USB Connectors provide additional power contacts.
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USB+Power connectors combine standard USB contacts with additional power contacts to address applications where power requirements exceed capabilities of standard USB. Configuration provides additional 3 A of current-carrying capacity beyond 1 A supported by standard USB. Active latch provides positive retention to board-mounted receptacle for secure connection. Receptacles are available in standard through-hole and mid-board options.
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FCI Adds More Power to USB Connector
ETTERS, PA. (January 20, 2005)--FCI, a leading manufacturer of connectors and interconnect systems, announces the release of its USB+Power connector system. The USB+Power connectors combine standard USB contacts with additional power contacts to address applications where power requirements exceed the capabilities of standard USB. The configuration provides an additional 3 Amps of current-carrying capacity beyond the 1 Amp supported by standard USB. This capability can eliminate the need for an additional power connection to a peripheral device by enabling the device to be powered directly from the host device via the USB+Power interface. Applications such as inventory management, retail scanning, industrial processing, and gaming devices can benefit from this capability. USB+Power has been widely used in the Point of Sale (POS) device market for several years, being utilized as an I/O between the peripheral, usually a scanner, and host device.
An active latch on the cable plug provides a more robust connection in comparison to standard USB, which utilizes passive retention. The active latch provides positive retention to the board-mounted receptacle for a secure connection. "With the addition of the active latch feature, we're adding the ruggedness and stability required for critical applications in the industrial and medical fields," said Sean Riley, Market Manager for FCI.
FCI's USB+Power connector system meets USB 2.0 requirements for data transmission speeds. Board-mounted receptacles are available in both standard through-hole and mid-board options. The plug and receptacle are both keyed and color-coded, depending on voltage, to assure proper mating. Options for 5V, 12V or 24V are available. The USB+Power system also allows a standard USB cable plug to be inserted into the USB portion of the USB+Power receptacle
"FCI is licensed by IBM to manufacture USB+Power receptacle connectors. Because of the license, FCI's customers can be confident that they are purchasing a licensed connector," said Riley.
Pricing for the standard receptacle is $3.52 at 100 pieces. Pricing for the plug kit is $6.03 at 100 pieces.
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Created in 1989, FCI - an Areva Group company - rapidly secured its place among the world's top three manufacturers of connectors and interconnect systems. With a turnover of 1.34 billion Euros in 2003, FCI currently operates in 18 countries where it covers the following markets: communications, data, consumer, automotive and electrical power interconnect. The company employs about 12,500 staff worldwide.
For more information: www.fciconnect.com
