Definitions for "DIN CONNECTOR"
A European-standard connector with pins surrounded by a round metal shell.
DIN stands for eutsches nstitut fü ormung eV. This German institute is responsible for setting industry standards. It also stands for eutsche ndustrie orm, the name of the standards themselves. A DIN connector is therefore one which conforms to one of the institute's many different standards. Popular versions include DIN 41612 connectors, which are widely used in network applications, such as routers and switches. DIN connectors are also commonly used to attach peripherals such as mice and keyboards to computers, and in audio applications.
Multipin connector to the German standard used in some Macintosh and IBM PC computers and in some network processor panels.