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Parallel cable assemblies are used to connect two PC's together via parallel ports. Although USB cables are now more commonplace parallel cables are still needed. The assemblies are used where older computer peripherals such as printers and scanners need to be connected to computers.

RS offer a selection of high-quality parallel cables from leading brands including Keysight Technologies, Keithley, Roline and of course RS PRO. Anyone who wishes to buy quality parallel cables may take a look at the options that we have. Then you can end up with purchasing the right product to get your needs done without a problem.

### What are parallel cables used for?

Parallel cables are typical in industries where legacy computer technologies and peripherals are still in operation. Examples include educational facilities like schools and universities where printers, scanners and older monitors are used. Many SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) in the manufacturing and production sectors also use parallel cable assemblies due to their high-speed transfer attributes.

Parallel cables enable connections to motherboards in systems with a disk drive application and they are also used to link to external circuit boards. Parallel cable assemblies allow multiple data blocks to be transferred simultaneously from one device to another, which increases the overall transfer speed.

### What are the different types of cable assemblies?

Parallel cables are available in a range of lengths configurations and connector plug and socket types. The cable assemblies can be male to male or male to female and feature connectors such as:

- 25 pin D type (DB25) or D-Sub
- 9 pin D type (DB9) or D-Sub
- 36 pin Centronics or C36

Make sure that you have a clear idea about the type of parallel cable that is available in your device. Based on that, you may proceed with purchasing the most appropriate parallel cable that you can use.

### How to purchase the best parallel cables?

When you are looking forward to buying parallel cables, it is better to be aware of how to go ahead with the best one out of them. Based on that, you can purchase the most appropriate parallel port to USB cable.

### Current capacity

Currency capacity is one of the most important things that you need to be aware of when you are purchasing a parallel port cable. A parallel cable connector is usually made out of two or more conductors. The length and size of these cables are typically the same. Hence, the amount of current that flows is divided equally in between the conductors. When the conductors are of different sizes, the current will not get distributed in an equal way. As a result, you will not be able to get the intended use for your application.

### Parallel cable ports

You should also be aware of the ports that are available in your devices when purchasing parallel cables. For example, if you want to connect that to a USB port, you may buy a parallel port to USB cable or a DB25 to USB cable.

Whether you want to purchase a 25 pin parallel cable or a DB25 parallel cable, you may take a look at the options that we have in our store. We guarantee that you will be able to end up with purchasing the highest quality parallel power cable to cater to your needs. Go ahead and take a look at the options we have. Since we offer these parallel cables from reputed manufacturers, you don’t need to keep any doubts in mind when buying them.



Whether you are looking for a USB to parallel cable, USB to parallel printer cable, or any other parallel cables, we got you covered at RS. 

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