Hirose Electric : USB Type-C Connector

Overview

The CX series connector conforms to the next-generation USB standard 'USB Type-C™'. It is expected to be widely adopted as a standard interface in various devices in the consumer, industrial machinery and automobile market.
※USB Type-C™ is a registered trademark of USB Implementers Forum.

Features of Hirose's USB Type-C, CX Series

1. Reversible interface for easy mating
2. Conforms to the USB type-C standard
3. Supports 10Gbps Transmission (USB 3.1 Gen.2)
4. Clear tactile click (Excellent locking)
5. Design with superior mechanical strength
6. Plug: Slim overmold design
7. Receptacle: Top-mount and mid-mount types are available. Both types offer a Hybrid PCB termination featuring easy solder reworking. The Double-row SMT type is excellent for high-speed transmission.

Tactile click of CX series

Product line-up of CX series

Product	Type	Contact type	TID (Certification number）	Features
CX60-24S-UNIT	Plug	SMT, Double-row	5,200,000,291	Slim type
CX70M-24P1	Receptacle (Mid-mount)	Hybrid (SMT&DIP 1 row each)	5,200,000,077	Space saving type, Depth: 8.35mm
CX70M-24P2	Receptacle (Mid-mount)	Hybrid (SMT&DIP 1 row each)	TBD	Space saving type, Depth :7.95mm
CX90B1-24P (Developing)	Receptacle (Top-mount)	SMT, Double-row	TBD	10Gbps data transfer, Robust structure type
CX80B1-24P (Developing)	Receptacle (Vertical)	SMT, double-row	TBD	Low profile type

Certificate authority

3rd Party Test Lab certified by USB Implementers Forum.

Specification

No. of contact	24
Plating	Gold (Contact part)
Locking	Friction lock
Method of mounting substrate	SMT Double-row / Hybrid (DIP＆SMT Single row each)
Storage temperature range	-30 ℃ to +85 ℃
Rated current	Contact No. A1,A4,A9,A12,B1,B4,B5,B9,B12 : DC 1.25A(Max.),　 Rest of the contact : DC 0.25A
Rated voltage(AC)	20V AC
Contact resistance	40mΩ or less (Initial)
Withstanding voltage	100V AC for 1minute
Insulation resistance	100MΩ or more (Initial)
Durability	10,000

Applications

Smartphone

Tablet PC

Smart glasses

Smart watch

About USB Type-C

USB Type-C is a new connector standard of 'USB 3.1' formulated by USB standard organization 'USB Implementers Forum'.
This compact sized USB connector is similar to the micro USB that is now widely used for smart phones and other various applications. It features reversible insertion, speeds up to 10Gbps transmission. Quick charge is possible by applying USB Power Delivery (PD).

＜Comparison of USB Type connectors＞

Type	USB Type-C	USB2.0 (Micro B)	USB3.0 (Micro B)
Dimensions
Mating type	Reversible	One way	One way
Speed	10Gbps	480Mbps	5Gbps
No. of contacts	24pos.	5pos.	10pos.
Rated current	5A (5A by 4 contacts) Pin No. A4, A9, B4. B9 → VBUS(+) Pin No. A1, A12, B1, B12 → GND(-) Rest of the pin: 0.25A	0.9A (Pin No.1,5) Rest of the pin: 0.5A	1.8A (Pin No.1,5) Rest of the pin: 0.5A
Rated voltage	100V AC	100V AC	100V AC
Contact resistance	40mmΩ Max.	30㎜Ω Max.	30㎜Ω Max.
Durability	10,000	10,000	10,000
Insertion/ Withdrawal force (*Initial)	5N-20N 8N-20N	35N or less 8N or more	35N or less 10N
Host/Device	Both are possible	Device only	Device only

Features 1: Reversible mating without concern for orientation

The symmetrical design eliminates concern for backward insertion. You simply insert the plug in either directions.
*Hirose's CX series has a superior in 'click feel' when mating and is designed to prevent incomplete mating.

Features 2: High speed data transmission / Video output

USB Type-C can transfer the data twice as fast compared to the conventional USB 3.0 (5Gbps), 10Gbps (Max.)
Also, if alternate mode is applied, it becomes possible to meet various video transmission standards such as MHL and Display Port.

Features 3: Large capacity power supply which enables quick charge

Applicable to USB Power Delivery, it can handle up to 100W (20V / 5A). This makes it possible to use not only for smart phones but also for tablet, notebook PC and other displays.

Features 4: It can be used for both host and device sides

Using a conventional USB connector, the Series A connector is always connected to the host. The Series B connector is always connected to the device. The Type-C connector can be used at both host side and device side.
Using a conventional USB system, the USB B connector, comes in many forms including the standard USB-B, the mini-B, and the Micro-B. Each of these standards requires a different cable. The Type-C connector, it is a single standard that can connect to all devices with only one USB cable.

Features 5: Only one cable is required

The Type-C connector is able to perform all functions such as data transmission, video output and charging described above at the same time. With a Type-C cable, data transmission is set by USB, video output by display port, charging by power adapter ...All you need is only one cable!