NI 182873A-01 IEEE 1284-2 DB-25 Female to C-36 Male Cable (0.2 Meter)

The NI 182873A-01 is an IEEE 1284-2 parallel cable that connects host devices with DB-25 female ports to peripherals equipped with C-36 male (Centronics) connectors. At 0.2 meters, this cable delivers bi-directional, high-speed communication compliant with IEEE 1284 standards. Dual shielding—foil and braid—suppresses EMI and RFI, maintaining signal integrity across twisted pair conductors. Fully molded connectors with thumbscrews provide secure, repeatable connections in industrial and laboratory settings.

– Technical Specifications

• Standard: IEEE 1284-2
• Cable Length: 0.2 meters
• Connector A: DB-25 Female
• Connector B: C-36 Male (Centronics)
• Interface Type: Parallel (IEEE 1284)
• Maximum Attenuation: 1.5 dB at 5 MHz
• Shielding: Foil and braid shielding for EMI/RFI mitigation
• Conductor Configuration: Twisted pair

– Key Features

• Fully molded connectors with thumbscrews for secure engagement
• Dual-layer shielding (foil and braid) ensures signal integrity
• Twisted pair wiring optimizes high-speed bi-directional data transfer
• Black color; designed for industrial durability
• Attenuation controlled to 1.5 dB maximum at 5 MHz

– Typical Applications

• Parallel port connections between host computers and peripherals
• Printer and scanner interfaces requiring IEEE 1284-compliant cables
• Laboratory test equipment with legacy parallel port connections
• Industrial environments demanding reliable, shielded parallel communication

– Compatibility & Integration

Connects host devices equipped with DB-25 female parallel ports to IEEE 1284-compliant peripherals featuring C-36 male connectors. Commonly used with parallel printers, scanners, and other devices supporting the Centronics interface standard.