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P025 / Audio / Connector

Mini-TOSLINK connector

Mini-TOSLINK uses a 3.5 mm optical form that can be confused with analog audio connectors.

Also called mini optical 3.5 optical Mini TOSLINK

Similar size does not mean the same signal.

Look for

Use the device manual to identify optical support. The drawing shows a generic mini optical tip, not an analog TRS pin assignment.

Claim inspection dates: 2026-10-07, 2026-10-11, 2026-10-21 · Independent review pending

Mini-TOSLINK connector: three-quarter view. Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph.

Three-quarter view Computer-generated illustration with prior AI visual review. Not a photograph, measurement or compatibility check. Independent technical and rights review pending.

Mini-TOSLINK connector: mating face. Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph.

Mating face Computer-generated illustration with prior AI visual review. Not a photograph, measurement or compatibility check. Independent technical and rights review pending.

Mini-TOSLINK connector: original recognition drawing, not to scale.

Recognition drawing Original schematic, not to scale. Drawing review pending.

Image inspection / P025

See the view. Check its scope.

2 registered views for this reference. Different part examples are not automatically mates; all remain not to scale and independently unapproved.

Mini optical / capped series example. Side-biased exterior based on the mixed-ended cable photograph; protective cap retained. Capped tip to the left; grip and cable to the right. No dimensional, wiring or compatibility approval. (private workspace)

P025 / Source-observed physical study

Mini optical / capped series example

CLIFF FM652xx / 3.5 mm optical cable end

Side-biased exterior based on the mixed-ended cable photograph; protective cap retained. · Cable plug / cable end

Not to scale. Technical and rights review pending.

Inspect view & provenance (private workspace)
Mini-TOSLINK connector: cable-end plug, exterior side study. Long, round mini-optical shank; optical tip, not an electrical ring map. Not to scale; no pinout. (private workspace)

P025 / Inherited recognition study

Mini-TOSLINK connector

Mini-TOSLINK connector / previously depicted manufacturer example

Exterior side study · Cable plug / cable end

Not to scale. Technical and rights review pending.

Inspect view & provenance (private workspace)

Decision field guide 06 Optical versus electrical

The optical path is not an analog jack

TOSLINK and Mini-TOSLINK are optical forms. A similar-sized 3.5 mm metal-contact plug is not evidence of optical capability.

Conceptual optical versus electrical decision path; steps and conditions appear in the text equivalent alongside. Illustration not to scale or a compatibility finding.
Original explanatory schematic · not to scale · read the exact source scope. Scroll horizontally on small screens.

Read the decision

  1. Confirm both endpoints expose optical output/input, not just a 3.5 mm opening.
  2. Match full-size TOSLINK and Mini-TOSLINK ends to the documented physical optical ports.
  3. Check supported digital audio format and channel mode; a physically matching optical cable does not settle ADAT versus S/PDIF.

Still unknown: The diagram does not claim that every optical port supports every optical audio format.

Compare the optical connectors

Existing evidence: C024A · C025A · C323A source records S845 · S405 · S380. See each source record for its inspection date and scope; graphic interpretation remains pending independent technical and publication review.

Visual reference / P025

A slender optical plug is not a headphone verdict.

PLUG EXTERIOR

Recognition, not measurement. Each drawing is fitted independently: equal boxes do not mean equal sizes. Contact detail is deliberately omitted.

01 / Cable-end plugExterior side study
Mini-TOSLINK connector: cable-end plug, exterior side study. Long, round mini-optical shank; optical tip, not an electrical ring map. Not to scale; no pinout.

Cable extends to the right; exterior only.

Qualitative recognition study interpreted from the pictured manufacturer example. Inner contacts, exact dimensions and hidden surfaces are omitted.

Two things to notice

  1. Long, round mini-optical shank
  2. Optical tip, not an electrical ring map

What the picture cannot tell you

The pictured THINTOSMIN6 cable end is an exact example. Some sockets are combination designs; this drawing cannot identify their supported modes.

