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Acronyms/​initialisms: SDLCategory: ConnectionsOrigin: Official

A type of electric connector designed by AMP resembling a flattened modular 8P8C (ethernet/RJ-45) connector. In keyboard circles, SDL connectors are known for being the modular connection type IBM used for many Model M keyboard variants in 6-pin (buckling spring) and 8-pin (POS) forms.

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  1. IBM - ftp://public.dhe.ibm.com [accessed 2022-06-29]. License/note: archived from IBM public FTP & used under fair dealing.

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