A look behind the scenes at GCT durability testing PCB mount micro usb plug vertical - USB3150. This USB connector is suitable for 10,000 mating cycles, you’ll see it being put through it’s paces at the Global Connector Technology test center.
In this video, the vertical USB plug is mating with a horizontal, PCB mounted, USB micro receptacle. You can see that both PCB’s are held in a fixture for testing purposes.
The USB3150 has a tiny footprint (7.35mm x 2.80mm) and low profile height (7.13mm) above PCB. Competition parts are bulky, taking up a large piece of PCB real estate and higher in profile.
Customers are using this connector in docking applications, normally to charge a handheld device, that’s why it’s important that the vertical plug is tested to ten thousand cycles, this is actually the standard for Micro USB2.0.
It's important that the connector contacts are plating in 30µ” gold to achieve the high level of mating cycles, watch out for competitor products on the market with thinner levels of gold. You might find a lower cost solutions, but will they perform in demanding applications?
Find out more about the USB3150 micro USB plug vertical here, you can download drawings and full product specification. Our 3D model viewer allows you to view the model online, without installing any special software, click to download 3D models.
Samples are available next day from your local GCT office and from our distributor partners Newark and Farnell.
If you need any help or advice on USB connectors and their applications please contact your local Global Connector Technology sales team.
