Alias resolution
DB9, DE-9 and RS-232 naming
Map the common DB9 name to the DE-9 field note while keeping connector naming separate from serial-service assumptions.
Map the name to a canonical record
| Canonical record | Family | Names indexed on that record |
|---|---|---|
| DE-9 D-sub (commonly called DB9) | Legacy computer | DB9 · DE9 · 9 pin serial · RS232 plug |
| DB25 D-sub connector | Legacy computer | 25 pin parallel · 25 pin serial · DB-25 · SCSI DB25 |
Useful side-by-side distinctions
Name boundary.
A D-sub shell or contact count does not by itself identify the electrical interface carried by the exact product.
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Discovery is not a compatibility verdict.
These discovery surfaces route and reorganize facts already represented in the atlas. They do not add electrical ratings, universal pinouts, measured tolerances, exact-device support, wiring approval or an end-to-end compatibility result.