USB1086 20,000-Cycle USB Type-A 3.0 Socket

GCT's USB1086 ultra-high mating cycle USB 3.0 Type-A connector is extremely durable with an industry-leading 20,000+ mating cycles, making it perfect for high-traffic applications.

When designing equipment with USB Type-A connections, it is often taken for granted how many times they are mated and unmated in their lifetime. For some, this is not a concern as most are tested to 5,000 mating cycles; more than enough for the intended application. For others, this could mean the difference of a product failing far earlier than expected. GCT has seen an increasing demand for USB Type-A connectors with ultra-high mating cycles, primarily for equipment and hardware in public environments and transportation applications for charging purposes. A key measurement for establishing USB Type-A mating cycles is based on retention force. The USB1086 maintains a ≥8N mating force rating over 20,000 cycles due to its stainless-steel shell construction.