2026年8月7日
What Is a Connector? A Practical Overview for OEM Buyers
What is a connector? Learn the key factors OEM buyers must evaluate—contact plating, termination, and retention—to avoid field...
Detailed Product Information
Technical Data & Reference
Structured parameters, material notes, application context and frequently asked questions for engineering and procurement evaluation.
Competitor & Cross-Reference
- Alternative Type
- Functional Alternative
- Competitor Part Number
- TE Connectivity 2320115 series / Molex 105450 series (Functional equivalents for 16-pin elevated designs)
- Mates With
- Standard USB Type-C 16-Pin or 24-Pin Plugs (e.g., Molex 105444 series)
Functional Alternative: This part provides equivalent performance characteristics as a cost-optimized substitute. Minor design review recommended before adoption.
Material Composition
| Material | Value / Description |
|---|---|
| Contact Pin Material | Copper Alloy |
| Contact Plating | Gold (Au) Plated |
| Inner / Outer Shell | Stainless Steel (Ni Plated) |
| Mid Plate | Stainless Steel (Ni Plated) |
| Housing Material | Thermoplastic LCP, Black (UL 94V-0) |
Technical Characteristics
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Rating | 5A Max |
| Voltage Rating | 20V DC |
| Durability (Mating Cycles) | 10,000 Cycles |
| Insertion Force | 0.5 ~ 2.0 kgf |
| Extraction Force | 0.8 ~ 2.0 kgf |
| Insulation Resistance | 100 MΩ Min. |
| Contact Resistance | 40 mΩ Max (Initial) / 50 mΩ Max (After Test) |
| Operating Temperature | -30°C to +80°C |
Application Scenarios
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Industrial Automation HMI Panels: The 4.3mm elevation allows the connector to sit flush with thick, ruggedized industrial enclosures while accommodating under-connector PCB component placements.
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Custom PC Motherboards & SBCs (Single Board Computers): Delivers reliable up to 100W (20V/5A) power delivery and data transfer with a robust surface-mount and through-hole hybrid anchoring system to withstand consumer abuse.
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Portable Medical Diagnostic Devices: Offers a guaranteed 10,000-cycle mating lifespan, reducing field failures and maintenance costs in equipment that requires daily charging and data synchronization.
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Smart Home Hubs & IoT Gateways: Compact 16-pin layout provides an optimal balance between sufficient pin count for power/basic data and cost-effective manufacturing for volume OEM production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this elevated Type-C receptacle support automated SMT assembly?
Yes, the receptacle is designed with high-temperature LCP housing (UL 94V-0) capable of withstanding IR reflow temperatures up to 260°C for 10 seconds. It is typically supplied in tape-and-reel packaging for standard pick-and-place machines.
What is the primary advantage of the 4.3mm elevated design?
The elevation provides additional clearance between the PCB and the connector port. This is highly beneficial for thick-walled enclosures or when engineers need to route traces or place low-profile components directly beneath the connector footprint.
Are the shell grounding tabs surface-mount or through-hole?
To ensure maximum mechanical strength and prevent the connector from tearing off the pad during rough plug extractions, the 16 signal pins are surface-mount (SMT), while the 4 grounding stakes (legs) utilize a through-hole (DIP) design.
Can EDOM Electronics provide custom variations of this connector?
As a direct factory and OEM/ODM provider, we can modify plating thicknesses (e.g., standard gold flash to heavy gold for harsher environments) or adjust packaging methods based on your volume requirements.
What is the maximum power this 16-pin connector can handle?
Based on its 5A and 20V rating, it is capable of safely handling up to 100W of power, making it fully suitable for standard USB Power Delivery (PD) applications up to that threshold.
Overview and Application Notes
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Overview: Engineered for demanding OEM applications, the EU16F2B3N11413SR is a 16-pin USB Type-C receptacle featuring a specialized 4.3mm elevated mid-mount design. This configuration provides crucial PCB clearance for thick device enclosures or complex bottom-side component placements. Manufactured with a robust stainless steel shell and high-conductivity gold-plated copper alloy contacts, it reliably delivers up to 5A of current and 20V of power. With a verified durability of 10,000 mating cycles and UL 94V-0 compliant LCP housing, this connector serves as a factory-backed, highly durable power and data I/O solution for industrial, consumer, and medical hardware.
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Application Notes:
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PCB Footprint & Clearances: Verify your PCB layout matches the 4-0.90mm through-hole shield stakes and SMT contact pad pitches as per the engineering drawing to ensure optimal mechanical retention.
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IR Reflow Profile: The LCP housing is designed to withstand standard lead-free IR reflow soldering. Ensure the peak temperature on the board does not exceed 260°C for a maximum of 10 seconds to prevent housing deformation.
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Mechanical Grounding: The through-hole legs (inner shell stakes) must be fully soldered to the PCB ground plane to maximize EMI shielding and absorb insertion/extraction stress, thereby protecting the surface-mount signal pins.
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Enclosure Alignment: The 4.3mm elevation is measured from the PCB surface to the bottom of the connector mating face. Factor this into your industrial design/enclosure tolerances to guarantee flush cable insertion.
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