First USB connector with an integrated EMC filter and ESD protection

Würth Elektronik’s WE-EPLE USB 2.0 type A jack, the world’s first USB connector with an integrated EMC filter and ESD protection, is now available from Farnell element14. The jack is pad-compatible with most conventional USB connectors and has the same dimensions. Existing designs can be transformed into EMC-compatible designs with ease. The integrated EMC filter eliminates broadband interference on voltage and signal lines, while being almost invisible to the signal lines. This results in: 1 - Vcc filter impedance above 100ohm in the 20MHz range to far in excess of 1GHz 2 - Common-mode suppression at 240MHz far in excess of 250ohm 3 - ESD suppression at levels of low 10V at level 4 ESD pulses with 15kV. The connectors are compatible with the USB 2.0 standard and suit applications such as circuit protection (without additional redesign due to EMI noise reduction), most USB applications and space-constrained applications areas, says the company.