Quik Lok J/miniJS-M-B MiniJack Stereo 3.5 Black

Quik Lok J/miniJS-M-B

JUST Series 3.5 Stereo MiniJack Connector - Black

3.5 Stereo MiniJack Connector

Metal body, black finish

Gold-plated plug

Black plastic cable clip

The Jack Connector

The jack connector (jack plug or simply jack) is an electrical connector commonly used to transmit very low-voltage signals, mostly analog audio signals. It was invented in the 19th century for use in telephone switchboards and is one of the oldest electrical connector standards still in use.

Variants

The different versions of Jack connectors, based on the number of contacts, are:

TS Jack: 2 contacts, used in audio applications for unbalanced signals

TRS Jack: 3 pins, used in audio applications for balanced stereo or mono signals (also known as a Stereo Jack)

TRRS jack: 4 contacts, used for stereo signals plus a microphone, video channels, switches, etc.

TRRRS jack: 5-pin, used in some portable devices with dual microphones or balanced stereo output, etc.

Diameters

Sub-Mini Jack: 2.5 mm, used for headphones, smartphones, game consoles, camcorders, etc.

Mini Jack: 3.5 mm (1/8 in, Anglo-Saxon standard), used for headphones, smartphones, MP3 players, sound cards, etc.

Jack: 6.3 mm (1/4 in, Anglo-Saxon standard), used for musical instruments, headphones, amplifiers, etc.

NATO Plug: 7.13 mm, used primarily in specialized fields such as military applications, aviation headsets, etc.

Shapes

Straight: The connector's output extends in the same direction as the cable

90° Angled: Also known as "pipe jacks" or "L-jacks," used for space-saving purposes or to prevent impact, often in combination with the flat style