A standardized connector used to connect audio-visual equipment, particularly common in European television and video systems.
From French 'Syndicat des Constructeurs d'Appareils Radiorécepteurs et Téléviseurs' (SCART), the organization that developed this connector standard in the 1970s. Originally an acronym that became the common name for the 21-pin connector.
SCART connectors were revolutionary because they carried both audio and video signals in a single cable, eliminating the need for multiple connections. The connector's design includes automatic switching capabilities that would tell your TV when a device was turned on, making it incredibly user-friendly for its time.
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