TE Connectivity has been at the forefront of every major USB evolution. From helping to pioneer the first USB 1.0 connectors in the mid-1990s to delivering cutting-edge USB4 Gen 3 solutions today, TE Connectivity has been at the forefront of every major USB evolution. As a founding member of the USB-IF, TE has consistently participated in the industry’s transition to faster data transfer speeds and more powerful charge capabilities, while supporting innovations like reversible USB Type-C interfaces and enhanced power delivery capabilities up to 240 W. Our comprehensive portfolio - from standard Type-A and Type-B to ruggedized, waterproof USB-C connectors — empowers designers with strong reliability, scalability, and flexibility for applications spanning consumer electronics, industrial automation, and next-generation IoT ecosystems.
Product Features:
- Allows for charging
- Broad family of board mount receptacles, in various orientations and PCB mounting styles
- Cable mount overmold plug kits for all USB sizes and types
- Consolidates serial parallel, keyboards, mice, and game ports
- Compatible with asynchronous and isochronous data transfer methods
- Polarized for proper orientation
- Plug-and-Play capability
- Hot pluggable, permitting attaching or detaching peripherals without power downtime or reboot
Select Applications:
USB Connectors
Type-A
- Data transfer between host and device
- Connecting peripherals:
- Keyboards
- Mice
- Printers
- Flash drives
- External hard drives
- Game controllers
- Charging and data transfer:
- Smartphones
- Tablets
- Cameras
Type B
- Printers and scanners
- Audio interfaces
- External hard drives
- Industrial and lab equipment
- USB hubs (device-side)
Mini USB
- Digital cameras
- MP3 players
- GPS devices
- External hard drives
- Game controllers
- Development boards
Micro USB
- Smartphones and tablets
- (especially Android devices prior to USB Type-C)
- Power banks, headphones and
- speakers
- Digital cameras
- External hard drives
- Development boards
USB Type-C
- High speed signal version
- Laptops & ultrabooks
- External SSDs & NVMe drives
- 4K/8K monitors & docking
- stations
- VR/AR headsets & gaming
- consoles
- High-performance industrial
- automation
- Low speed signal version
- Smartphones & tablets
- Printers & scanners
- IoT devices & sensors
- Basic industrial control systems
- Charge-Only version
- Wireless earbuds & accessories
- Power banks & charging docks
- Hubs and Adapters
- Portable medical devices
In this video, you’ll know more about feature and benefit of TE Connectivity's new USB4 Gen 3 Type-C connectors.
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USB Type-C Receptacle (English)
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USB Type-C Connectors for Small and Home Appliances (English)
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Waterproof Micro USB 2.0 Connector (English)
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USB 3.0 Connector Solutions (English)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What types and options should be considered when designing for micro USB 2.0?
A: Learn more about micro USB versatility in this brief overview.
Q: What USB connector allows for reversible insertion?
A: Only USB Type-C allows for both a flippable and reversable mating interface.
Read more: USB Connectors Frequently Asked Questions.
