Chassis-mounted 'gender change' USB sockets expand portfolio

Cliff Electronics has added two new connectors to its proven range of XLR-format feedthrough data connectors. The new chassis-mounted 'gender-change' sockets are available in USB2 A-to-B and B-to-A versions and allow designers to integrate USB2 networking and data feeds into professional equipment for broadcast, lighting, audio and industrial applications. In line with the rest of the Cliff Feedthrough connector range these new sockets are designed to fit into the industry standard 24mm diameter XLR connector panel cut-out simplifying panel design and manufacture and improving design aesthetics. Both the USB A-to-B and USB B-to-A gender feedthrough sockets are finished in nickel plate and a socket sealing cover is available to prevent the ingress of dust. John Hall, general manager, Cliff Electronics, said: “Our new gender changing feedthrough connectors offer system designers added flexibility when providing system connectivity, ensuring compatibility with all combinations of connecting leads. Our cost effective and market leading range of Feedthrough connectors continues to evolve and to be designed-in to an ever growing range of applications. Our traditional audio broadcast market continues to grow and we are now finding many more applications in instrumentation and industrial markets where our ability to provide custom solutions is welcomed.” The feed-through connectors are packaged in the widely used 24mm diameter XLR connector format and depending on model 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.