Ruggedized USB Type-C® Connectors

Globtek's ruggedized USB00016 USB-C connectors are designed to solve the problem of users who tend to be abusive to devices. Charging cables with USB Type-C connectors are the most widely used in today’s electronics for most switch mode power supplies and chargers. One of the most common causes of cable breakage is the improper removal from the applied system device. Pulling the cable midpoint or even pulling on the overmolded body of the connector can cause damage from improper insertion force and pulling tension stress of the connector.

GlobTek’s USB-C connector helps improve EMI performance with the shield. A unibody plug and PCB cover with an integrated cable clamp provide superior ruggedness. It prevents breakage that may be seen on simple USB-C cables with separate plug and PCB components. At the rear of the unibody assembly is a connected cable clamp that mechanically secures the cable's connector shell. The cable clamp and overmold combination withstands a very high pull force. This plug is more robust in terms of bending protection after the plug is inserted. There is less component stress during manufacturing due to the metal shell protecting inner components. The connector has a superior cosmetic appearance due to a rigid inner enclosure to support the overmold.