DIN
Updated: 04/26/2017 by Computer Hope
DIN may refer to any of the following:
1. With connection types, DIN was an architectural specification defined by the Deutsche Institut fuer Normung, a German standardization group. Computer keyboards, computer mice, network routers, video appliances, and Apple serial devices are a few examples of hardware devices that may use a DIN style of connector. Today, the keyboard 5 DIN connector has been replaced by the PS/2 and USB (universal serial bus) connectors.
5 pin DIN specification
| Pin | Voltage | Assignment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | +2.0 to +5.5v | Keyboard Clock |
| 2 | +4.8 to +5.5v | Keyboard Data |
| 3 | +2.0 to +5.5v | Reserved |
| 4 | Ground | Ground |
| 5 | +2.0 to +5.5v | +5.0V DC |
2. Shorthand for Do It Now, DIN is commonly used in chat rooms and online gaming. Below is an example of how this could be used in chat.
User1: You should really go visit that site.
User2: Don't worry I'll get to it sooner or later.
User1: DIN!!!
User2: Ok, ok!