2006Video Assist and Video Accessories forum
Sourcing female 4-pin Hirose connectors for video adapter construction
20 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Female 4-pin Hirose connectors without quick-connect collars are difficult to find through standard retail channels
- DigiKey and BTX Technologies were suggested as potential suppliers for Hirose connectors
- The adapter allows switching video input between a CRT and LCD monitor while preserving frame line information without additional cabling
Depends on
- Discussion from 2006, current availability and supplier information may have changed
- Original requester's specific project outcome is unknown
- The project involves legacy video equipment and may not be relevant to modern systems
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