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 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:
With a proven track record of success with more than 300 million USB-C connectors manufactured using Stanyl, DSM is a trusted material science partner for the world’s leading electronics manufacturers.
"Stanyl® HFX33S is an electro-friendly & halogen-free flame-retarded high heat polyamide that offers an excellent combination of high CTI, flow and weld-line strength. HFX-grades are often used in connectors such as USB type C."
"Stanyl® HFX33S is an electro-friendly & halogen-free flame-retarded high heat polyamide that offers an excellent combination of high CTI, flow and weld-line strength. HFX-grades are often used in connectors such as USB type C."
"Stanyl® HFX33S is an electro-friendly & halogen-free flame-retarded high heat polyamide that offers an excellent combination of high CTI, flow and weld-line strength. HFX-grades are often used in connectors such as USB type C."
"Stanyl® HFX61S is an electro-friendly & halogen-free flame-retarded high heat polyamide that offers an excellent combination of high CTI, flow and weld-line strength. HFX-grades are often used in connectors such as USB type C."
"Stanyl® HFX61S is an electro-friendly & halogen-free flame-retarded high heat polyamide that offers an excellent combination of high CTI, flow and weld-line strength. HFX-grades are often used in connectors such as USB type C."
"Stanyl® HFX61S is an electro-friendly & halogen-free flame-retarded high heat polyamide that offers an excellent combination of high CTI, flow and weld-line strength. HFX-grades are often used in connectors such as USB type C."
"Stanyl® HFX82S is an electro-friendly & halogen-free flame-retarded high heat polyamide that offers an excellent combination of high CTI, flow and weld-line strength. HFX-grades are often used in connectors such as USB type C."
"Stanyl® HFX82S is an electro-friendly & halogen-free flame-retarded high heat polyamide that offers an excellent combination of high CTI, flow and weld-line strength. HFX-grades are often used in connectors such as USB type C."
"Stanyl® HFX82S is an electro-friendly & halogen-free flame-retarded high heat polyamide that offers an excellent combination of high CTI, flow and weld-line strength. HFX-grades are often used in connectors such as USB type C."
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