Space-saving connector family with top-mount connector and plug assembly

Hirose has added a top-mount version to its compact USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C connector family. This rugged USB connector comes with a small PCB footprint. Created for electronic devices sensitive to high-vibration and drop impacts, the top-mount CX90B1 Series USB connector gives enhanced mounting strength to the PCB for enhanced durability. With a depth of only 8.15mm, the miniature device offers additional PCB space for optimised antenna design and larger battery capacity. Supporting high-speed applications, the connector provides up to 10Gbps. The SMT connector offers a symmetrical mating design that permits reversible plug insertion. To improve mounting accuracy, the series has built-in guide posts that ensure precise connector positioning and orientation on the PCB. "The space-saving CX90B1 Series USB connector and CX60 Series plug supports next-generation transmission speeds while reducing the occupied mounting area in comparison with comparable connectors on the market. This allows OEMs to reduce the size of their portable electronic devices," said Bill Kysiak, product marketing manager for Hirose Electric USA.