Definīcija: In hardware, a coupler used to join cables or to join a cable to a device (for example, an RS-232-C connector used to join a modem cable to a computer). Most connector types are available in one of two genders--male or female. A male connector is characterized by one or more exposed pins; a female connector is characterized by one or more receptacles--sockets or jacks-- designed to accept the pins on the male connector.