Understanding Audio Jack Switches and Schematics

Audio jacks have been around for decades and are used in a wide variety of applications. Although a relatively simple and well-understood interconnect component, audio jacks offer a multitude of configurations and switching options that can turn reviewing a seemingly simple datasheet into a more complex task. In this video, learn more about how to read audio jack schematics, understand the various switch types available, and discover how audio jacks are implemented in audio applications.

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0:00 Introduction
0:28 Basic Parts of an Audio Plug
0:56 How to Read an Audio Jack Schematic
1:38 Audio Jack Switches
2:18 Audio Jack Switch Examples
2:44 SPDT and DPDT Audio Jack Switches
3:08 Conclusion

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