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USB Connector Range
Full size types are available in both A & B, A is the ‘in-line’ rectangular type, B the square.
Micro receptacles are available in B & A/B. B types accept USB B cable plugs and A/B types accept USB A or B cable plugs. A/B is normally used in On The Go (OTG) applications. Click here for more information.
Micro receptacles are available in B & A/B. B types accept USB B cable plugs and A/B types accept USB A or B cable plugs. A/B is normally used in On The Go (OTG) applications. Click here for more information.
GCT offer connectors for the following USB versions:
- USB2.0 is suitable to 480 Mbps, with 4 contacts in Full Size, 5 or 10 contacts in Mini and 5 contacts in Micro.
- USB3.0 (also known as USB3.1 Gen 1 or USB Superspeed) is suitable to 5 Gbps, with 9 contacts in Full Size and 10 contacts in Micro.
- USB3.1 (also known as USB3.1 Gen 2 or USB Superspeed+) is suitable to 10 Gbps, with 9 contacts in Full Size, 10 contacts in Micro and 24 contacts in type C.
Male Plugs mate with Female receptacles. When mated the body of the plug is enveloped by the female USB socket.
For Full Size types, mated connectors are held in place by sprung tangs on the female shell which latch into two cavities on the male shell.
For Full Size types, mated connectors are held in place by sprung tangs on the female shell which latch into two cavities on the male shell.
Micro types have the opposite arrangement with tangs on the male shell and cavity on female shells, this is a key reason why USB Micro receptacles are suitable for ten thousand mating cycles.
Type C connectors have internal spring tangs on the male shell.
Contacts & Connections
Europe, Middle East & Africa
London, UK (HQ)
sales@gct-europe.com+44 (0)1707 321122
The Americas
Boston, MA, USA
sales@gct-americas.com+1 978 208 1618
San Jose, CA, USA
sales@gct-americas.com+1 650 448 9660
Asia-Pacific
Hong Kong, HK
sales@gct-apac.com+852 2578 9030
Singapore, SG
sales@gct-apac.com+65 8332 2263
New Delhi, IN
sales@gct-apac.com+91 987 300 8975
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