{"id":9116,"date":"2016-05-20T11:23:35","date_gmt":"2016-05-20T11:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/d-shell-connector\/"},"modified":"2016-05-20T11:23:35","modified_gmt":"2016-05-20T11:23:35","slug":"d-shell-connector","status":"publish","type":"definition","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/19007\/d-shell-connector","title":{"rendered":"D-Shell Connector"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span id=\"what_does_d-shell_connector_mean\">What Does D-Shell Connector Mean?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A D-shell connector is mainly used in video connections. Its name comes from its shape, as it is roughly shaped like the letter D, and it finds various applications in RS-232 serial<br \/>\ncommunications.<\/p>\n<p>A D-shell connector is also known as a D-subminiature<br \/>\nconnector or a D-sub connector.\n<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"techopedia_explains_d-shell_connector\">Techopedia Explains D-Shell Connector<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are various types of D-shell connectors available<br \/>\nin the market today. They differ on the basis of termination, packaging, style<br \/>\nand orientation, position and material. They are generally made of plastic,<br \/>\ncopper alloy and full metal. <\/p>\n<p>One of the most widely used types of D-shell connectors is the DE-15, which is used for VGA video connections. 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