No receptacle drawn: a sufficiently clear, role-specific opening was not visually inspected for this pilot. Do not infer it by mirroring the plug.

Sources, drawing scope & rights

Visual references checked 2026-10-09. These are new, source-scoped recognition studies, not approved mechanical drawings, pinouts or compatibility verdicts. Independent drawing review remains pending.

Original Port & Cable vector study. Third-party reference photographs are linked, not copied or bundled.

StarTech.com — THINTOSMIN6 digital optical cable datasheet
Page 1: product photograph and two named cable ends. PDF page visually inspected. Exact pictured TOSLINK and mini-optical cable-end exteriors; no socket or electrical contact pattern inferred.

Source image: Cable-end plug →

This inspection does not refresh any canonical claim, source-review date or publication approval.

Look twiceCompare TOSLINK connector →Compare DVI-D dual-link connector →

Flagship reference

Practical answers for Mini-TOSLINK connector

Start with the answer. Follow the real distinction, then the source-scoped next check. All evidence dates and publication blockers remain unchanged.

V102Q06 Practical reference

Can I put a Mini-TOSLINK adapter into any 3.5 mm headphone jack?

Short answer A similar-size opening does not establish an optical output. Google explicitly documents analog plus optical output on Chromecast Audio; Apple’s older examples are model-scoped, not a promise about every headphone jack.

Which distinction matters?

What you are checkingWhat the cited evidence establishes
3.5 mm analog audio connectorMetal contacts carry analog signals
3.5 mm optical miniplugAn optical path, not an analog headphone pin assignment
Combined analog/optical jackOnly confirmed where the exact device documentation says so

Next checks, in order

  1. Identify the exact model and look for optical input/output in its technical specification.
  2. Choose the correct cable end or manufacturer-specified optical adapter.
  3. Verify the receiver’s supported optical digital audio format separately.

Still unresolved: Physical fit alone does not establish optical capability, microphone support, or simultaneous analog/optical operation.

Full-size versus Mini-TOSLINK See the optical connection decision
Claim-level evidence, source locators and limits

Existing evidence claims: C025A · C025B · C025C · C025D · C025E. These are editorial field answers over inherited source records, not newly approved specifications.

  • S845 · CLIFF Electronic Components — Opening optical/light transmission description; TOSLINK to Mini-TOSLINK3.5mm lead sets; Mini-TOSLINK optical jack plug; FM65215/FM65220/FM65225 and FM65010 adapter listings.. Recorded inspection 2026-10-21; Product-family optical identification only. The3.5mm similarity warning is editorial caution, not measured user confusion. No dimensional tolerances or source photos were imported.
  • S406 · Apple — Learn about the ports on your Mac: Analog audio out and Audio in table rows.. Recorded inspection 2026-10-07; General guide, not an exact-model optical port inventory. Optical input on some Macs must not be treated as output support or as support on every headphone socket.
  • S407 · Apple — Audio section: 3.5 mm headphone jack and digital/analog line-out support.. Recorded inspection 2026-10-07; The page says digital/analog; it does not itself specify an optical connector geometry, electrical pin map, sample-rate limit or capabilities of later MacBook models.
  • S408 · Google — Ports and connectors: 3.5 mm jack with analog and optical digital audio output.. Recorded inspection 2026-10-07; No universal miniplug support, optical input, simultaneous-use guarantee, full codec list or connector mechanical drawing is established by this specification.
  • S410 · Hosa Technology — Product description and connector labels: male TOSLINK optical cable to 3.5 mm combo jack; GOP-490 identity.. Recorded inspection 2026-10-07; Marketing examples such as iMac do not select a model. No pinout, insertion dimensions, direction guarantee, codec decoder, loss budget or universal headphone-jack compatibility is provided.

Neither the source inspection dates nor the evidence dataset has been refreshed. No physical tests, exact-device compatibility approval, pinout or fabrication geometry is implied.

The useful distinction

Recognize it. Then verify it.

