D-type

1. hardware A type of computer peripheral connector so named

because one side is shorter (with one less pin) than the other

giving a (squarish) "D" shape. The connectors have two rows

of pins (or holes). Common types are 25-way (13+12 pins) and

9-way (5+4 pins). They are often used for serial lines,

especially EIA-232.

(1995-01-05)

2. D-type flip-flop.