There’s two cases when hackers have to think about USB-C connector mechanics. The first is when a USB-C connector physically breaks, and the second is when we need to put a connector on our own board.

GCT has launched a short body style USB 2.0 type-A connector to cut PCB footprint to 131mm2. Called USB1125, shell depth has been cut to 10mm, although predicted rated life has been kept high – 5,000 ...

The USB Type-C standard — a set of rules to make smarter USB cables, connectors, and plugs — continues to evolve while expanding the range of applications it can serve. The one-piece solution for the ...

The female part on USB-C is the cable, which is just :facepalm: On the other hand, the electrical design for Lightning is way worse. I've experienced a lot of shorts that burn out the cable, even with ...

Hirose has created a waterproof USB 2.0 Type-C connector. Hirose has created a waterproof USB 2.0 Type-C connector. The IP8x-rated CX90MW6 (lower in image) meets requirements for immersion in 1.5m of ...

USB-C cables and connectors: these are controversial topics, and rightfully so – I don’t want to pull any punches. I will also show you that things don’t have to be that bad for you, as long as you’re ...

Look around your house and chances are you have at least a few devices that use Universal Serial Bus. On average, some 3 billion USB ports are shipped each year, making it by far the most successful ...

Subject line says it all. I'm looking to connect an Xbox Series S/X controller to my PC via USB cable, and have a USB-A female/USB-C male adapter, but I'm trying to remember whether I would also have ...

Today’s consumers have quickly become dependent on mobile devices that incorporate the USB-C, or USB-Type C, communication interface standard—from smartphones and tablets to wearables and laptops. The ...