One of the most successful connectivity technologies is Universal Serial Bus or USB Why? You can find it everywhere, from laptops and desktop computers to peripheral devices like printers, mice and keyboards, to consumer electronics like cell phones and camcorders.
Surprisingly though, there are some fundamental problems with USB, one of which is its sensitivity to vibration.
USB uses what's called a "friction fit" to remain connected, which means the friction between the connector and the jack is all that holds the connection together. As you'd find with vehicles and in military/aerospace applications, vibration can cause connectors to unexpectedly separate.
L-com has countered this problem by offering "latching" USB 2.0 cables and "latching" USB 3.0 cables. The latches, which are on the sides of the connector, fit into any standard USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 female jacks.
If you'd like to know more about Universal Serial Bus, Type-A, then check out our USB A pinout for further details.
Quick note: Latching connectors are also available for SATA cables.
Additionally, L-com now offers USB 3.0 cables with locking thumbscrews. These cables can be used in machine vision applications or with any application where vibration is an issue.
