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Definition: Centronics interface
An earlier, 36-pin parallel interface for connecting printers and other devices to a computer from Centronics Data Computer Corporation. Dating back to the 1970s, the Centronics interface transferred data asynchronously at 150 Kbytes/sec. In 1994, it was standardized by the IEEE (see IEEE 1284).
IBM Adapted the Interface
Centronics became a de facto standard for parallel port printers after IBM chose it for the PC in 1981. IBM used Centronics on the printer and a DB-25 port on the computer (see D-sub connectors). See parallel port and printer cable.
Centronics Used Amphenol Plugs and Sockets
IBM Adapted the Interface
Centronics became a de facto standard for parallel port printers after IBM chose it for the PC in 1981. IBM used Centronics on the printer and a DB-25 port on the computer (see D-sub connectors). See parallel port and printer cable.
Widely used for parallel ports and other purposes, they were actually telecom plugs and sockets from Amphenol. After popularized by Centronics, they were called Centronics connectors even if they had nothing to do with communications.