The solution for your mismatched Centronics connections is simple! Our Centronics Gender Changers easily let you convert your 50-pin connectors. With these changers, you will be able to use your existing Centronics cables by altering the port connection on your device or cable. In addition, they can be used to splice together two existing cables. With its low profile design, it reduces strain on the ports. Each gender changer is fully shielded to prevent unwanted noise from entering the line and their molded covering provides you with a solid connection every time.

Features:

Connector 1: Centronics 50 Pin Female
Connector 2: Centronics 50 Pin Female
Changes the Gender of Your Connection
Designed for: SCSI-1 and Telco Applications
Low Profile Design Reduces Strain

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Proposition 65

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including phthalates, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

RoHS*

Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment in the European Union. It stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.

REACH*
REACH, a European Union regulation addresses the production and use of chemical substances and their potential impacts on both human health and the environment. It stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of chemicals.

WEEE*

The WEEE Directive set collection, recycling and recovery targets for all types of electrical goods in the European community. It stands for Wate Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive.

* The following information is for information purposes only. It does not guarantee that the product adheres to the following standards. Please check the product description for specific certifications.

Frequent Q&A

Q: What is a Centronics interface?

A: This is the standard interface that is used to connect printers to other devices such as your computer. The 36 pin connectors are known as the IEEE 1284 standard parallel interface and the 50 pin connectors are known as the SCSI-2 interface.

Q: Centronic connectors look pretty similar to the D-Sub connectors. Are they the same thing?

A: No they are not the same thing. They do look similar because of their D-Shaped metal shield but they have different types of contacts. Centronic connectors use ribbon contacts while D-Sub connectors use pin contacts.

Q: What are some other names that Centronic connectors go by?

A: Telco Mini D Ribbon Amphenol Micro Ribbon Miniature Ribbon or Parallel Port are a few different names that you might see for Centronic connectors.

Specification

Features & Specs
Connector 1	Type of Connector on side 1?	50 Pin Female Centronics
Connector 2	Type of connector on side 2?	50 Pin Female Centronics
Form Factor	The Form Factor of the Connector?	Straight