On Jun 21, 2006, at 12:49 PM, Jack Brindle wrote:
Mini-Dins are simply not reliable. The connectors break all-too
easily, mostly due to the pins bending if the connectors are not
aligned just right. We intentionally moved away from them at Apple
because of this problem.
And here I thought that it was because USB was a better solution....
At least, that's what they told me at WWDC 1997. Instead, it was the
stupid connectors for Serial and ADB.
There really isn't a good connector solution at present. If you
look at what is available in a semi-rugged form factor, we are
limited to D-shells, DINs (not mini-Dins), RJs, and not much else.
The RJs are not shielded, so we end up duplicating connectors out
of necessity.
USB connectors are highly reliable, sheilded, and you could put two
of them in the space that a single DB-9 fits....
I think Wayne made a good choice with the connector, and it is up
to us to realize that it is not standard RS-232 and just deal with
it. Of course, few, if any, other ham rigs have "standard" RS-232
connectors on their rear apron...
Indeed.
Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Quote: "Not within a thousand years will man ever fly!"
-- Wilbur Wright, 1901
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