## Electronic Parts Overview: W2CE-1B1-R The **W2CE-1B1-R** is a specific part number associated with high-performance **USB Connectors**, specifically a **USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Female Receptacle**. These components are critical for high-speed data transfer and power delivery in computing and peripheral hardware. --- ### Technical Specifications The following table outlines the primary electrical and mechanical characteristics of the W2CE-1B1-R: | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Connector Type** | USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed) Type-A | | **Gender** | Female (Receptacle) | | **Orientation** | Right Angle (90-degree) | | **Mounting Type** | Through-Hole (THT) | | **Number of Contacts** | 9 Pins (Standard USB 3.0 configuration) | | **Current Rating** | 1.8A (Power pins), 0.25A (Signal pins) | | **Voltage Rating** | 30V AC/DC | | **Contact Resistance** | 30 mΩ Max | | **Insulation Resistance** | 1000 MΩ Min | --- ### Key Components and Materials The performance of the W2CE-1B1-R is derived from its high-quality construction materials: 1. **Housing:** High-temperature thermoplastic (usually Blue, indicating USB 3.0 compatibility), UL94V-0 rated. 2. **Contacts:** Copper alloy with Gold plating on the contact area to prevent oxidation and ensure stable data transmission. 3. **Shell:** Stainless steel or Copper alloy with Nickel plating, providing EMI/RFI shielding and mechanical structural integrity. 4. **Solder Tabs:** Tin-plated for ease of soldering to the PCB. --- ### Application Usage This part is commonly found in devices requiring high-speed data throughput (up to 5Gbps): * **Motherboards:** Rear I/O panels. * **Laptops:** Side-mounted peripheral ports. * **Industrial PCs:** Robust data interfaces. * **External Storage:** High-speed HDD/SSD enclosures. --- ### Pinout Configuration (USB 3.0 Type-A) | Pin # | Signal Name | Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | VBUS | +5V Power | | 2 | D- | USB 2.0 Differential Pair (-) | | 3 | D+ | USB 2.0 Differential Pair (+) | | 4 | GND | Ground for Power | | 5 | StdA_SSRX- | SuperSpeed Receive (-) | | 6 | StdA_SSRX+ | SuperSpeed Receive (+) | | 7 | GND_DRAIN | Ground for Signal Return | | 8 | StdA_SSTX- | SuperSpeed Transmit (-) | | 9 | StdA_SSTX+ | SuperSpeed Transmit (+) |