Different Apple computer or Macintosh computer Apple-Talk pin-outs are
listed below. The pinout tables are all for 8 pin circular mini-DIN
connectors used for the Apple-Talk protocol. A short description may be
provided along with the pinouts. Each pinout table indicates which
computer, printer or device the pinouts are used with. How ever, no
electrical standards or cabling information is provided. The LocalTalk
interface operates up to 230kbps using the AppleTalk protocol. The
EtherNet interface replaced
the Localtalk interface, offering higher networking speed and a standard
connector. The LocalTalk interface is Obsolete and should not be used for new designs.
Additional pin out tables for other Apple protocols are listed on the
Apple Computer Buses page.
A
full list of buses found on any computer type is listed on the Personal Computer Buses
page.
Here is a link to Connector Manufacturers, or
Cable manufacturers, and a list of
Cable Assemblies manufacturers.
The Apple Computer Local Talk Pinout and Signal names on a circular 8-Pin
Mini-DIN connector.
Used on LaserWriter 12/600
Used on LaserWriter Select 360
Used on LaserWriter 16/600 PS Printer
Used on LaserWriter 4/600 PS Printer
| Pin | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NC | Not Connected |
| 2 | NC | Not Connected |
| 3 | /TXD | Transmit Data (Inverted} |
| 4 | GND | Ground |
| 5 | /RXD | Receive Data (inverted) |
| 6 | TXD | Transmit Data |
| 7 | NC | Not Connected |
| 8 | RXD | Receive Data |
The Apple Computer Local Talk and RS-422 Pinout and Signal names on a
circular 8-Pin Mini-DIN connector.
Used on LaserWriter Pro 600/630
Used on LaserWriter Personal NTR (Pin 7 is NC, No Connect)
| Pin | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HSKo | Handshake Signal Output |
| 2 | HSKi | Handshake Signal Input |
| 3 | /TXD | Transmit Data (Inverted} |
| 4 | GND | Ground |
| 5 | /RXD | Receive Data (inverted) |
| 6 | TXD | Transmit Data |
| 7 | GPi | General Purpose Input |
| 8 | RXD | Receive Data |
The Apple Computer LocalTalk Pinout and Signal names on a circular 8-Pin
Mini-DIN connector.
Used on LaserWriter 12/640 PS Printer
| Pin | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SERV_IN | Service IN |
| 2 | SERV_OUT | Service Out |
| 3 | /TXD | Transmit Data (Inverted} |
| 4 | GND | Chassis Ground |
| 5 | RXD | Receive Data |
| 6 | TXD | Transmit Data |
| 7 | /RXD | Receive Data (Inverted) |
| 8 | CGND | Chassis Ground |
Checking the current Mac mini offering from Apple shows the following interfaces: 120 volt Power, a 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet interface on a RJ-45, a Modem interface on a RJ-11, a DVI/VGA video connector, two USB connectors, a FireWire 400 connector, and an Audio connector {2006}. It's evident that the AppleTalk interfaces on this page are no longer used in new product design by Apple.
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