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USB-C Connectors
Reliable materials by Envalior for durable and efficient USB-C connectors.
Decreasing the risk of fire in USB-C Connectors
USB-C connectors are becoming the consumer electronics industry’s most widely used data and power interface. As their usage grows, so do the risks of premature failures or fire hazards if manufacturers choose the wrong materials.
Modern consumer electronic devices, such as notebooks and docking stations, are designed to process more power faster. While standard USB 2.0 or 3.0 connectors process 10W of power, USB-C cables process 27W.
The smaller pitch in USB-C connectors creates insulating walls between connector pins of only 0.2mm (thinner than those in previous generations). Thin-walled insulating materials need to demonstrate superior resistance to electrical tracking in high voltage environments to prevent potentially serious fire hazards. Consequently, tracking resistance of insulator plastic becomes key for product reliability.
Stanyl: High-Performance Polyamide for Advanced Electronics
Stanyl is a high-performance polyamide that provides best-in-class wear and friction properties, excellent processability with high flow, and superior mechanical strength in high temperature applications. The material offers:
- High retention force between contacts and plastic housing
- High stiffness, toughness and weldline strength
- Up to 50% more wear resistance than competing high-temperature polyamides
- High flow needed for 0.1mm wall thicknesses
- Processing window that enables second insert molding
- Lead-free reflow soldering without blistering
With a proven track record of success with more than 300 million USB-C connectors manufactured using Stanyl, Envalior is a trusted material science partner for the world’s leading electronics manufacturers.
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