NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y.—Faster data transfer speeds, increased power transmission, and smaller PCB footprints are reported to be key advantages of an advanced new series of USB Type C Plugs and Sockets from Keystone Electronics Corp.
USB-C technology is the new standard for charging a whole range of electrical devices. According to a release from Keystone Electronics, the company’s new USB 3.1 Type C Interconnects are well-suited for use with future high-tech devices, such as HD video, data, and charging ports without separate power adapters.
The small-footprint USBs are said to deliver significant PCB real estate reductions to accommodate a variety of devices. This allows them to be “plugged in backwards, upside down, and still function for worry-free connections.” The USB-1 standards supported by these devices include 10Gbps top speed and up to 20V (100W), 3Amp Output; bidirectional power; and orientation-free cable applications, the company said in the release.
For standard or custom USB-C cable assemblies, Keystone offers a Type C Plug Kit (Cat. No. 954), supplied unassembled with a metal housing shell to ensure excellent strain relief. The insulating material for the plug is UL94V-0 rated. For circuit board socket use, USB-C receptacle (Cat. No. 953) is said to offer a hybrid mount configuration, aiding surface mount technology (SMT) contact efficiency with strong, durable solder connections to PCBs with THM devices.
Keystone Electronics Corp. offers a comprehensive line of interconnect components and electronic hardware. All of Keystone’s USB products are available through Keystone’s global distribution network. Modifications, special designs, stamping, machining, assembly services, and application-engineering support are also available, the company said.
Keystone is ISO 9001:2015 certified, with headquarters in the United States and global offices in Europe, Canada, Asia, and Australia.