
It’s believed that USB3 Vision standard committee will incorporate the USB Type-C locking standard to their newly updated version of USB3 Vision specification very soon. Several companies have adopted the standard Type C locking connector on their latest USB-C industrial cameras, such as Intel, Google, Asus and TechNexion cameras. Single Screw Locking Connector The single screw USB Type-C plug connector is defined for applications that may have restricted width for the locking screws. The dual screw version can be locked in either plug orientation. USB Type-C Locking Connector Specification introduces two types of industrial standard locking mechanisms for the USB Type-C connector to meet needs of different applications.ĭual Screw Locking Connector The dual screw USB Type-C plug connector is defined for applications that may have restricted height or that may require the additional securing capability provided by a second locking screw. In response to the growing needs for secure interconnections across industries, USB-IF standardizes USB-C locking connectors for the first time in USB history. Sometimes two locking connectors with similar appearance are not interchangeable due to screw center spacing or thread size, which creates a lot of confusion and misuse among users. However some of these locking connectors are not compatible with each other. Type C with Dual Screw Locking and Type C with Single Screw Locking
