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USB Connector Range

A comprehensive selection of USB connectors available in Full size, Type C, Micro and Mini interface types. Unique USB 2.0 Type-C charging and waterproof Micro USB options are also available in the range. Chances are GCT have the right USB connector for you.

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Defines connector body style, from largest, Full Size, down thru Mini and Micro.

USB2.0 is available in Micro, Mini and Full Size.
USB3.0 is available in Micro and Full Size only.
USB3.1 is available in Type C only.

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.

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.

Position of the connector mating face relative to the PCB. Vertical (straight) is 90° to the PCB, horizontal (right angle) is 180° to the PCB. Upright/flag types have the connector mounted on its side.

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.

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.

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London, UK (HQ)

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+44 (0)1707 321122

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+1 978 208 1618

San Jose, CA, USA

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+1 650 448 9660

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Hong Kong, HK

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+852 2578 9030

Singapore, SG

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+65 8332 2263

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+91 987 300 8975

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