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TE Connectivity Debuts New Waterproof USB Type-C ConnectorHARRISBURG, Pa., April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, today introduced its new waterproof on-board USB Type-C receptacle connector to help protect devices in harsh environments with industry leading IPX8 dust and water ingression performance. With an IPX8 rating, this connector could maintain a reliable connection at a water depth of 1.5 meters for a minimum of 30 minutes. Waterproof USB Type-C connectors can be used for wearables, smartphones, appliances, medical devices and automotive infotainment.
TE's waterproof USB Type-C connector provides industry leading IPX8 water ingression performance, with added EMI protection and enhanced board retention. TE's portfolio of USB Type-C connectors are rated for USB 3.1 performace and are capable of transmitting 10 Gbps data rates and 100W of power at 5A. As a next-generation solution for current and future USB applications, TE's USB Type-C connectors are designed to meet industry standards that provides a slim design, small enough for handheld devices and robust enough for industrial applications. "It's a true game changer" said Barbara Grzegorzewska, Direcor of Product Management at TE Connectivity. "We have always designed our USB connectors to set the standard for reliability and high performance. Now, with our new industry-leading IPX8 USB Type-C portfolio we offer a future of high speed performance in harsh environment applications." The waterproof USB Type-C connector features a reversible mating interface; the receptacle is designed to accept a plug in two directions, enabling easy andreliable mating. This connector supports a variety of different protocols, and with the use of adaptors, it is backwards compatible to HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort, and other types of connections from the single USB Type-C port. To learn more about TE's new waterproof USB Type-C connectors, click here. ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) is a $13 billion global technology and manufacturing leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. For more than 75 years, our connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, have enabled advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and the home. With 78,000 employees, including more than 7,000 engineers, working alongside customers in nearly 150 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Twitter. TE Connectivity, TE, TE connectivity (logo), and EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS are trademarks of the TE Connectivity Ltd. family of companies. Other products, logos, and/or company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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