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TOSLINK Optical (SPDIF)

TOSLINK carries S/PDIF digital audio over a plastic optical fiber cable, completely eliminating ground loops and electrical interference. Used on TVs, AV receivers, soundbars, PS3/PS4/PS5, and Xbox consoles.

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// Specifications
Standard
S/PDIF optical, IEC 60958
Medium
Plastic optical fiber (PMMA)
Bandwidth
Up to 96kHz stereo PCM
Formats
PCM stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
Max Cable
10m plastic / 50m+ glass fiber
Use Case
TV to soundbar, game consoles, AV receivers
// Pin Reference Table
PinNameFunctionType
TX Transmitter LED optical transmitter (660nm) BUS
RX Receiver Photodiode optical receiver BUS

TOSLINK carries S/PDIF digital audio over a plastic optical fiber cable, completely eliminating ground loops and electrical interference. Used on TVs, AV receivers, soundbars, PS3/PS4/PS5, and Xbox consoles.