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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

GCT expands high service distribution coverage with Mouser Electronics

May 21, 2021 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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GCT has announced a global distribution agreement with Mouser Electronics Inc. Mouser will offer a wide range of GCT products, including the latest USB, SIM, memory, board-to-board connectors. Pioneering product lines such as GCT’s ionex range of charging-focused USB Type-C connectors are now available through Mouser Electronics, enhancing access for the wider global design engineering […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: gct

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

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

Short-body USB A connector with no minimal PCB footprint

August 17, 2020 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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To meet increasing demand for compact designs, GCT has launched a short body style USB A connector with a minimal PCB footprint of just 131mm². USB A is a versatile option for a wide range of applications and the all new USB1125 connector from GCT is 25% smaller than full-size equivalents. Despite a shell depth […]

Filed Under: DW sync, EE sync, Featured, Products Tagged With: gct

GCT releases catalog of connector models on SnapEDA

August 8, 2017 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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GCT (Global Connector Technology) and SnapEDA, the Internet’s first parts library for circuit board design, have teamed up to provide symbols and footprints for its connectors across an extensive nine product ranges. With this new collaboration, designers can easily download and design-in GCT’s high-quality and reliable connectors, which include USB, SIM card, FFC, modular jack, […]

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