Building on the existing popular range, these connectors were developed for customers using thicker PCBs, who found the 1.5mm housing and guide length too short for 1.6mm thick PCBs. Leveraging their engineering expertise and in response to this challenge, GCT developed the USB3106 Type B and USB3131 Type A/B with 2.3mm guides, perfect for use in applications with thicker PCBs.
GCT's vertical USB range is now the broadest on the market, with numerous design options, including SMT and pin-mount, with variable-length housings and guides, and optional extra-stability mounting options. The vertical micro USB is ideal for designs where horizontal connectors do not meet customer design requirements; examples of diverse applications include smartwatches, fitness trackers, sports headsets, consumer electronics, wearables, robotics, and home automation.
Radical miniaturization in PCB termination technology
HARTING is expanding its range of PCB terminals and PCB connectors, effectively supporting the trend towards modularization and miniaturization in industrial electronics. Product developers have maximum design freedom at their disposal.
