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Dock connector
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This article is about computer dock connector. For other uses, see Docking.
A dock connector is an electrical connector used to attach a mobile device simultaneously to multiple external resources. The dock connector will typically carry a variety of signals and power, through a single connector, to simplify the process of docking the device. A dock connector may be embedded in a mechanical fixture used to support or align the mobile device or may be at the end of a cable.
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The dock connector was originally associated with laptops, but other mobile devices use the concept.