New model : USB-C connector with Ratchet Locking System
Posted on 05 November 2025
Fischer Connectors has unveiled the UltiMate™ USB‑C connector equipped with their new Ratchet Locking System (RLS), merging the USB‑C standard with industrial-grade durability. Engineered for extreme environments—from defense and mining to motorsports and railways—the connector delivers USB 3.2 Gen 1×2 speeds (up to 10 Gb/s) while withstanding intense vibration, severe shocks, and corrosion.
It features tool-free, glove-friendly ratchet coupling, IP68/ hermetic sealing, 360° EMI shielding, –30 °C to +80 °C operation, 3,000 mating cycles, and robust salt‑mist resistance. This rugged yet standardized solution ensures reliable, high-speed power and data connectivity in demanding mission-critical applications.