GCT launches vertical mount USB type-C plug

7th May 2020

Alex Lynn

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The USB4151 USB type-C plug has high integrity when mounted considering its small PCB footprint. The connector is reinforced with five shell stakes in addition to two locating pegs, a critical requirement when designing equipment for charging and docking applications.

Competing products in the market today often have a large insulator base for stability, which comes at the expense of a larger footprint.

The new connector has all the rich features of the USB Type-C 3.1, including data speeds up to 10Gbps, 5.0A current rating and a reversible form factor.

When paired with GCT’s USB4070 Vertical Type-C receptacle, both connectors create a complete solution for equipment using a docking configuration, such as handheld scanners, wearable technology and docking stations.

“A small connector PCB footprint is desirable for space restricted designs, and vertical mount connectors are ideal,” said Kevin Williams, GCT USA General Manager. “But this can also come at the expense of stability on the board, especially when used in docking designs - this is not an issue for the USB4151 with its five shell stake design. Engineers can feel confident that our new vertical type-C plug will provide a compact yet robust solution for their docking designs.”