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News Release from: Young Electronics Group | Subject: Jalco speaker connector system
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 22 September 2004
Connectors get to grips with
multichannel audio
A new, simple to use, speaker connector system for audio system designs promises an end to problems brought by bare wires, screw terminals and clamp solutions of the past.
Connecting speakers to audio systems like home theatre, DVD and multichannel 5.1 or 7.1 systems can be difficult and ultimately frustrating to get right But now the Young Electronics Group is offering designers a new, simple to use, speaker connector system for audio system designs that will remove the problems brought by bare wires, screw terminals and clamp solutions of the past
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Manufactured by leading Japanese connector company Jalco, the new system uses a compact plug and receptacle combination which is 50% smaller than the company's previous offering.
The plug accepts two-wire speaker cable between AWG18 and AWG22.
The wires are held in place by a simple snap-fit locking mechanism, which when closed fits flush with the plug housing, allowing the plug to fit snugly inside the receptacle.
The receptacles are supplied in moulded blocks of six (3 x 2) for back-panel mounting.
The locking mechanism of the plug is colour coded to match the "surround" of each individual receptacle providing easy identification of each channel, the designer for example, may use blue front left, yellow front right, red centre etc.
The plug itself is made from clear plastic which gives the user instant visual confirmation that a secure connection has been made.
Jalco's new speaker plug/receptacle is a lead free product.
It is rated at 20V AC, 5A with a maximum contact resistance of 10mohm.
Withstand voltage is 1000V for 1min, and its insertion force/drawing force is 5-20N.
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