Rugged USB Connector

The double USB receptacle uses the mechanical interface and panel cut out of a MIL-DTL-38999 Series Ill circular connector with size 15 jam nut shell, complete with a protection cap and lanyard.
Various configurations are available, with or without flying leads for USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 and cable lengths up to 4 meters.
The connector is suitable for power or signal transmission dependent on the USB standard used. The aluminium alloy shell is available in 3 plating finishes Black Zinc Nickel, Electroless Nickel and Hard Anodized Black.
There are many possible applications for this innovative product providing environmental protection to an otherwise vulnerable interface. Applications are likely to be in Military, Security, Broadcast and Avionics.
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Option 1: Rugged USB Connector with cable
Scope of supply
[1] Double USB receptacle Type A with USB cable connection and plug Type A on each (options see 1.2)
[2] O-Ring
[3] Hex nut
[4] Protective cap (with wire rope and ring)

Option 2: Rugged USB Connector without cable
Scope of supply
[1] Double USB receptacle with 8Pin receptacle (options see 2.2)
[2] 8 Pin plug including 10x crimp contacts
[3] O-Ring
[4] Hex nut
[5] Protective cap (with wire rope and ring)

Table 1 Technical Design
Basic part number | USB | Data transfer | Power transmission | Operating Range | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Voltage | max. amperage | max. power | Temperature | Humidity | |||
S37-291-3xxx | 3 | 5 Gbit/s | 5V | 0,9 A | 4,5 W | -45C to +85C | IP10 operating mode, IP67 with protective cap |
S37-291-2xxx | 2.0 | 480 Mbit/s | 0,5 A | 2,5 W | |||
S37-290-2xx |
Above stated transmission values will be achieved in compliance with USB standards
Table 2 Material & Plating Options
Material & Plating code | Base Material | Plating Finish | Salt Spray Resistance | RoHS-/ REACh Compatible | Electrically conductive |
5 | Aluminium alloy | Electroless nickel | 48 h | YES | YES |
2 | Aluminium alloy | Zinc Nickel, black | 500 h | YES | YES |
H | Aluminium alloy | Hard anodized, black | 500+ h | YES | NO |
Table 3 Cable length L1
Length code | Cable length L1 in m | USB 3.0 | USB 2.0 |
---|---|---|---|
01 | 0,5 | • | • |
02 | 1,0 | • | • |
03 | 1,5 | • | • |
04 | 2,0 | • | • |
05 | 2,5 | • | |
06 | 3,0 | • | |
07 | 3,5 | • | |
08 | 4,0 | • |