Mini-TOSLINK uses a 3.5 mm optical form that can be confused with analog audio connectors. [C025A]

Apple distinguishes a metal 3.5 mm analog plug from a 3.5 mm optical plug, and describes a TOSLINK miniplug adapter or optical lead for optical digital input on some Mac computers. [C025B]

Google explicitly lists the Chromecast Audio 3.5 mm jack as providing analog and optical digital audio output. [C025C]

Apple lists digital/analog line-out support at the headphone jack of the MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015). The wording is preserved without adding a connector pin map or extending it to other models. [C025D]

Hosa describes GOP-490 as adapting a male TOSLINK optical cable to a 3.5 mm combo jack, with TOSLINK and Mini-TOSLINK connector labels. [C025E]

CLIFF distinguishes the FM65010 3.5 mm optical-jack adaptor from the separately listed FM65215 mixed-ended optical cable. [C025F]

The CLIFF FM65215, FM65220 and FM65225 table specifies different cable lengths beside a shared optical-cable photograph. [C025G]

Identify the documented form

Confirm optical support before treating a small round socket as Mini-TOSLINK.

  1. Mini-TOSLINK is an optical form, despite the familiar small audio-plug size. S845
  2. Chromecast Audio explicitly documents analog and optical output on its named jack; that is exact-device evidence, not support on every headphone socket. S408
  3. CLIFF lists an optical adaptor separately from its mixed-ended optical cable; distinguish the accessory object being identified. S533
Documented identity facts; exact part and variant scope remains with each value
Nominal contactsNot applicableS845 · S406 · S408 · S407 · S410 · S533 · S533Optical connector end: electrical contact/pin quantities are not applicable. Fiber count and internal transmitter/receiver module terminals are different facts.
Positions / cavity spanNot applicableS845 · S406 · S408 · S407 · S410 · S533 · S533Optical connector end: electrical contact/pin quantities are not applicable. Fiber count and internal transmitter/receiver module terminals are different facts.
Populated contactsNot applicableS845 · S406 · S408 · S407 · S410 · S533 · S533Optical connector end: electrical contact/pin quantities are not applicable. Fiber count and internal transmitter/receiver module terminals are different facts.
Connector roleNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Rows, pitch, dimensions, keying and view limits
Additional scoped facts; not a fabrication drawing or a mating approval
Contact rowsNot applicableS845 · S406 · S408 · S407 · S410 · S533 · S533Optical connector end: electrical contact/pin quantities are not applicable. Fiber count and internal transmitter/receiver module terminals are different facts.
Contact pitchNot applicableS845 · S406 · S408 · S407 · S410 · S533 · S533Optical connector end: electrical contact/pin quantities are not applicable. Fiber count and internal transmitter/receiver module terminals are different facts.
Dimensions / axis3.5 mm Nominal optical plug diameter (Mini-TOSLINK optical form)S845Qualified exact source facts only; counterpart, mounting-acceptance, cable, port, termination and assembly context remains separately labelled in variant_notes. Consumer identification / documented standard or product class only
Coupling / latchNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Keying / polarizationNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
View conventionNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Contact gender / arrangementNot applicableS845 · S406 · S408 · S407 · S410 · S533 · S533Optical connector end: electrical contact/pin quantities are not applicable. Fiber count and internal transmitter/receiver module terminals are different facts.
MountingNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Shell / formNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
ManufacturerCLIFF (FM65215)S533Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example FM65215: TOSLINK-to-3.5mm optical cable assembly. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. Do not derive electricalTRS/TRRS contacts from the round optical end, or infer photograph cable length.
SeriesTOSLINK optical leads (FM65215)S533Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example FM65215: TOSLINK-to-3.5mm optical cable assembly. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. Do not derive electricalTRS/TRRS contacts from the round optical end, or infer photograph cable length.
Exact part / implementationFM65215 (FM65215)S533Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example FM65215: TOSLINK-to-3.5mm optical cable assembly. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. Do not derive electricalTRS/TRRS contacts from the round optical end, or infer photograph cable length.
Recorded markingsNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Keep this limit: Apple’s description of optical input on some Macs does not establish the direction or support of another model. S406 · S407

Make the next check

Find an explicit optical input/output statement for the exact device, then choose the documented optical ends.

