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Audio Cable TRRS - 18" (pigtail)
CAB-11580
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TRRS connectors are the 3.5mm audio-style connectors that you see on some
phones, MP3 players and development boards. TRRS stands for “Tip, Ring,
Ring, Sleeve,” which reflects the fact that, unlike a standard stereo connector,
this actually has three conductors and a ground. Some devices use the extra
conductor for a microphone (like hands-free headsets) or to carry a video signal
(like in some MP3/MP4 players) If you’re hacking on something that has a 4-
conductor audio jack, being able to plug straight in will keep your build clean
and simple.
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3.5MM AUDIO CABLE TRRS
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NathanJSeeley / about 5 years ago / 3
We need the matching jack!!! Please Please Please
Member #220339 / about 5 years ago / 3
WOOOOHOOO!!
Ok, so that level of excitement may not be warranted here… But finally! A 4-pole jack! I’ve been dying to
incorporate some USB-to-3.5mm cables in some of my projects - using one port on the pcb which can be used
for both audio and serial RX/TX comm. Any chance on stocking the 4 conductor female receptor as well? THX
U SF!
Member #51732 / about 5 years ago / 2
I had an old ipod shuffle which use this connection for charging and usb transfer and wanted to show some
photos I had stored on the device to some mates.
We ended up using a 3 component video to TRRS cable in combination with a dissected old usb cable and
some clothes pegs to produce a “I can’t believe that worked” reaction from those at the place. Classic.
Member #516066 / about 3 years ago / 1
Found this helpful pin-out guide. http://pinoutsguide.com/Home/av_jack_pinout.shtml
Member #516066 / about 3 years ago / 1
A cable terminated with RCA Video and standard stereo audio on one end and the TRRS on the other would
be most useful for RPi B+ owners. Is there such an animal?
Mitchell.Spanheimer / about a year ago / 1
Yes there is a lot of digital cameras that use the same type of cable to connect to a TV, but I’m pretty sure
Sparkfun doesn’t sell one. You would have to google it, or you could probably find one on Amazon or
Ebay
Member #297571 / about 4 years ago / 1
A double sided version of this would be perfect for connecting a Raspberry Pi B+ to a car DVD player.
Calif / about 4 years ago * / 1
Got a defective one whose microphone line died during a job interview. Not much quality control with these. At
least get a microphone monitoring app for the phone. My only other issue is 18" is too short. It should be at
least as long as a headphone cable.
Bubblehead / about 5 years ago / 1
I need the board mount jack too so I can use it for VCC, GND, TX, RX for a shifter and datalogger I use. This
would make it very easy to install.
Member #151461 / about 5 years ago / 1
Any luck finding a board mount for this. I am also looking for some.
Snobbotics / about 5 years ago / 1
Yay! No more mono audio out of my phone! Thanks Sparkfun, this is a great product!
Quazar / about 5 years ago / 1
This appears not to be shielded, looking at the closeup and the pinout diagram. Or is the ground wire tied to a
shield that just doesn’t show well on the closeup? Can anyone confirm?
chartle / about 5 years ago / 1
It doesn’t look like its shielded and I think it would be on the pin out. For me that would be a good thing
because I just want a 4 con plug and don’t care about shielding since it kind of gets in the way.
chartle / about 5 years ago * / 1
I asked about this a few months ago. I have a few projects that need 4 conductors. :-)
Is there a matching jack in the works? Inline would be best.
Member #387818 / about 5 years ago / 1
ask at any local audio shops, they sometimes have connectors (male and female) on sale or a lead
they’ve already hacked up and they have left overs. Your most likely to find the old 3 poles but might find
a 4 pole.
/ about 5 years ago / 1
you can find cheap extension cables on ebay, just cut them in two
chartle / about 5 years ago / 1
Yes but sometimes they use really thin wires and maybe not that hacker friendly.
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