Plug for connection to an RCA or phono type socket

摘要

A plug for connection to an RCA or phono type socket wherein a signal pin (15) is frictionally located within the bore of said socket and a pin-like return conductor (16) is adapted to make contact with the socket casing. The spacing (17) between the signal pin and return conductor is by means of a non-conductive plastic polymer or similar material, such material also assisting to engage the return conductor against the outside casing of the RCA socket. By reducing the amount of conductive metal material used in the return conductor of a typical RCA plug i.e. by using a pin-like return conductor rather than a cylindrical conductive band and associated support body, the present invention reduces inductive, capacitive and eddy current distortion and offers improved signal transmission.