Existing source inspection and AI review remain distinct from independent technical review. A matching form does not establish a safe connection.

Recorded variant and source limits
  • No connector mating tolerances, insertion depth or fabrication dimensions have been verified.
  • A module PCB pin map or a combination socket’s analog terminals must not be imported as optical cable contacts.
  • Check exact output/input roles, receiver mode and audio decoding; a matching connector does not prove them.
  • No physical sample or hardware connection has been tested.
  • Retained dimensions context (excluded from normalized contact/body field): 1500 mm / complete named cable assembly length. Exact named example FM65215: TOSLINK-to-3.5mm optical cable assembly. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. Do not derive electricalTRS/TRRS contacts from the round optical end, or infer photograph cable length. Sources: S533: Issue5 p.2 item row and specifications; also p.1 FM65010 adaptor illustration
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Bounded facts, visible unknowns

Specifications and limits

Mini-TOSLINK connector facts and limitations
MediumOptical, not analog TRS [C025A]
Nominal form3.5 mm optical connector [C025A]
Mechanical dimensionsNo independently reviewed mechanical drawing in this release; do not use this page for fabrication.
Engineering pinoutSource-checked engineering profile available; independent review pending. Open engineering profile →
Verified device listNot included. Check exact device and accessory documentation.
A boundary, not an omission to guess around.

This record is an identification starting point. It does not provide measured mating tolerances, a wiring pinout, electrical approval, or a list of verified device models. Use the original device and accessory documentation to resolve the remaining requirements.

Before you connect

What to check

  1. Confirm the device actually supports optical audio at this port.
  2. Identify the other cable end and required optical format.
  3. Do not treat a size-matched metal-contact plug as an optical converter.
Trace a supported connection class →

Can I connect…

Common connections for this connector

All connection questions →

Optical reference depth

A 3.5 mm opening alone does not establish optical support. The new combination-socket guide keeps exact Google and Apple statements separate from generic headphone jacks.

Your next step

Move from the form to the requirement.

Read the engineering reference Source-scoped details, orientation and explicit unknowns.Work through a connection Choose your task before deciding on a cable.Explore this evidence trail Inspect the claims and their dependencies. (private workspace)

The source trail

Evidence for this page

AI-assisted inspection is not independent engineering review. Source scope and access limitations are disclosed below. Procedural checklists are editorial requirements, not hardware measurements.

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C025ASource checked · pending review

Mini-TOSLINK uses a 3.5 mm optical form that can be confused with analog audio connectors.

CLIFF Electronic Components · TOSLINK Optical Audio Data Cables ↗

Locator: Opening optical/light transmission description; TOSLINK to Mini-TOSLINK3.5mm lead sets; Mini-TOSLINK optical jack plug; FM65215/FM65220/FM65225 and FM65010 adapter listings.
Access: public page. Product-family optical identification only. The3.5mm similarity warning is editorial caution, not measured user confusion. No dimensional tolerances or source photos were imported.

S845: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)

Claim scope: Consumer identification / documented standard or product class only. Next review due 2027-01-19.

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C025BSource checked · pending review

Apple distinguishes a metal 3.5 mm analog plug from a 3.5 mm optical plug, and describes a TOSLINK miniplug adapter or optical lead for optical digital input on some Mac computers.

Apple · Use the ports on your Mac ↗

Locator: Learn about the ports on your Mac: Analog audio out and Audio in table rows.
Access: public page. General guide, not an exact-model optical port inventory. Optical input on some Macs must not be treated as output support or as support on every headphone socket.

S406: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)

Claim scope: General Mac guide terminology and some-model optical input only; not proof of output support, a socket pinout or every Mac model’s capabilities.. Next review due 2027-01-05.

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C025CSource checked · pending review

Google explicitly lists the Chromecast Audio 3.5 mm jack as providing analog and optical digital audio output.

