AudioQuest CinemaQuest YIQ-A Component Video Cable 12m (39.4 ft)

The AudioQuest CinemaQuest YIQ-A is a high-performance analog component video cable designed to deliver detailed, accurate video signals between compatible home theatre components. Featuring three individually constructed 75-ohm coaxial cables, the YIQ-A carries the separate Y, Pb and Pr component video signals required for high-quality analog video reproduction.

Measuring 12 metres (39.4 feet), this extended-length cable is particularly suitable for connecting DVD players, component-video source equipment, AV receivers and projectors positioned at greater distances from one another. Its dedicated three-channel construction helps maintain signal integrity without combining the individual component video signals into a single composite connection.

The YIQ-A uses 26 AWG solid copper conductors with 1.25% silver plating, nitrogen-injected hard-cell foam insulation and a combination foil and copper-braid shielding system. Gold-plated RCA contacts provide dependable connections, while the black and dark grey PVC jacket offers a durable exterior for home theatre installations.

Dedicated Three-Channel Component Video Design

The YIQ-A consists of three identical coaxial video cables, each engineered to carry one component of the analog YPbPr video signal. The green connector carries luminance information, while the blue and red connectors carry the corresponding colour-difference signals.

Keeping these signals separate avoids the combining and separation processes associated with composite and S-Video connections, helping preserve video detail and colour information when used with compatible equipment.

Solid Silver-Plated Copper Conductors

Each coaxial channel features a 26 AWG solid copper centre conductor with a silver layer representing approximately 1.25% of the total conductor material.

Silver plating is used to enhance high-frequency signal transmission, while the solid conductor construction helps provide consistent electrical characteristics throughout the cable.

Nitrogen-Injected Hard-Cell Foam Insulation

AudioQuest uses nitrogen-injected hard-cell foam insulation to minimize the influence of the dielectric material on the video signal.

This insulation system also helps maintain the stable 75-ohm characteristic impedance required for accurate component video transmission.

Double-Shielded Cable Construction

The YIQ-A incorporates a combination of aluminium foil and copper-braid shielding designed to provide complete shielding coverage around each video channel.

This construction helps protect the analog video signals from unwanted electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference, particularly important when routing longer cables near other electronic equipment.

Gold-Plated RCA Connections

The cable features six RCA male connectors with gold-plated contacts, providing three connections at each end.

Green, blue and red colour-coded connector markings simplify installation and help ensure the correct component video channels are connected between compatible devices.

Extended 12-Metre Cable Length

The 12-metre (39.4-foot) length provides additional flexibility for installations involving remotely located source components, ceiling-mounted projectors and larger home theatre rooms.

The YIQ-A is intended for analog component video connections and does not directly connect to HDMI, DisplayPort or other digital video interfaces.

Features

• High-performance analog component video cable from the AudioQuest CinemaQuest series
• Extended 12 m (39.4 ft) cable length
• Three separate 75-ohm coaxial video channels
• Designed for YPbPr component video signal transmission
• 26 AWG solid silver-plated copper centre conductors
• 1.25% silver conductor plating
• Nitrogen-injected hard-cell foam insulation
• Combination aluminium foil and copper-braid shielding
• Gold-plated RCA connector contacts
• Green, blue and red colour-coded component video connectors
• Durable black and dark grey PVC cable jacket
• Suitable for compatible DVD players, AV receivers, televisions and projectors

Specifications

General

• Brand: AudioQuest
• Series: CinemaQuest
• Model: YIQ-A 12.0M
• Product Type: Component Video Cable
• Signal Format: Analog YPbPr Component Video
• Number of Video Channels: 3
• Quantity: 1 Three-Channel Cable Assembly

Connectors

• Connector A: 3 x RCA Male
• Connector B: 3 x RCA Male
• Total RCA Connectors: 6
• Connector Contact Finish: Gold-Plated
• Connector Identification: Green (Y), Blue (Pb) and Red (Pr)
• Connection Impedance: 75 Ohms

Conductor Construction

• Conductor Material: Solid Silver-Plated Copper
• Conductor Gauge: 26 AWG
• Silver Content: 1.25% of Total Conductor Material
• Cable Geometry: 3 x 75-Ohm Coaxial
• Dielectric: Nitrogen-Injected Hard-Cell Foam
• Shielding: Aluminium Foil and Copper Braid
• Shielding Coverage: 100% Combined Coverage
• Outer Jacket: Black and Dark Grey PVC

Dimensions and Compatibility

• Cable Length: 12 m (39.4 ft)
• Compatible Connections: Analog Component Video Y/Pb/Pr RCA
• Typical Applications: DVD Players, Compatible AV Receivers, Televisions and Projectors
• Audio Transmission: Not Supported
• HDMI Connection: Not Supported Without Separate Signal Conversion

What's in the Box

• 1 x AudioQuest CinemaQuest YIQ-A 12 m (39.4 ft) Component Video Cable with Three RCA Connectors at Each End