🔊 3‑Port TOSLINK Optical Audio Splitter — Technical Specifications
📡 Connectivity
Input: 1 Ă— TOSLINK Optical In (female)
Outputs: 3 Ă— TOSLINK Optical Out (female)
Function: Splits one optical audio source to three separate devices simultaneously
🔊 Audio Support
Signal type: Digital optical (light‑based audio transmission)
Supported audio formats:
Stereo PCM
Dolby Digital 5.1
DTS 5.1
Sample rate: Up to 96 kHz (typical)
Bit depth: Up to 24‑bit (depending on source device support)
No analog audio support — digital optical only
đź’ˇ Features
Passive splitting — no power needed for most passive units (powered versions exist for longer cable runs)
No signal conversion — straight optical pass‑through
Lossless digital audio — maintains digital integrity with proper cables
Simple plug‑and‑play — no drivers or software
đź“Ź Physical
Housing: Aluminum or plastic (varies by model)
Connector type: Standard TOSLINK female ports
Dimensions: ~60–80 mm width × ~30–40 mm height × ~15–30 mm depth
Weight: Lightweight (30–80 g)
⚡ Requirements & Notes
Cable quality matters: Use good‑quality TOSLINK cables to maintain signal integrity, especially at longer lengths.
Distance limitations: Optical runs over ~10 m may require active boosters or powered splitters.
đź“Š Quick Summary Table
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Input | 1 Ă— TOSLINK Optical |
| Outputs | 3 Ă— TOSLINK Optical |
| Supported audio | PCM stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1 |
| Sample rate | Up to 96 kHz |
| Bit depth | Up to 24‑bit |
| Power | Passive (no adapter) or optional powered versions |
| Connectors | Standard TOSLINK |
🔌 Common Uses
Splitting TV optical audio to soundbar + DAC + AVR
Sending one game console optical out to multiple audio systems
Home theater setups where multiple devices need digital audio input