Google · Chromecast audio specifications ↗

Locator: Ports and connectors: 3.5 mm jack with analog and optical digital audio output.
Access: public page. No universal miniplug support, optical input, simultaneous-use guarantee, full codec list or connector mechanical drawing is established by this specification.

S408: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)

Claim scope: Exact Chromecast Audio specification only; no optical input, simultaneous-mode behavior or support on unrelated 3.5 mm sockets is inferred.. Next review due 2027-01-05.

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C025DSource checked · pending review

Apple lists digital/analog line-out support at the headphone jack of the MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015). The wording is preserved without adding a connector pin map or extending it to other models.

Apple · MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015) — Technical Specifications ↗

Locator: Audio section: 3.5 mm headphone jack and digital/analog line-out support.
Access: public page. The page says digital/analog; it does not itself specify an optical connector geometry, electrical pin map, sample-rate limit or capabilities of later MacBook models.

S407: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)

Claim scope: Exact Apple model and source wording only; the specification does not itself establish optical geometry, input capability or later model support.. Next review due 2027-01-05.

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C025ESource checked · pending review

Hosa describes GOP-490 as adapting a male TOSLINK optical cable to a 3.5 mm combo jack, with TOSLINK and Mini-TOSLINK connector labels.

Hosa Technology · GOP-490 Fiber Optic Adapter — Toslink to Mini-Toslink ↗

Locator: Product description and connector labels: male TOSLINK optical cable to 3.5 mm combo jack; GOP-490 identity.
Access: public page. Marketing examples such as iMac do not select a model. No pinout, insertion dimensions, direction guarantee, codec decoder, loss budget or universal headphone-jack compatibility is provided.

S410: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)

Claim scope: Named optical adapter as a connector-form example only; not evidence that a generic analog headphone jack acquires optical support.. Next review due 2027-01-05.

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C025FSource checked · pending review

CLIFF distinguishes the FM65010 3.5 mm optical-jack adaptor from the separately listed FM65215 mixed-ended optical cable.

CLIFF · TOSLINK optical cables and 3.5 mm optical adaptor — issue 5 ↗

Locator: Issue 5, copyright 09/2023; PDF pp.1–2: FM65010 adaptor and FM65215/20/25 mixed-ended optical cables. Only p.2 photograph visually inspected.
Access: public pdf text. Only those dated item rows and the shared FM652xx photograph. The photograph does not identify a cable length. Caps obscure the optical ends. Ambiguous numerical aperture and material units are not imported.

S533: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)

Claim scope: Those item identities, not universal compatibility with every 3.5 mm socket. The exact FM65010 image was not visually inspected.. Next review due 2027-01-09.

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C025GSource checked · pending review

The CLIFF FM65215, FM65220 and FM65225 table specifies different cable lengths beside a shared optical-cable photograph.

CLIFF · TOSLINK optical cables and 3.5 mm optical adaptor — issue 5 ↗

Locator: Issue 5, copyright 09/2023; PDF pp.1–2: FM65010 adaptor and FM65215/20/25 mixed-ended optical cables. Only p.2 photograph visually inspected.
Access: public pdf text. Only those dated item rows and the shared FM652xx photograph. The photograph does not identify a cable length. Caps obscure the optical ends. Ambiguous numerical aperture and material units are not imported.

S533: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)

Claim scope: The photograph supports a named-series view, not identification of one exact cable-length code. The depicted tip remains capped in the original study.. Next review due 2027-01-09.

Suggest a correction to this field note →

Common questions

Questions this record can help resolve

Does TOSLINK have an electrical pinout?Separate the optical cable interface from the electronics in a transmitter, receiver or combination socket.Is Mini-TOSLINK the same as a 3.5 mm headphone plug?Similar size is not a signal specification; check the exact socket’s documented role.Why can a TOSLINK cable fit an ADAT port but not produce sound?Connector fit does not select the receiver’s digital mode or supply a missing audio decoder.Does a Mini-TOSLINK adapter convert analog audio?Distinguish optical form adaptation from signal conversion and device capability.

