Set of goals for the connector committee
Connector Goals – not including the overall goals of the UPAMD group
1.Capable of full range of 10W to 130W - One connector for all situations
2.Easy disconnect AND cable retention capability in same common connector design
–Easy disconnect to prevent tripping in office/home environment
-Retention mechanism -Magnetic or Mechanical
–Optional Strong retention capability for rugged high acceleration
environments -car/boat/airplane/mission-critical
3.Ability to withstand many connect/disconnect cycles - Assume multi-year use
4.Support lower profile devices
–Less than 10mm, with a goal of 5mm
–other shapes and possibly flat surface connect
5.Watertight or Water resistant
–To keep coffee, tea, rain, adult beverages, out of the connection.
–Seal on cable side of connection for easy replacement of cable or seal.
6.Positive and Negative connection with communication AC coupled?
–Assume redundant contacts for reliability and current sharing?
7.Aesthetically pleasing
8.Retention mechanism
-Magnetic or Mechanical
–Magnetic possibly good choice but under patent
–In the absence of Magnetic attachment, clips (and screws for
optional strong retention)
9.Blind mate friendly
–Symmetric connector, to allow for blind mating
–Easy docking station or charging station operation
10.Separate Power Cable capability
–Same connector on each end –adapter and device
–Buy cable to meet length need
–Reduce adapter cost –consumer buys UPAMD cable(s) to meet needs
–Possible quick interface to join two cables
–One adapter could support multiple cables/devices
11.User replaceable power cable
–Most damage is to connectors and cables, replace as needed
-Design such that cable is damaged before connector
–Change cable to adjust length needs
–Carry/borrow backup cable
12. No sparking or arcing