DIN connector is a common connector in daily life. It is often used in audio, video, computers, industrial equipment and automobiles. DIN connectors have many different pin counts depending on the purpose and equipment. The following are common DIN connectors:
Mini DIN connector
Mini DIN is a smaller type, and its interface is still found on some old computers, audio equipment and some industrial equipment. Its pin count is usually 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9. The more common ones are:
6-pin Mini DIN: can be used to connect PS/2 mouse and keyboard, mainly used in old PCs and embedded systems.
4-pin Mini DIN: suitable for audio equipment, providing input/output channels for audio equipment.
8-pin Mini DIN: mostly used for audio and video equipment with stereo signals.
Standard DIN connector
This DIN connector is a regular DIN connector, which is also suitable for audio, video equipment and electrical equipment. Common ones are:
5-pin DIN connector: one of the interfaces of old audio equipment, used for audio input and output of stereo systems.
7-pin DIN connector: mostly used for audio signal transmission, such as connecting audio systems, audio amplifiers, etc.
13-pin DIN connector: used for multi-functional audio and video equipment, and is commonly found in car audio systems.
These DIN connectors have different uses and different connected devices, but are basically designed to facilitate connections between audio, video, computers, and other devices.
