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[[Image:Sdl plug800.jpg|thumb|SDL plug with six pins]]
A '''shielded data link connector''' is a type of [[Engineering:Electrical connector|electrical connector]] in which the signal pins are surrounded by a metal [[Physics:Electromagnetic shielding|shield]]. The connector was designed by AMP (now TE Connectivity) and is available with a range of pins (4 to 16). It also features a locking mechanism and  is available in differently keyed plugs that correspond to the proper socket.  

It has been used by several different products, most notably on the original IBM [[Engineering:Model M keyboard|Model M keyboard]] with a detachable cable, on the IBM SurePos line of devices, and on [[HIL bus|HP HIL]] devices (such as keyboards and mice). The connector was also used by AMF for their line of Accuscore automatic scoring systems for bowling. Some of the SDL connectors are still manufactured but are no longer common on consumer electronic devices.



==See also==
* [[Modular connector]]

==External links==
*[http://catalog.tycoelectronics.com/TE/bin/TE.Connect?C=11255&F=0&M=CINF&GIID=1055&LG=1&I=13  Tyco catalogue entry for SDL connectors]

[[Category:Electrical signal connectors]]


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