{"id":3847,"date":"2018-01-12T08:41:06","date_gmt":"2018-01-12T08:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=3847"},"modified":"2018-01-11T16:41:38","modified_gmt":"2018-01-11T16:41:38","slug":"making-usb-connectivity-simpler-safer-more-secure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/making-usb-connectivity-simpler-safer-more-secure\/","title":{"rendered":"Making USB connectivity simpler, safer, more secure"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rs-online.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RS Components<\/a><\/span> (RS) has the solution for easier and safer USB connectivity in tight spaces or where the potential for unintended disconnection risks damaging equipment.<\/p>\n<p>Rosenberger magnetic self-locating connectors are now in stock, in USB Type-A, Type-B, Micro-B and Mini-B form factors.<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7565662001938327\" data-ad-slot=\"7585079586\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nThe full range, comprising connector plugs, sockets, and cable assemblies, allows users to go magnetic at either end of any connection.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS695-Rosenberger-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3849\" src=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS695-Rosenberger-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"618\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS695-Rosenberger-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS695-Rosenberger-2-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS695-Rosenberger-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS695-Rosenberger-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The advantages include zero-force mating and extended cycle life, self-location with accurate alignment even in locations that are difficult to reach or hard to see, and wrench-free tear-away that protects equipment against damage in the event of unintended disconnection.<\/p>\n<p>Magnetic USB connections are also waterproof and UV resistant.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS695-Rosenberger-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3850\" src=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS695-Rosenberger-3-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"618\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS695-Rosenberger-3-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS695-Rosenberger-3-800x536.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS695-Rosenberger-3-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS695-Rosenberger-3-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS695-Rosenberger-3-110x75.jpg 110w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The connectors feature built-in misconnect prevention, and have reliable, corrosion-resistant gold-plated contacts.<\/p>\n<p>The contacts are also easy to clean, ensuring outstanding long-term performance even in challenging environments.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS695-Rosenberger-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3851\" src=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS695-Rosenberger-4-1024x687.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"618\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS695-Rosenberger-4-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS695-Rosenberger-4-800x537.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS695-Rosenberger-4-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS695-Rosenberger-4-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/RS695-Rosenberger-4-110x75.jpg 110w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rosenberger magnetic connectors are suitable for all USB2.0 applications, and include a USB-A male to female adapter, Micro-B adapters, and male\/female USB-A to Micro-B cable assemblies in one-metre lengths and white or black colour options.<\/p>\n<p>A 1.5-metre USB-A male to magnetic circular 5-pin male cable assembly, and compatible magnetic circular 5-pin connector accessories are also available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RS Components (RS) has the solution for easier and safer USB connectivity in tight spaces or where the potential for unintended disconnection risks damaging equipment. 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