The latest addition to Cliff Electronics rapidly expanding range of XLR-Format
Feedthrough Data Connectors is a USB Type – C format socket. This new
high speed connector offers system integrators and panel builders a number
of useful features.
The Cliff USB Type – C format socket offers greater flexibility and smaller form
factors than previous generations of USB connectors and provides designers
with an ultra-slim USB-C connector reducing the number of cables required
for system interconnection. The new connector is capable of supporting
higher data speeds of up to 10 Gbps, data compatible with USB 3.1. It is rated
up to 100W for power supply delivery or charging portable devices. USB Type
– C connectivity offers end users the potential to reduce the number of sockets
per device and is forecast to be the future connector of choice for many
electronic devices currently requiring multiple sockets for power, data
and video connections.
John Hall, General Manager of Cliff Electronics, comments; “We continue to
find new applications for our cost effective and market leading range of Feed-
Through connectors and are happy to provide standard or custom solutions
for our customers. Our new high speed USB Type – C format socket offers
high speed performance and future-proofs our customer’s new industrial and
professional audio product designs. From our formation in 1964 Cliff has built
its success on the flexibility we offer our customers many of whom are major
global OEMs in the music and pro-audio markets.”
Cliff’s growing range of feed-through connectors are packaged in the widely
used 24mm diameter XLR connector format and are available in black plastic
or with a rugged die cast aluminium fascia finished in nickel or black to
enhance the high quality, high performance and prestige image of this new
product range.
Other models in the range provide Digital and Optical Feed-Through
connectivity in formats including USB3 to USB3 in all gender changing
configurations – A-A, A-B and B-A. Also available are all popular data and
Ethernet connectors including USB 2.0 and 3.0, LC and SC fibre (Duplex &
Simplex), UTP and FTP RJ45s in both Cat6 and Cat5e (shielded and
unshielded), USB “gender” changers, Toslink, RCA Phono and HDMI and
blanking plates. Further options will continue to be introduced throughout
2016 and custom design enquiries are welcomed.
All versions, metal and plastic, share the same features and dimensions and
offer a complete range of very cost effective audio, data, and fibre connectors,
all of which can both front or rear mounted into industry standard 24mm XLR
connector mounting holes. The new FT Series are simple to mount into any
panel designed to accept XLR connectors including instrumentation, control
and rack panels, wall-plates, etc. For ease of assembly the Cliff FT Series are
available with standard or countersunk mounting holes. Bezels are available
in 7 colours to identify the function of FT connectors when fitted to a control
panel
The FT Series offers true feed-through connection, allowing standard cabling
to be used to connect at both front and rear, eliminating the need to solder or
terminate the connections and simplifying and speeding up assembly.
Cliff’s FT series has already found widespread use in a multitude of system
integration applications for custom I/O solutions. Typical applications include
broadcast, AV installations, systems integration, home theatre, automation,
solar power and a growing range of industrial applications including
instrumentation, industrial control and data acquisition
All versions are in full production and available direct from Cliff and via major
Distributors in the UK and Europe.
Cliff Electronics are market leaders in the design, development and
manufacture of connectors, leads, test lead sets and accessories for a wide
range of markets and supply major international OEMs. As a UK manufacturer
Cliff are able to respond quickly to customer’s needs for both standard
products and custom designs. Cliff manufactures audio, optical and power
connectors and accessories, general industrial connectors, foot pedals,
lighting connectors, terminal posts and connection blocks, motors, fans and
assembly aids. Cliff can also provide a wide range of leads including test and
instrumentation, audio, instrument and power.
For more information call +44 (0)1737 771375, email sales@CliffUK.co.uk or
visit Cliffuk.co.uk