Summary

Headset/headphone interfaces of diameter 3.5 mm and 2.5 mm have been widely used in digital mobile terminals during recent years. Nowadays, the consumer is free to choose either the headset/headphone originally provided by the terminal manufacturer or others that are offered separately. However, the quality of service/quality of experience (QoS/QoE) perceived by users is influenced by both the electrical performance of the interface and the compatibility between the terminal and the connected headset/headphone. Recommendation ITU‑T P.382 specifies critical physical and electroacoustical characteristics for the universal headset interface with more than four terminals and provides corresponding test methods.