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TOSLINK

TOSLINK (Toshiba Link) is a standardized optical fiber connector system. Generically known as optical audio, the most common use of the TOSLINK optical fiber connector is in consumer audio equipment in which the digital optical socket carries (transmits) a stream of digital audio signals from audio equipment (CD player, DVD player, Digital Audio Tape…

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Audio signal
S/PDIF bitstream. Originally limited to 48 kHz at 20 bits PCM. Extended by manufacturers to support additional formats.[citation needed]
Bitrate
3.1 Mbit/s (S/PDIF, 48 kHz PCM) · 15 Mbit/s (common TORX147 receiver) · 125 Mbit/s (automotive, 2003)
Cable
Optical fiber, ~10 m (33 ft) maximum
Connector
JIS F05 (JIS C5974-1993 F05)
Designed
1983
Designer
Toshiba

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TOSLINK

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Edges40
Triples59
Avg. degree1.95
Density0.04878
Components1

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TOSLINK

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related to history · 14
TOSLINK → Although, Blu-ray, CD, Dolby Digital/DTS, DVD, EIAJ, It, PCM, S/PDIF, Sony/Philips Digital Interface, The, Tos-link, Toshiba, TOShiba-LINK
related to Mini-TOSLINK · 10
TOSLINK → Adapters, Apple AirPort Express, Combined, Google Chromecast Audio, Hi-Fi, LED, Many, Mini-TOSLINK, MiniDisc, The
related to Properties and problems · 7
TOSLINK → Although, Due, ESD, Optical, POF, RF, They
related to Design · 4
TOSLINK → However, PCs, Several, USD/m
Bitrate · 3
TOSLINK → 125 Mbit/s (automotive, 2003), 15 Mbit/s (common TORX147 receiver), 3.1 Mbit/s (S/PDIF, 48 kHz PCM)
is a · 2
TOSLINK → registered trademark of the Toshiba electronics company, standardized optical fiber connector smaller than the standard square TOSLINK connector commonly used in larger consumer audio equipment
related to External links · 2
TOSLINK → Basics, TOSLINK Interconnect History
Audio signal · 1
TOSLINK → S/PDIF bitstream. Originally limited to 48 kHz at 20 bits PCM. Extended by manufacturers to support additional formats.[citation needed]
Cable · 1
TOSLINK → Optical fiber, ~10 m (33 ft) maximum
Connector · 1
TOSLINK → JIS F05 (JIS C5974-1993 F05)

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optical connector audio fiber pcm digital toshiba common signal use cable mini-toslink cables system used connect pdif dolby eiaj jis

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
TOSLINKAudio signalS/PDIF bitstream. Originally limited to 48 kHz at 20 bits PCM. Extended by manufacturers to support additional formats.[citation needed]1.00infobox
TOSLINKBitrate3.1 Mbit/s (S/PDIF, 48 kHz PCM)1.00infobox
TOSLINKBitrate15 Mbit/s (common TORX147 receiver)1.00infobox
TOSLINKBitrate125 Mbit/s (automotive, 2003)1.00infobox
TOSLINKCableOptical fiber, ~10 m (33 ft) maximum1.00infobox
TOSLINKConnectorJIS F05 (JIS C5974-1993 F05)1.00infobox
TOSLINKDesigned19831.00infobox
TOSLINKDesignerToshiba1.00infobox
TOSLINKExternalYes1.00infobox
TOSLINKHot pluggableYes1.00infobox
TOSLINKManufacturerToshiba1.00infobox
TOSLINKMax. devices11.00infobox
TOSLINKPins11.00infobox
TOSLINKProducedSince 19831.00infobox
TOSLINKProtocolSerial1.00infobox
TOSLINKTypeOptical digital audio connector1.00infobox
TOSLINKWidthSerial1.00infobox
TOSLINKis aregistered trademark of the Toshiba electronics company0.90text
TOSLINKis astandardized optical fiber connector smaller than the standard square TOSLINK connector commonly used in larger consumer audio equipment0.90text

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