Molex's more compact USB Type-C connectors offer greater PCB savings while enabling high-frequency mating in data, consumer, and other I/O applications. The USB Type-C connectors are available in plug or receptacle and six different Type-C cable options in black or white.
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Features and Benefits
- Support for 5 A of power in plug and receptacles
- Reduces battery-charging time by 64% versus micro-USB 2.0's current rating of 1.8 A
- Mid-plate connector tongue design in receptacle
- Ensures high reliability while preventing damage from connector abuse
- High-temperature nylon insert-mold receptacle housing
- Increases connector strength to reduce potential shorting between mid-plate and terminals
- Single-piece metal shell on cable plug
- Provides easy identification and differentiation against non-Type-C USB cables
- Up to 10 Gbps data speed
- Ideal for high-speed network applications
- Supports 4K resolution display
- Delivers high-quality display
- Fully shielded
- Provides EMI/RFI protection
- Mylar between plug housing and shell
- Prevents potential electrical shorting during mating
- High normal force terminal design on plug
- Stabilizes electrical performance while supporting higher current-carrying capacity with reduced temperature-rise
- Availability of cable options meeting USB 2.0 and 3.1 speeds
- Suits a variety of users depending on application requirements
Applications
- IoT
- Industrial and commercial
- Automotive
- Consumer
- Medical
- Aviation
- Smart home systems
