2023/02/01
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Input/Output (IO) Connectors
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Board to Cable Connectors
USB4™ Specification
USB4 Version 2.0 is the newest revision to the USB specification supporting transmission speeds of up to 80Gbps, which is 4 times that of the USB 3.2 revision. The idea of tunneling, which allows multiple protocols to be combined over a single interface, has also been introduced to increase flexibility. USB 3.2 data, display (DisplayPort) and load/store (PCIe) information tunneling is possible depending on the device. It also allows devices to intelligently allocate the total available bandwidth based on the requirements of the devices which are connected. The same USB Type-C® form factor has been carried over to ensure backwards compatibility. However, there are new signal integrity requirements for USB4 which required the development of completely new and improved connectors and cables. For the first time, there are normative, or mandatory, signal integrity requirements for individual connectors that must be met in order to be certified for use in USB4 40Gbps devices.
As a global leader in interconnect technology, JAE was an active contributor in the USB-IF working group tasked with creating the new specifications. JAE also offers a large line up of USB Type-C connectors and cables that support various requirements such as USB Power Delivery, USB 2.0 only, and Thunderbolt™ 3. For more information on JAE’s full line up of USB Type-C connectors, click here.
USB4 40Gbps Certified Products
Receptacle Connector
Internal design of connectors are optimized from previous USB Type-C connectors to improve Signal Integrity performance. In order to received USB4 40Gbps (Gen 3) certification, receptacle connectors must now pass normative requirements for SI, whereas in the past there was no SI testing required for USB Type-C connectors to received certification. There are both onboard and mid-mount configurations available to support various design requirements.
| Appearance | Features | Part Number | TID （Certification number） |
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C/H 3.4ｍｍ Onboard Hybrid Contact |
DX07S024XJ4 | 7420 |  |
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C/H 3.4ｍｍ Onboard Hybrid Contact |
DX07S024XA8 | 8315 | |
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C/H 1.57ｍｍ Onboard 2-row SMT |
DX07S024JAA | 4729 |
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C/H 0.47ｍｍ Midmount 2-row SMT |
DX07B024JAA | 5067 |
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C/H -0.1ｍｍ Midmount 2-row SMT |
DX07BD24JJ4 | 5362 | |
Plug Connector
Plug connectors cannot directly receive USB4 40Gbps certification. USB 3.2 Gen 2 certification is the highest performance certification possible for plugs, and can be used in USB4 40Gbps certified cable harness.
A new plug connector with improved SI performance and a deep drawn shell has been developed for use in cable harnesses.
| Appearance | Features | Part Number | TID （Certification number） |
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For cable harness 22 position Deep drawn shell |
DX07P022FA1 | 4025 | |
*Receptacles and plug connectors also support USB PD EPR up to 240W (5A/48V)
Cable Harness
A passive cable harness was developed and obtained USB4 40Gbps certification. Mass production timing availability is still under consideration. Please contact us for immediate cable harness requirements.
| Appearance | Features | Part Number | TID （Certification number） |
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Type-C⇔Type-C Passive Cable 80cm Length SPR Compatible |
DX07880B08 P***** |
4636 | ― |
| Type-C⇔Type-C Passive Cable 100cm Length EPR Compatible |
DX07881B 10***** |
7919 | ― |
JAE's plug connector has been adopted as the Golden Plug in the official test fixture used for the USB4 receptacle certification tests.
USB4 Golden Plug
The only test fixture officially designated by USB Implementeres Forum
“USB Type-C Connector Solutions” Download
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Subject to change without notice. Errors and omission excepted.