SwitchCraft^®

Q-G^® CONNECTORS

Q-G?AUDIO CONNECTORS A, AA, AND QGP SERIES

QGP connectors (3 contacts only) feature Vel-Tone? non-reflective finish, gray TPR flex relief and plated pins/contacts for the most demanding applications.

Preferred by audio professionals the world over, Switchcraft? QG? connectors feature unsurpassed durability and a choice of finishes and contact platings. Features include:

• High performance inserts in traditional Switchcraft? green or black.
• Solder terminals rotated for easier access and soldering.
• All metal housing.

AA Series Only

• Rugged 1-piece cable clamp to relieve pulling and twisting stresses on terminations.
• No Screws flex relief retention system.
• Integral bump shell grounding system.

SPECIFICATIONS

ELECTRICAL

Contact Resistance: 50 milliohm maximum, per pole.

Current Rating: 3 pole - 15A, 4 pole - 10A, 5 and 6 pole - 7.5A, 7 pole - 5A @ 125VAC.

Insulation Resistance: 1,000 M(omega), minimum.

Dielectric Withstanding Voltage: 1,000 V (rms).

Capacitance: 2 pF between pins and 4 pF between pins and shell, maximum (AA3M and AA3F).

MECHANICAL

Insertion/Withdrawal Forces: 7 pound maximum, 5 pound nominal, insertion; 7 pound maximum, 5 pound nominal, withdrawal.

Wire Size: #12 wire gauge solid; #14 wire gauge stranded (3 contact). #14 wire gauge solid; #16 wire gauge stranded (4 contact). #16 wire gauge solid; #18 wire gauge stranded (5 and 6 contact). #18 wire gauge solid; #20 stranded (7 contact). (Q-G and QGP).

MATERIAL

Q-G Connectors (A and AA Series)

Shell: Die-cast zinc. Satin nickel finish, black velvet.

Insert Insulation:Molded thermoplastic.

Socket Contacts: Silver-plated copper alloy tarnish-resistant; bifurcated on 3-contact type. Gold is available

Pin Contacts: Silver-plated copper alloy. Resists tarnishing, and provide excellent electrical conductivity. Gold is available.

Latchlock: High-strength die-cast zinc.

Latch Release: Steel, nickel-plated.

Latch Detent: Formed stainless steel.

Insert Screw: Stainless steel.

Flex Relief: TPR (thermoplastic rubber).

QGP Connectors

Shell: Die-cast zinc, non-reflective gray Vel-Tone? finish.

Socket Contacts: Gold-plated copper alloy

Pin Contact: Gold-plated copper alloy