They provide easy access to each pin of a connector via a pin header, labeled with the pin number and its use. If a connector contains multiple ground pins, these can be connected on the board via jumpers.
They make testing or prototyping cables easier by providing a robust connection and avoiding mixing up pins.
You can produce these boards
These connectors saw a wide variety of uses, therefore only pin numbers are provided on the silk screen. Each breakout board contains a pins and a socket connector.
| Amount | Part |
|---|---|
| 1 | 90° D-Sub-9 pins |
| 1 | 90° D-Sub-9 socket |
| 1 | 2x5 pin header |
| Amount | Part |
|---|---|
| 1 | 90° D-Sub-15 pins |
| 1 | 90° D-Sub-15 socket |
| 1 | 2x8 pin header |
| Amount | Part |
|---|---|
| 1 | 90° D-Sub-25 plug |
| 1 | 90° D-Sub-25 socket |
| 1 | 2x13 pin header |
This board exposes each pin of a VGA connector on a pin header. It also allows connecting each of the GND pins via jumpers.
| Amount | Part |
|---|---|
| 1 | 90° D-Sub-15 HD socket |
| 1 | 2x4 pin header |
| 1 | 2x8 pin header |
| 4 | jumper |