Digital Audio Cables

A common use for the DIGITAL OPTICAL (S/PDIF) interface is to carry compressed digital audio as defined by...

A common use for the DIGITAL OPTICAL (S/PDIF) interface is to carry compressed digital audio as defined by the standard IEC 61937. This mode is used to connect the output of a DVD player to a home-theater receiver that supports Dolby Digital orDTS surround sound. Another common use is to carry uncompressed digital audio from a CD player to a receiver. This specification also allows for the coupling of personal computer digital sound (if equipped) via optical or coax to Dolby or DTS capable receivers.