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Q-G® CONNECTORS
Q-G®AUDIO CONNECTORS A, AA, AND QGP SERIES
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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 solderin
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* 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 conductivit
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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
PART NUMBERS - FEMALE CORD PLUGS
¤Available on special order only; contact Switchcraft for price and delivery.
PART NUMBERS - MALE CORD PLUGS
Advanced Q-6® Cord Plugs, Series AA(*)F and AQGP
AA3F AA3FB ¤AA3FBAU ¤AA3FD ¤AA3FL ¤AQGP322 3
- - - AA3FLD -3
¤AA4F ¤AA4FB - ¤AA4FD ¤AA4FL -4
¤AA5F ¤AA5FB - ¤AA5FD ¤AA5FL -5
¤AA6F ¤AA6FB - ¤AA6FD ¤AA6FL -6
¤AA7F ¤AA7FB - ¤AA7FD ¤AA7FL -7
Advanced Q-6® Cord Plugs, Series AA(*)M and AQGP
AA3M ¤AA3MB ¤AA3MBAU ¤AA3ML ¤AQGP323 3
¤AA4M - - ¤AA4ML -4
¤AA5M ¤AA5MB - ¤AA5ML -5
¤AA6M - - ¤AA6ML -6
¤AA7M - - ¤AA7ML -7
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¤Available on special order only; contact Switchcraft for price and delivery.
All above part numbers have black flex relief installed. Contact Switchcraft for color
flex relief.
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