USB4060-30-A Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The USB4060-30-A is a USB-C receptacle connector manufactured by GCT, designed for USB 3.2 Gen 2 applications with 24 positions, horizontal mid-mount orientation, and board edge cutout mounting. The connector supports 5A current at 20VDC with 10,000 mating cycles and operates across -40°C to 85°C. This part is currently obsolete, making equivalent and substitute parts necessary for ongoing design support and procurement.

Substiute Parts

USB4060-30-A

GCTIn Stock: 2194USB4060-30-A Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

USB4525-03-A

GCTIn Stock: 3407USB4525-03-A Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

USB4050-30-A

GCTIn Stock: 2076USB4050-30-A Datasheet

Parametric EquivalentRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the USB4060-30-A is determined by the following critical parameters:

Primary Substitution Criteria:

• Connector Type: USB-C (USB TYPE-C)
• Number of Contacts: 24
• Gender: Receptacle
• Specifications: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.1 Gen 2, Superspeed + (USB 3.1))
• Mounting Type: Board Edge, Cutout; Surface Mount; Through Hole, Right Angle
• Mounting Feature: Horizontal, Mid Mount
• Termination: Solder
• Shielding: Shielded
• Contact Finish: Gold
• Material Flammability Rating: UL94 V-0

Secondary Compatibility Parameters:

• Current Rating: 5A (minimum requirement)
• Mating Cycles: 10,000 (minimum requirement)
• RoHS Status: ROHS3 Compliant

Voltage rating and operating temperature ranges may vary within acceptable design margins. Substitute parts must maintain all primary criteria to ensure mechanical and electrical compatibility with existing PCB designs and mating connectors.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

USB4050-30-A (Parametric Equivalent): This part is a parametric equivalent to the USB4060-30-A, sharing identical electrical and mechanical specifications including voltage rating (20VDC), operating temperature range (-40°C ~ 85°C), and all mounting characteristics. Both parts are obsolete. Selection of this part maintains full compatibility with existing designs but does not address long-term availability concerns due to obsolete status.

USB4525-03-A (MFR Recommended): This part is the manufacturer-recommended substitute and is currently in active production status. It maintains all critical mechanical and electrical parameters including connector type, contact count, mounting configuration, current rating, and mating cycles. The voltage rating is elevated to 48VDC, providing additional design margin for applications operating at or below 20VDC. The operating temperature range is -25°C ~ 85°C, which is suitable for most commercial and industrial applications but does not extend to -40°C. This part is ROHS3 compliant and carries MSL 1 (Unlimited) rating. For new designs and long-term procurement, USB4525-03-A is the preferred selection due to active product status and manufacturer support.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can USB4050-30-A be used as a direct replacement for USB4060-30-A? A: Yes. Both parts share identical electrical specifications (5A, 20VDC), mechanical mounting (horizontal mid-mount, board edge cutout), and operating temperature range (-40°C ~ 85°C). They are mechanically and electrically interchangeable. However, both are obsolete.

Q: What is the primary difference between USB4525-03-A and the main part? A: USB4525-03-A is in active production, whereas USB4060-30-A is obsolete. The voltage rating is higher (48VDC vs. 20VDC), and the minimum operating temperature is -25°C instead of -40°C. All other critical parameters are identical.

Q: Is USB4525-03-A suitable for applications requiring -40°C operation? A: No. USB4525-03-A operates from -25°C to 85°C. For applications requiring -40°C minimum operating temperature, USB4050-30-A remains the only available option, though it is also obsolete.

Q: Are all three parts ROHS3 compliant? A: Yes. USB4060-30-A, USB4050-30-A, and USB4525-03-A are all ROHS3 compliant.

Q: What is the packaging format for these connectors? A: All three parts are supplied in Tape & Reel (TR) packaging.

Q: Can these connectors be used interchangeably on the same PCB? A: Yes, provided the PCB design accommodates the board edge cutout mounting and horizontal mid-mount orientation. All three parts share identical mounting specifications.