Part | RoHS | Manufacturer | Connector Type | Option | Reliability | Contact Gender | Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (V) | No. of Connectors | Maximum Plug Diameter | Configuration | Body Length | Body Diameter | Insulation Resistance | Mixed Contacts | Audio Type | Filter Feature | Body Width | Termination Contact Finish | Body Depth | Rated Voltage | MIL Conformity | Coupling Type | Insulator Material | Maximum Operating Temperature (Cel) | DIN Conformance | Board Mounting Option | IEC Conformity | Minimum Operating Temperature | Empty Shell | Shell Finish | Plating Thickness (inch) | No. of Ports | Contact Material | Mating Contact Finish | Polarization Key | Additional Features | Rated Current - Signal | Reference Standard | Insulator Color | Total No. of Contacts | Backshell Type | Minimum Wire Size | Durability | Mounting Type | Maximum Wire Size | Sub-Category | Shell Material | Termination Type | Minimum Withdrawal Force (N) | Contact Resistance | Body or Shell Style | Mounting Style | Minimum Insulation Diameter | Contact Style | JESD-609 Code | Maximum Insertion Force (N) | Mounting Option-2 | Terminal Length | Mounting Option-1 | No. of Poles |
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Pomona Electronics |
GENERAL PURPOSE AUDIO |
GENERAL PURPOSE |
1X1 HORIZONTAL |
NICKEL |
NO |
NO |
NO |
1 |
NICKEL |
CABLE |
PLUG |
3 |
RCA connectors are a type of electrical connector commonly used for analog audio and video applications. They are named after the Radio Corporation of America, which popularized the connector in the 1940s.
RCA connectors consist of a male and female connector, with the male connector featuring a central pin that plugs into the female connector, which has a socket to receive the pin. They are typically color-coded, with red and white connectors used for stereo audio, and yellow connectors used for composite video.
RCA connectors are designed to provide a stable and reliable connection between audio and video equipment, and are commonly used in home theater systems, music players, and other consumer electronics. They are easy to use and require no special tools, making them a popular choice for many applications.
One disadvantage of RCA connectors is their susceptibility to interference and signal degradation over longer cable runs. For this reason, they are typically used for shorter cable runs or in situations where signal quality is not critical.