Quik Lok G/111 6.3 Stereo Jack Metal

Description

Quik Lok G/111

6.3mm metal TRS Stereo Jack connector with 7mm internal diameter spring

The JACK connector

The Jack connector (Jack plug or simply Jack) is an electrical connector commonly used to carry 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.

Versions

The different versions of Jack connectors based on contact availability are:

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

TRS Jack: 3 contacts, used in audio for stereo or balanced mono signals (also called Stereo Jack)

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

TRRRS Jack: 5 contacts, used in some portable devices with dual microphone or balanced stereo output etc.

Diameters

Sub Mini Jack: 2.5 mm, used for headphones, smartphones, 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, primarily used in special applications such as military applications, aviation headphones etc.

Shapes

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

Angled at 90°: also called "pipe" or "L-shaped" Jacks, used for space reasons, to prevent impacts, often in combination with a flat shape