GCT USB Type-C® Connector Solutions
GCT USB Type-C® Connector Solutions are robust and improved I/O interconnect systems with new functionality and increased performance. The USB Type-C connectors feature a reversible mating form factor with up to 10Gbps transfer rates and a 5A max power rating. The connectors operate over 10,000 mating cycles for reliable performance and power delivery. The standard USB Type-C connector has 24 contacts, though other versions offer fewer contacts, like GCT ionex® Type-C with 16 contacts. The GCT USB Type-C Connectors meet USB3.2 specifications, which offer enhanced SuperSpeed+ data transfer modes of up to 20Gbps. The USB Type-C connectors are ideal for users searching for improved technological performance in electronic applications, including tablets, laptops, flash drives, phones, and mobile devices.
Features
- Standard 24 contacts (fewer versions available)
- Meets USB3.2 specifications
- Various PCB orientation and mounting types
- Top mount (soldered to PCB top)
- Mid-mount top and mid-mount bottom (routed hole in PCB for low-profile applications)
- Bottom mount (soldered to PCB bottom, utilizes reversible construction)
- Vertical mount plug and receptacle (mounted at 90°)
Applications
- Tablets
- Laptops
- Flash drives
- Phones/mobile devices
Videos
Internal Construction
PCB Orientations & Mountings
Additional Resources
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