der Mini-DIN-Stecker ist üblicherweise recht mäßig, und man erkennt das Streben nach Kostenersparnis, das auch schon vor Jahrzehnten in der Unterhaltungselektronik vorherrschte. Von den DIN-Steckern sind allerdings im Laufe der Zeit auch mechanisch robustere und verriegelbare Varianten aufgetaucht, die zum Teil auch industrielle Anforderungen erfüllen.
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The mechanical quality of both DIN and mini-DIN connectors is usually quite moderate, and one can see the quest for cost savings that was prevalent in consumer electronics decades ago as well. However, mechanically more robust and lockable variants of the DIN connectors have appeared over time, some of which also meet industrial requirements.
  
Die aktuell gültige Norm für DIN-Stecker ist DIN EN 60130-09.
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The currently valid standard for DIN connectors is DIN EN 60130-09.
  
Siehe auch:
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Another type of connector associated with DIN is the DIN loudspeaker connector to DIN 41529. This 2-pole connector has a flat central contact and a smaller round pin next to it. Today, it has been almost completely replaced by screw or spring terminals in consumer electronics, and rightly so, because the mechanical and electrical properties of the plug are very dubious for this application. It is at best suitable for low power and quality requirements.
* Wikipedia-Artikel: [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker DIN-Stecker], [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hosiden Hosiden]
 
  
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* Wikipedia article: [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN-Stecker DIN connector], [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hosiden Hosiden]
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Latest revision as of 08:26, 21 October 2006

On older hi-fi equipment you can still regularly find the so-called DIN-plugs as a form of connection. This is an informal designation for round, multi-pole connectors, which were and are used in various areas of electronics. Another colloquial term is diode connector. However, their prevalence has been decreasing since the use of the internationally common Cinch-connectors in the field of consumer electronics.

A reduced version of the DIN plug has found international distribution as Mini-DIN or Hosiden plug. In the field of consumer electronics it is mainly used as S-Video-plug. In addition, there are numerous applications in computer technology.

The mechanical quality of both DIN and mini-DIN connectors is usually quite moderate, and one can see the quest for cost savings that was prevalent in consumer electronics decades ago as well. However, mechanically more robust and lockable variants of the DIN connectors have appeared over time, some of which also meet industrial requirements.

The currently valid standard for DIN connectors is DIN EN 60130-09.

Another type of connector associated with DIN is the DIN loudspeaker connector to DIN 41529. This 2-pole connector has a flat central contact and a smaller round pin next to it. Today, it has been almost completely replaced by screw or spring terminals in consumer electronics, and rightly so, because the mechanical and electrical properties of the plug are very dubious for this application. It is at best suitable for low power and quality requirements.

See also: