Playback Head Assembly
AssemblyMagnetic read head extracting audio signal from tape. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Playback Head Assembly parts and their functions
4 top-level parts · 4 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferrite Head Core | 1× | Soft ferrite C-core optimized for 20 Hz–20 kHz audio bandwidth. |
| 2 | Playback Gap | 1× | 3–4 μm gap between core halves creating magnetic field for tape signal reading. |
| 3 | Head Coil | 1× | 1000-turn copper wire winding on ferrite core converting magnetic flux to voltage. |
| 4 | Head Cartridge | 1× | Molded plastic cartridge housing head core and coil, mounted on fixed arm. |
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Bill of materials for Playback Head Assembly
4 top-level lines · 4 rows shown · 4 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
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| 1 | Ferrite Head Core | cassette-player-head-core | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Playback Gap | cassette-player-head-gap | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Head Coil | cassette-player-head-winding | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Head Cartridge | cassette-player-head-bracket | 1× | 1 | · | part |
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Where the playback head assembly is used
1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assemblyUsed in 1 assembly
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🇨🇳Foxconn
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Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| flex.com ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dixoninfo.com ↗ | Noida, IN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| bydelectronic.com ↗ | Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| venture.com.sg ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |