[SOLVED] difference between male and female rs232

[pratti]

what is the dfference between male and female rs232?and if we have to connect this two then how to connect?

 

[paulfjujo]

hello,


search on google with DTE and DCE equipement
and null modem link with both Male and femelle DB9

 

[mrcube_ns]

Male connector is with pins.
Female connectors is with holes.
Pin 1 on male connector corresponding to pin 1 on female connector (they are like in mirror).

See more:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RS-232 and https://wiki.xtronics.com/index.php/RS232_DB9_pinout

By standard 9 pin connector is DE9, DB - means that connector has 25 pins.

Best regards,

Mr.Cube

 

[pjmelect]

A rule of thumb for DB9 and DB25 connectors is: If it's male it is likely to be a DTE, if it's female it's likely to be a DCE.
A DTE can simply be connected to a DCE connector but if you want to connect a DTE to DTE or DCE to DCE you will need to use a crossover cable.

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