Put this field note to work.

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SOURCE-QUALIFIED OPTICAL REFERENCE

Identify the item. Keep its role explicit.

CLIFF FM65010 optical-jack adaptor

Source / component role
Optical adaptor, distinct from the FM65215 cable
Documented distinction
A separate catalogue item; the exact adaptor photograph was not inspected.
What this establishes
The item text says optical. A 3.5 mm shape alone does not establish an optical-capable socket.
Not established
Exact adaptor geometry and compatibility with a particular port.
Next check
Confirm the port is documented for optical use and obtain the exact adaptor drawing.

No source-observed physical view is selected for this row.

Evidence, observation & limits

Inspected . C025F

TOSLINK optical cables and 3.5 mm optical adaptor — issue 5 ↗
V131 observation: Issue 5, copyright 09/2023; PDF pp.1–2: FM65010 adaptor and FM65215/20/25 mixed-ended optical cables. Only p.2 photograph visually inspected.
Canonical source record S533 dated 2026-10-11. The V131 visit is recorded separately; inherited source dates are unchanged.

No hardware test, independent technical approval or rights clearance is asserted.

CLIFF FM65215 / FM65220 / FM65225 family

Source / component role
Cable-end study, protective cap visible
Documented distinction
Three length rows accompany the shared photograph.
What this establishes
The study shows the family exterior with its cap, not an exact length or an exposed optical tip.
Not established
Cable-length identity, uncapped tip, receiver function and codec support.
Next check
Use the ordered code for length; use equipment documentation for function.
Inspect the declared view → (private workspace)
Evidence, observation & limits

Inspected . C025G

TOSLINK optical cables and 3.5 mm optical adaptor — issue 5 ↗
V131 observation: Issue 5, copyright 09/2023; PDF pp.1–2: FM65010 adaptor and FM65215/20/25 mixed-ended optical cables. Only p.2 photograph visually inspected.
Canonical source record S533 dated 2026-10-11. The V131 visit is recorded separately; inherited source dates are unchanged.

No hardware test, independent technical approval or rights clearance is asserted.

Read the optical role chart and field guide →

Evidence behind this page

Scope first. Source second. Approval separate.

6 linked sources · 7 scoped claims · 0 sources with inspection/access flags.

Page scope: consumer_pilot

Assessment 2026-10-22 · earliest scheduled source review 2027-01-05. This is a recorded-date assessment, not a live source check. Page-level independent review is not established by this panel.

Inspect 6 source scopes, access limits and dates

S406 · Use the ports on your Mac

Apple · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-07 · due 2027-01-05

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Apple distinguishes metal 3.5 mm analog plugs from 3.5 mm optical plugs and describes optical input on some Mac computers only.

Not established / limitations: General guide, not an exact-model optical port inventory. Optical input on some Macs must not be treated as output support or as support on every headphone socket.

Locator: Learn about the ports on your Mac: Analog audio out and Audio in table rows.

S407 · MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015) — Technical Specifications

Apple · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-07 · due 2027-01-05

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Exact Early 2015 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro audio-role wording only.

Not established / limitations: The page says digital/analog; it does not itself specify an optical connector geometry, electrical pin map, sample-rate limit or capabilities of later MacBook models.

Locator: Audio section: 3.5 mm headphone jack and digital/analog line-out support.

S408 · Chromecast audio specifications

Google · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-07 · due 2027-01-05

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Exact Chromecast Audio combination-output role only, not a generic 3.5 mm socket claim.

Not established / limitations: No universal miniplug support, optical input, simultaneous-use guarantee, full codec list or connector mechanical drawing is established by this specification.

Locator: Ports and connectors: 3.5 mm jack with analog and optical digital audio output.

S410 · GOP-490 Fiber Optic Adapter — Toslink to Mini-Toslink

Hosa Technology · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-07 · due 2027-01-05

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Exact GOP-490 optical form adaptation only. No analog/digital signal conversion is represented.

