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 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

PART NUMBERS - FEMALE 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

¤Available on special order only; contact Switchcraft for price and delivery.

PART NUMBERS - MALE CORD PLUGS

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

¤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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