In some cases, though, the host adapter end of the cable would use a different connector.
A more complex connector can be built up using simpler connectors.
The common cooling fans used in computers use standardized connectors with 2 to 4 pins.
It allows daisy-chaining up to 14 instruments to a system controller using a 24-pin connector.
An external floppy disk drive can be added using a proprietary connector.
But different equipment makers use different connectors, so you might need another kind of adapter.
But Apple uses a 30-pin connector everywhere else.
The traditional cable uses 40-pin connectors attached to a ribbon cable.
The Nook Color uses a modified connector with two depths.
A double width card allows more component space, but does not provide any additional power or bandwidth because it only uses a single connector.
