USB 3.1 Superspeed+

Hitting the ground running with Würth Elektronik's USB 3.1 reversible solution with both receptacles and plugs

Image of Wurth's USB 3.1 Type C - Receptacle and PlugWith 10 Gb/s instead of 5 Gb/s, and up to 20 V power supply, Würth Elektronik's new USB-3.1 standard is an important step forward in development that will open up lots of new applications. Würth Elektronik now offers the needed connectors, jacks and cables. All of their products utilize high temperature LCP plastic with UL94-VW1 flammability ratings as well as a higher operation temperature up to +105˚C.

Features
  • Compliant to USB 3.1 standard
  • High quality LCP plastic
  • UL certified
  • TID listed products
  • Backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and 3.0 standards
  • High number of mating cycles
  • High current capability of 3 A for Type C, 5 A for Type A
  • Power capability of 15 W for Type C and 100 W for Type A power delivery
Applications
  • Hand held devices
  • Data storage
  • Imaging and visualization
  • Replacement of other high speed data interfaces (HDMI, Ethernet, display port)

Additionally, Type C connectors are able to handle 15 W (3 A under 5 V), and with a connector size close to a Mini USB. For supporting reversibility, 24 pins are needed, and pin-out will follow:

USB 3.1 Type C Receptacle Pin-out:

Image of Würth Elektronik USB 3.1 Type C Receptacle Pin-out 

USB 3.1 Type C Full-feature Plug Pin-out:

Image of Würth Elektronik USB 3.1 Type C Full-feature Plug Pin-out

Cables

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionLengthSpecificationsAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
CABLE A PLUG TO C PLUG 3.28'632910731131CABLE A PLUG TO C PLUG 3.28'3.28' (1.00m)USB 10Gbps (USB 3.1, USB 3.x Gen 2, Superspeed+)58 - Immediate$8,632.69View Details
CBL USB2.0 MCR B PLG-C PLG 3.28'632910731611CBL USB2.0 MCR B PLG-C PLG 3.28'3.28' (1.00m)USB 2.0, USB 10Gbps (USB 3.1, USB 3.x Gen 2, Superspeed+)55 - Immediate$5,742.83View Details
CABLE C PLUG TO C PLUG 3.28'632910731731CABLE C PLUG TO C PLUG 3.28'3.28' (1.00m)USB 10Gbps (USB 3.1, USB 3.x Gen 2, Superspeed+)3 - Immediate$13,232.32View Details
CABLE A RCPT TO C PLUG 0.16'632905731122CABLE A RCPT TO C PLUG 0.16'0.16' (50.0mm)USB 5Gbps (USB 3.0, USB 3.x Gen 1, Superspeed), USB 10Gbps (3.1, USB 3.x Gen 2, Superspeed+)652 - Immediate$6,145.13View Details
Published: 2015-07-22