14pin

14pin is a term used in electronics to describe components or connectors that have fourteen electrical contacts, or pins. It is a descriptive designation of pin count rather than a single standard, and it appears across multiple form factors and industries. Devices or assemblies labeled as 14pin may come in different mechanical styles, with pin layouts tailored to their specific families.

In integrated circuit packaging, 14-pin devices are commonly found in DIP-14 (dual in-line package with fourteen leads) or related small-outline variants. In DIP-14 form, the fourteen leads are arranged in two parallel rows around a rectangular body. This package has been widely used for analog and mixed-signal ICs, including devices such as the LM324 quad operational amplifier, which is frequently packaged in DIP-14.

In the realm of interconnects, 14-pin DIN connectors exist as circular multi-pin connectors conforming to the DIN standards. A 14-pin DIN connector features fourteen contacts arranged around a circular shell and is used on some legacy audio equipment, control interfaces, and industrial systems. These connectors are typically keyed to prevent incorrect mating and come in various shell sizes and polarities; they are less common in modern consumer devices but may still appear in specialized applications.

Other 14-pin configurations appear in various header, ribbon, and automotive/industrial interconnects, with pin arrangements and signal mappings defined by their respective standards. When dealing with 14pin components, matching pinout and mechanical compatibility is essential.

See also: DIP package, DIN connector, pin count.