Not established / limitations: Marketing examples such as iMac do not select a model. No pinout, insertion dimensions, direction guarantee, codec decoder, loss budget or universal headphone-jack compatibility is provided.

Locator: Product description and connector labels: male TOSLINK optical cable to 3.5 mm combo jack; GOP-490 identity.

S533 · TOSLINK optical cables and 3.5 mm optical adaptor — issue 5

CLIFF · Unclassified publisher domain · inspected 2026-10-11 · due 2027-01-09

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Only those dated item rows and the shared FM652xx photograph. The photograph does not identify a cable length. Caps obscure the optical ends. Ambiguous numerical aperture and material units are not imported.

Not established / limitations: Only those dated item rows and the shared FM652xx photograph. The photograph does not identify a cable length. Caps obscure the optical ends. Ambiguous numerical aperture and material units are not imported.

Locator: Issue 5, copyright 09/2023; PDF pp.1–2: FM65010 adaptor and FM65215/20/25 mixed-ended optical cables. Only p.2 photograph visually inspected.

S845 · TOSLINK Optical Audio Data Cables

CLIFF Electronic Components · Unclassified publisher domain · inspected 2026-10-21 · due 2027-01-19

Within inspection window

Scoped support: The manufacturer explicitly describes the rectangular and3.5mm mini forms as optical. No analog-to-optical conversion or universal audio-format ceiling follows.

Not established / limitations: Product-family optical identification only. The3.5mm similarity warning is editorial caution, not measured user confusion. No dimensional tolerances or source photos were imported.

Locator: Opening optical/light transmission description; TOSLINK to Mini-TOSLINK3.5mm lead sets; Mini-TOSLINK optical jack plug; FM65215/FM65220/FM65225 and FM65010 adapter listings.

Trace 7 claims to their source records

C025A · P025

Mini-TOSLINK uses a 3.5 mm optical form that can be confused with analog audio connectors.

Claim scope: Consumer identification / documented standard or product class only

Source links: S845 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C025B · P025

Apple distinguishes a metal 3.5 mm analog plug from a 3.5 mm optical plug, and describes a TOSLINK miniplug adapter or optical lead for optical digital input on some Mac computers.

Claim scope: General Mac guide terminology and some-model optical input only; not proof of output support, a socket pinout or every Mac model’s capabilities.

Source links: S406 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C025C · P025

Google explicitly lists the Chromecast Audio 3.5 mm jack as providing analog and optical digital audio output.

Claim scope: Exact Chromecast Audio specification only; no optical input, simultaneous-mode behavior or support on unrelated 3.5 mm sockets is inferred.

Source links: S408 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C025D · P025

Apple lists digital/analog line-out support at the headphone jack of the MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015). The wording is preserved without adding a connector pin map or extending it to other models.

Claim scope: Exact Apple model and source wording only; the specification does not itself establish optical geometry, input capability or later model support.

Source links: S407 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C025E · P025

Hosa describes GOP-490 as adapting a male TOSLINK optical cable to a 3.5 mm combo jack, with TOSLINK and Mini-TOSLINK connector labels.

Claim scope: Named optical adapter as a connector-form example only; not evidence that a generic analog headphone jack acquires optical support.

Source links: S410 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C025F · P025

CLIFF distinguishes the FM65010 3.5 mm optical-jack adaptor from the separately listed FM65215 mixed-ended optical cable.

Claim scope: Those item identities, not universal compatibility with every 3.5 mm socket. The exact FM65010 image was not visually inspected.

Source links: S533 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C025G · P025

The CLIFF FM65215, FM65220 and FM65225 table specifies different cable lengths beside a shared optical-cable photograph.

Claim scope: The photograph supports a named-series view, not identification of one exact cable-length code. The depicted tip remains capped in the original study.

Source links: S533 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

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Recorded evidence only. An inspection date, publisher label, source link or generated packet is not independent technical review, hardware testing, fabrication approval or a compatibility verdict.