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3.5mm TRS (Stereo Headphone)

The 3.5mm TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) jack is the most common headphone and personal audio connector. Tip = left channel, Ring = right channel, Sleeve = ground. Found on virtually all consumer audio devices.

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// Specifications
Standard
IEC 60603-11
Pin Count
3 (TRS)
Connector
3.5mm (1/8 inch)
Signal
Stereo analog audio, unbalanced
Impedance
Typically 16–300 ohm loads
Use Case
Headphones, aux cables, consumer audio
// Pin Reference Table
PinNameFunctionType
T Tip Left audio channel positive ADC
R Ring Right audio channel positive ADC
S Sleeve Common ground / return GND

The 3.5mm TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) jack is the most common headphone and personal audio connector. Tip = left channel, Ring = right channel, Sleeve = ground. Found on virtually all consumer audio devices.