The 4000 Series C-Type connector supports USB 3.1 Gen 2, and is also backwards compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices.
USB Type-C is rapidly gaining in popularity, and has been adopted by hundreds of vendors. The USB Type-C connector is reversible and can be connected either way up, making it more convenient and easy to use.
Type-C is much more compact than the existing Type-A version, and is about the size of existing micro-USB connectors – making it suitable for space-constrained applications. It can also provide more power, up to 100W, so can support a wider range of devices, and achieve faster charging.
Tested to IP69K and IP68, the 4000 Series C-Type connector provides protection against dirt and water ingress: fully submersed up to two weeks at 10m, and resistant to high pressure, high temperature water jets. It also offers an extended operating temperature range from –40ºC to +80ºC. This means that the connector is well-suited for outdoor installations and harsh environments, including underground.
