| Generally the S/PDIF cable is used to deliver data | | | | The S/PDIF cable used to transport data via the jacks |
| from players such as DVD players, PC audio cards, | | | | and RCA plugs will have a coaxial type of shield that |
| CD players and other devices into stereo speakers. | | | | arrests and grounds practically all of the audio spectra |
| This cable was manufactured by Sony and Philips. It | | | | noise, including pink, brown and white. The ultimate |
| represents both the protocol for physical cable | | | | ones, however, are the optical fiber cables. They have |
| specifications and data link layer. The speakers usually | | | | the noise-proof feature and they are way lossy in |
| use the cable to transport compressed data | | | | terms of number of feet the cable can accommodate |
| deciphered as a digital audio signal. It is used excellently | | | | the same signal compared to the coaxial cable. The |
| as a connector between DVD players to speakers | | | | noise immunity is the primary advantage of the digital |
| competent of DTS or Dolby surround sound. It can | | | | transference in comparison to the usual analog |
| also implement signals of uncompressed audio from | | | | transmissions. Although these cables are yet to be at |
| CD players to speakers or connecting computers to | | | | the cheap and abundant mainstream level, it is |
| speakers. | | | | gradually integrating itself into the market to be the |
| There are plenty of SPDIF connectors readily available | | | | reverse for the off-the-shelf mini CD-Rom decks to |
| in the market. They can direct the transportation of | | | | perform the Optical SPDIF I/O connection range. |
| digital audio signal between devices and components | | | | Typical optical SPDIF connectors might contain one |
| yet not affecting its quality. Besides, the cables can | | | | coaxial SPDIF input, two optical SPDIF inputs, one |
| protect the signals from any unwanted | | | | coaxial output and one optical SPDIF output and they |
| electromagnetic interferences. The interface can also | | | | are often secured by an accessible cover that can be |
| be used extensively to inter-connect some commercial | | | | removed during the installation of optical fiber. |
| or professional audio equipment. | | | | |