🔌 Adapter — Mini‑TOSLINK (3.5 mm) to TOSLINK Optical
📡 Connector Types
Input/Output (depending on orientation):
Mini‑TOSLINK (3.5 mm optical) — fits devices with a combined headphone/optical audio jack (e.g., certain laptops, MacBooks, portable DACs)
Standard TOSLINK (square optical) — fits full‑size optical ports on TVs, soundbars, receivers, DACs, etc.
🔊 Optical Audio Signal Support
Signal type: Digital optical (light pulses)
Audio formats supported:
Stereo PCM
Dolby Digital 5.1
DTS 5.1 (where supported by source/device)
Sample rate: Up to 96 kHz (model dependent)
Bit depth: Up to 24‑bit (source dependent)
⚙️ Physical & Build
Connector materials: Molded plastic or metal housings
Ferrule type: Standard optical ferrule for clean light coupling
Insertion durability: Typically > 1000 mating cycles
Orientation: Bi‑directional — works either way (Mini‑TOSLINK ↔ TOSLINK)
💡 Compatibility & Use Cases
Laptops with combo audio/optical jacks → external DAC / receiver
Headphone DACs with mini‑TOSLINK → full‑size optical gear
Portable players with optical output → home theater systems
Works with devices from Apple, Sony, Panasonic, Yamaha, and others that support mini‑TOSLINK
📊 Quick Summary
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Mini‑TOSLINK | 3.5 mm optical plug |
| TOSLINK | Standard square optical |
| Signal | Digital optical audio |
| Supported formats | PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS |
| Sample rate | Up to 96 kHz |
| Bit depth | Up to 24‑bit |
| Direction | Bi‑directional |
📌 Key Benefits
No electrical interference — preserves digital audio integrity
Plug‑and‑play — no drivers or power needed
Extends device compatibility — bridges devices with mini and full optical ports
