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Jack Plugs & Sockets
Jack plugs and sockets, also called audio jacks or TRS (Tip, Ring, Sleeve) connectors, are electrical connectors designed to transmit audio and other signals between electronic devices. These highly durable connectors come in various configurations to suit different requirements and applications in multiple domains. A jack plug or audio jack is a cylindrical audio connector comprising various contacts with appropriate insulation.
Jack plugs and sockets (male and female connectors) are extensively used for analogue audio signals. These audio and video connectors are compatible with various systems, while some require adapters for converting between different jack sizes and configurations. Additionally, these devices are properly insulated from each other and come in multiple versions.
Popular Types of Jack Plugs and Sockets:
Jack connectors are classified into various types based on their sizes and configurations. The most common types include:
- 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) Jacks – Often used for instruments like electric guitars and amplifiers. These are also found in professional audio equipment.
- 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) Mini-Jacks – Commonly used in portable devices like smartphones, tablets, laptops, headphones, and earphones.
- XLR Jacks – XLR connectors provide balanced audio transmission and are primarily used in professional audio settings, such as microphones and audio mixers.
- RCA Jacks – These jacks are used for composite audio and video signals, integrating red and white connectors for left and right audio channels.
- Mono vs. Stereo Jacks – Jack connectors can be a mono jack plug (single-channel) or stereo (two-channel). A stereo socket, commonly found in headphones, features an additional ring or tip, allowing separate left and right audio channels.
- TRS and TRRS Connectors –TRS connectors are typically used for stereo audio, while TRRS (Tip, Ring, Ring, Sleeve) connectors are ideal for stereo audio plus microphone input. Many modern smartphones and gaming headsets use TRRS connectors.
Jack Sockets Types Based on Mounting Configurations:
Jack sockets come in various mounting configurations, including panel-mount, line sockets, and chassis-mount jack sockets. The chassis-mount sockets easily mount on desired equipment, while a line socket mounts on a cable. Other jack socket types include:
- Cable-mount Jack Plugs
- Locking Jack
- Flange-mount Jack Plugs
- PCB mount Jack Plugs
- Surface-mount Jack Plugs and Sockets
- Through-Hole Jacks.
Typical Applications of Jack Plugs & Sockets:
Jack plugs and sockets are versatile audio connectors extensively used to connect a wide range of devices, including:
- Headphones
- Amplifiers
- iPods/Tablets
- Mobile Phones
- Keyboards
- Musical Instruments
- Microphones
- Other Audio Equipment.
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ACPS-GN, Amphenol
1/4 Inch Jack Plugs M Series
A comprehensive offering of inch jack plugs from Amphenol M series (Musician Range) of high-quality connectors in mono or stereo versions. Right angle or straight in satin nickel, or black finish ideal for all applications that call for a inch phono plug, including microphones, musical instruments and many others. All models are highly reliable and excellent quality.
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Standard or gold plated finish
90 degrees or straight versions
Amphenol Jack Connectors
A concise range of jack connectors from Amphenol, featuring 1/4inch M Series, 3.5mm K series and others, in stereo and mono versions, ideal for many audio applications.
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35LJN, Switchcraft
3.5mm Inline Jack
3.5mm inline jack with solid metal housing
2 piece design simplifies terminations
Mates with Switchcraft heavy duty locking or non locking plugs
3.5mm Switchcraft
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ACPM-RN, Amphenol Industrial
1/4 Inch Jack Plugs M Series
A comprehensive offering of inch jack plugs from Amphenol M series (Musician Range) of high-quality connectors in mono or stereo versions. Right angle or straight in satin nickel, or black finish ideal for all applications that call for a inch phono plug, including microphones, musical instruments and many others. All models are highly reliable and excellent quality.
Features & Benefits
Standard or gold plated finish
90 degrees or straight versions
Amphenol Jack Connectors
A concise range of jack connectors from Amphenol, featuring 1/4inch M Series, 3.5mm K series and others, in stereo and mono versions, ideal for many audio applications.
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ACPM-RB-AU, Amphenol Industrial
1/4 Inch Jack Plugs M Series
A comprehensive offering of inch jack plugs from Amphenol M series (Musician Range) of high-quality connectors in mono or stereo versions. Right angle or straight in satin nickel, or black finish ideal for all applications that call for a inch phono plug, including microphones, musical instruments and many others. All models are highly reliable and excellent quality.
Features & Benefits
Standard or gold plated finish
90 degrees or straight versions
Amphenol Jack Connectors
A concise range of jack connectors from Amphenol, featuring 1/4inch M Series, 3.5mm K series and others, in stereo and mono versions, ideal for many audio applications.
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151, Switchcraft
1/4 in. Enclosed Jack Sockets
A series of Switchcraft Enclosed PCB/Chassis mounting jack sockets. These jacks incorporate nickel plated brass mounting bushes for optimum durability. Each model is suitable for mixing desks, telecoms, medical and general industrial processes, ensuring they are perfect for your application. All models are highly reliable and excellent quality.
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RP2C, Re-An Products
The Neutrik 1/4" Plug 2 Pole has rugged Zinc alloy shell - reliable quality chuck type strain relief - excellent cable retention. Easy to assembly ergonomic compact right-angle plug . High storage density nickel / gold plated mono / stereo 1/4" plug.
Contact plating Nickel/Al
Lifetime >1,000 mating cycles
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0 793 79, Legrand
The Legrand mosaic, a jack socket, responding to current building trends, to be completed with a finishing plate and to be placed on all types of supports. Allows connection of a stereo audio transmission device or listening device.
Plastic material
Aluminum color
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S10K, Switchcraft
Switchcraft High Amperage Power Jacks and Plugs
A comprehensive offering of hard wearing high amperage electric plugs and jacks in locking, non-locking, sealed and non-sealed formats, PCB and cable mounting connectors. Adhering to various MIL-STD 202G method standards, 24 V ac/dc maximum voltage rating and over 5000 mating cycles. Applications for these jack and socket connectors include: Instrumentation, marine applications, medical equipment, transportation, military or industrial GPS devices and power supplies. All models are highly reliable and excellent quality.
Plugs & Sockets
Miniature plugs suitable for powering portable radios, calculators plus test and measurement instruments from a fixed, low-voltage d.c. source. Chassis mounting sockets for the 2.1mm plugs and adaptor leads terminated with 2.1mm and 2.5mm plugs and sockets are also available. Contacts are nickel/silver plated brass.Connector bodies are moulded in ABS plastic