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NP2X-AU-SILENT ~
1/4" (6.29mm) professional 'silent' phone plug 'X' series


Connectors ~ NP2X-AU-SILENT 1/4" Professional Silent Jack Plug, X-Series
2 pole 1/4" professional phone plug, gold plated contacts, red rubber overlay, silent switch
Special
version of 2 pole plug with integrated switch which automatically mutes (shorts)
a guitar cable to avoid annoying pops and squeals when hot swapping guitars.
The integrated silent switch is based on the REED technology and guarantees
a lifetime beyond 10'000 mating cycles.
Features & Benefits:
Hermetically sealed
and magnetically operated switch
No wear, constant contact resistance
No corrosion or pollution of switch, durable and long-lasting
Lifetime beyond 10'000 mating cycles
Please note that the signal isn't muted with active electric bass guitars which
have a tip-ring-sleeve tap to activate the power supply.
NP2X-AU-SILENT
Technical Details:
Connector
Type Plug
Gender male
Electrical:
Contact
resistance depends on mating connector mO
Dielectric strength 1 kVdc
Insulation resistance > 2 GO (initial)
Insulation resistance = 1 GO (after damp heat test)
Rated current per contact depends on mating connector A
Rated voltage 50 V
Mechanical:
Cable O.D. 4 - 7 mm
Lifetime > 1000 mating cycles
Wire size 1 mm²
Wire size 18 AWG
Wiring Solder contacts
Material:
Bushing Polyacetal (POM) + PU
Contact plating 0.2 µm Au
Contacts Brass (CuZn39Pb3)
Insert Polyamide (PA 6.6 30 % GR)
Shell Brass (CuZn39Pb3)
Shell Rubber overlay (EPDM)
Strain relief Polyacetal (POM)
Environmental:
Standard compliance IEC 60603-11 / EIA RS-453
Solderability Complies with IEC 68-2-20
Temperature range -20 °C to +65 °C