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USB Type C

Edge-mount, USB Type-C plug expands design flexibility

August 5, 2021 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

GCT’s new edge mount USB Type-C Plug provides design engineers with greater options for docking solutions and plug-in external dongle devices. The USB4155 is mid-mounted to make the best use of the PCB thickness within the profile of the connector. The slim 2.9mm profile offers features on the external metal case that provide excellent EMI […]

Filed Under: connector components, PCB connector, Products, USB Type C Tagged With: gct

Plastic enclosure family features snap-fit closure

June 9, 2021 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

The 1551 miniature plastic enclosure family from Hammond Manufacturing consists of 49 different sizes; in this latest extension to the range, a further 10 variants have been introduced. In addition to the available size and configuration options, a choice of colors, flanged lids, keyring, and USB C versions are also available. The 1551V ventilated sensor […]

Filed Under: Enclosures, PCB connector, USB Type C Tagged With: hammondmanufacturing

Charging-centric, USB Type-C connectors now available in 6-pin versions

February 25, 2021 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

GCT expands its ionex range of charging-centric USB Type-C connectors with all new 6-pin versions, making adoption even more accessible for designs. Ionex offers breakthrough USB Type-C connectors for charging applications. USB4125 and USB4130 are the latest additions to the range and feature a 6-contact configuration, making them GCT’s most cost-effective solution to date with […]

Filed Under: connector components, Products, USB Type C Tagged With: gct

Suntsu introduces new USB Type C connectors

February 22, 2021 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Suntsu USB C Type connectors

Introducing Suntsu’s latest and most powerful cables: USB Type C connectors. USB cables have been used in electronics for years, but these new developments make the USB-C the new industry standard. Recently, it has been incorporated into computers, phones, and tablets. Large companies like Apple are getting rid of older, larger USBs and making way […]

Filed Under: DW sync, EE sync, Featured, Products, USB Type C Tagged With: suntsu

USB A connectors tested to 10,000 – 20,000 mating cycles

January 8, 2021 By Redding Traiger Leave a Comment

GCT has launched two USB A connectors with extended mating cycles and enhanced current rating over standard products. The USB1130 and USB1135 are the latest additions to the USB range and are perfect for fast charging and high traffic applications. The USB1130 is a USB-A 2.0 connector tested to 10,000 mating cycles, and the USB1135 […]

Filed Under: Automotive, connector components, Off-Highway, USB Type C Tagged With: gct

Waterproof USB Type C connector reduces footprint by up to 22%

October 2, 2020 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Hirose-waterproof-USB-Type-C-connector

Hirose has launched a rugged, waterproof USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C connector for applications that require miniaturization with resistance to liquid, vibration and/or shock. Requiring a mounting area 22% smaller than other receptacles on the market, the mid-mount CX90MW series offers reliable, high-speed performance in a PCB space-saving design. Rated to IPX8, the waterproof connector […]

Filed Under: DW sync, EE sync, Featured, Products, USB Type C Tagged With: hiroseelectric

USB Type C receptacle designed for power only applications

May 28, 2020 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

CUI Devices USB Type C receptacle

CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group has introduced a new USB Type C connector designed for power only applications. The UJC-HP-3-SMT-TR is a 6-pin USB Type C receptacle that can deliver up to 60 W of power with a 3 A rated current and 20 Vdc rated voltage. By removing the data transfer pins, this USB Type […]

Filed Under: DW sync, EE sync, Products, USB Type C Tagged With: cuidevices

USB Type C right-angle connectors support speeds to 10 Gbps

January 10, 2020 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Stewart Connector usb type C right-angle connector

Stewart Connector, a Bel group company, announces the addition to the USB connector product offering with the release of USB Type-C right angle receptacles. Stewart Connector offers two USB Type-C receptacles with different PCB thickness options. Both options include SMT and through hole signal pins. Stewart USB Type-C connectors are designed to support data speeds […]

Filed Under: DW sync, EE sync, Products, USB Type C Tagged With: stewartconnector

Rugged USB type-C connector supports speeds up to 10 Gb/s

August 8, 2019 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Bulgin Type-C USB connector

Rugged connector and component manufacturer Bulgin has launched a new C-Type USB 3.0 connector, that combines field-proven reliability with data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb/s. The new 4000 series C-Type connector supports USB 3.1 Gen 2, and is also backwards compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices. USB Type-C is rapidly gaining […]

Filed Under: DW sync, EE sync, Products, USB Type C Tagged With: bulgin

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