Switchcraft 482Z Barrel Connector - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Switchcraft 482Z is a 6.35mm (0.250", 1/4") stereo phone plug connector featuring three conductors (TRS configuration) with screw termination. This connector is designed for headphone and audio applications requiring a male plug with free-hanging in-line mounting. The 482Z is classified as obsolete, making identification of compatible substitute parts essential for ongoing system maintenance and component procurement.

Substiute Parts

482Z

Switchcraft Inc.In Stock: 1088482Z Datasheet

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482X

Switchcraft Inc.In Stock: 892482X Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The Switchcraft 482X qualifies as a direct substitute for the 482Z based on alignment across all critical electrical and mechanical parameters that define connector compatibility:

Matching Parameters:

• Connector type: Phone Plug (male gender)
• Signal configuration: Stereo (3 Conductor, TRS)
• Mating diameter: 6.35mm (0.250", 1/4")
• Contact count: 3 Conductors, 3 Contacts
• Mounting configuration: Free Hanging (In-Line)
• Termination method: Screw
• Shielding classification: Unshielded
• Mating length/depth: 1.140" (28.96mm)
• Contact plating: Tin
• Body material: Brass
• Body color: Silver, Red
• Series family: LITTEL-PLUG® 480

The 482X maintains functional and physical equivalence to the 482Z, differing only in product status (active versus obsolete) and certain material specifications (housing and contact base materials).

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The Switchcraft 482X is the appropriate substitute for the obsolete 482Z. Both connectors share identical electrical and mechanical specifications across all critical parameters that govern connector interchangeability: mating diameter, contact configuration, termination method, and mounting style.

The 482X offers the advantage of active product status, ensuring continued availability and supply chain reliability. The 482X carries ROHS3 compliance certification, providing regulatory alignment for applications subject to RoHS requirements. Both parts maintain equivalent REACH and ECCN classifications (REACH Unaffected, EAR99).

Material variations between the parts (housing composition and contact base material) do not affect functional compatibility in standard audio and headphone applications where the 6.35mm TRS connector is deployed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 482X directly replace the 482Z in existing assemblies?

A: Yes. The 482X maintains identical electrical and mechanical specifications to the 482Z across all parameters that determine connector compatibility, including mating diameter (6.35mm), contact configuration (3-conductor TRS), termination method (screw), and mounting type (free-hanging in-line).

Q: What is the primary reason to transition from 482Z to 482X?

A: The 482Z is classified as obsolete, limiting future procurement availability. The 482X is an active product from the same manufacturer and series, ensuring reliable supply for ongoing production and maintenance requirements.

Q: Are there packaging differences between these parts?

A: The 482Z is supplied with standard packaging, while the 482X is supplied in bulk packaging. Both include identical connector components: 1 connector, 1 handle, and 3 screws per unit.

Q: Do both connectors meet the same regulatory standards?

A: Both parts share equivalent REACH and ECCN classifications (REACH Unaffected, EAR99). The 482X additionally carries ROHS3 compliance certification, providing enhanced regulatory coverage for applications subject to RoHS directives.

Q: Are the contact materials functionally equivalent?

A: Both connectors feature tin-plated contacts. The base contact material differs (copper alloy in 482Z versus brass in 482X), but both materials provide equivalent electrical performance and reliability in standard audio connector applications.