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Why wrong material choice in USB-C connectors impose an increased fire risk?

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Modern consumer electronic devices, such as notebooks and docking stations, are designed to process more power faster. While standard USB 2.0 or 3.0 connectors process 10W of power, USB-C cables process 27W. The smaller pitch in USB-C connectors creates insulating walls between connector pins of only 0.2mm (thinner than those in previous generations). Thin-walled insulating materials need to demonstrate superior resistance to electrical tracking in high voltage environments to prevent potentially serious fire hazards.

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