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DuPont’s Zytel HTN selected for use in USB Type-C 3.1 connectors

December 11, 2015 By Abby Esposito Leave a Comment

DuPont’s Zytel HTN high-performance polyamide resin has been selected for use in reversible-plug USB Type-C connectors, which are forecast to replace Type-A and Type-B connectors and rule as the universal port for all devices, including desktops, laptops and mobile phones. Requirements for use in USB Type-C and Type-C 3.1 connectors proved to be challenging for […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: DuPont

Connector Tips welcomes expert contributing author

October 1, 2013 By Mary Gannon 2 Comments

Dave Brearley

When we launched this site just a few months ago, our goal was to bring our readers the most recent news about connector technologies, but more importantly, to give readers insight and knowledge to do their jobs better when it comes to specifying connectors and related technologies. So it is with great pleasure that we […]

Filed Under: Featured, Industry News, Mary Gannon's blog Tagged With: Amphenol, Berg Electronics, DuPont, FCI, Molex

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