This 90 degree VGA adapter provides a male plug on one side and a female jack on the other. The bend is such that; if the narrow end of the plug is oriented on the bottom; the female connector is on the top. The orientation of the narrow side of the DB15 female jack is out; away from the male plug. The plug can be secured to a monitor or video card with the attached thumbscrews. All connections and metal parts are gold-plated. The adapter is 1 1/8" long by 1 1/8" high by 1 9/32" wide; including the plug and jack and securing screws. Inside the "L"; there is 3/16" clearance between the back of the male plug and the inside of the connector and 11/32" clearance from the back of the female jack.