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6 Pin Round Waterproof Magnetic Charging Cable

A custom 6 pin round magnetic charging cable with a waterproof-oriented mating structure, circular six-contact interface and separate device-side mating component. The final Pin Map, voltage, current capability, cable construction, sealing architecture, magnetic retention and IP rating are defined according to the approved project drawing and validation requirements.

Confirm the Complete Cable Assembly
Magnetic End Pin count, shape and mating direction
Cable Construction Length, conductor and outer jacket
Opposite Termination USB, Type-C, DC or custom wire end
Electrical Functions Power, signal, detection or control

A Magnetic Cable Is More Than the Connector End

The finished assembly must define the magnetic mating component, internal conductor arrangement, cable construction and the opposite-end connection as one complete electrical system.

01

Magnetic Mating Interface

Confirm Pin count, contact allocation, magnet arrangement, connector shape, polarity control and mating direction.

02

Cable Construction

Define cable length, conductor count, wire specification, shielding requirements, jacket and flexibility.

03

Opposite-End Termination

Select USB, Type-C, DC plug, bare wire, terminal, PCB connection or another customized termination.

04

Device-Side Integration

Confirm installation space, outlet direction, strain relief, exposed-contact state and user operation.

6 PIN ROUND WATERPROOF MAGNETIC CHARGING CABLE

Engineering Summary

This 6 pin round magnetic charging cable combines a circular six-contact mating interface with a waterproof-oriented connector structure and an integrated cable-side magnetic head.

Charging is the confirmed primary function. The six-contact Pin Map, power and return allocation, operating voltage, current capability, cable construction and device-side termination should be defined according to the approved project drawing.

The waterproof structure must also be reviewed as part of the complete mating assembly. A specific IP rating should only be stated after the sealing boundary, cable entry, device installation and required test condition have been defined and validated.

Magnets primarily assist capture and retention. Final position, alignment and seating should be established by the circular housing, mating surfaces and mechanical datums rather than magnetic attraction alone.

Circular Six-Contact Interface

The mating interface contains six electrical contact positions within a compact round connector geometry. The cable-side magnetic head and separate device-side mating component form the complete detachable interface.

The six contacts should not be assigned functions based only on their physical positions. The final contact allocation must follow the approved electrical schematic and Pin Map.

Pin Count 6 Pin

Interface Shape Round / circular

Primary Function Charging

Environmental Structure Waterproof-oriented interface

6-Pin Pin Map and Electrical Functions

Six contacts provide six project-defined electrical positions, but Pin Count alone does not determine how the charging interface is wired.

Pin 1–6 Functions → Defined by Approved Pin Map
Power / Return Allocation → To Be Confirmed
Detection / Identification → Project-Specific
Signal / Data Functions → To Be Confirmed

If some contacts are unused, reserved or dedicated to detection functions, these conditions should be clearly identified in the approved wiring diagram.

Cable-side and device-side drawings should use the same viewing direction and Pin 1 reference to prevent mirrored assignments during development.

Charging Current and Parallel Contact Design

Six contacts do not automatically establish a higher current rating.

If two or more contacts are connected in parallel for the same power or return path, current sharing should be reviewed across the complete assembly.

Differences in cable conductor resistance, termination resistance, contact resistance, contact compression and device-side PCB routing can cause unequal current distribution.

Source → Opposite-End Termination → Cable Conductors → 6-Contact Magnetic Head → Mating Interface → Device-Side Termination → PCB / Charging Circuit → Load → Return Path

Vdrop = I × Rpath
Ploss = I² × Rpath

Continuous current should therefore be released only after wire gauge, cable length, termination resistance, contact allocation, mating condition and allowable temperature rise have been reviewed together.

Waterproof Structure and Seal Boundary

The waterproof capability of a magnetic charging interface depends on more than the visible connector face.

The complete sealing architecture may include the mating-interface seal, connector-to-housing seal, cable-entry seal, device-side installation structure and enclosure boundary.

Each sealing surface should have a defined compression condition, mating tolerance and installation state where applicable.

A gasket, recessed contact face or round housing alone does not establish a specific IP rating.

IP Rating Validation

A specific IP rating should apply to a clearly defined assembly and test condition.

Before an IP rating is released, confirm which condition is being tested:

  • Mated connector condition
  • Unmated connector condition
  • Connector installed in the final device housing
  • Cable entry and strain-relief condition
  • Required dust and water test method

Until the required assembly and test report are confirmed, the specification should state the waterproof structure separately from the final IP rating.

Magnetic Capture and Mechanical Seating

The magnetic structure assists the two round connector components during approach and helps retain the interface after engagement.

Capture force, retention force, separation force and peel force describe different mechanical conditions and should be specified separately where relevant.

Final alignment and sealing compression should be established by the mechanical mating geometry and housing datums.

Stronger magnetic retention is not automatically better. Excessive holding force can increase device-housing loads and cable-removal forces without improving electrical or sealing performance.

Contact Compliance and Working Stroke

Six electrical contact positions are visible, but the internal contact mechanism should be confirmed from the approved connector drawing.

If spring-loaded pogo contacts are used, working stroke, total travel, spring force and installed compression should be defined separately.

Working stroke represents the intended operating compression. Total travel represents the available contact movement and should not be treated as the same value.

The connector housing should establish the final mechanical stop. Spring-loaded contacts should provide electrical contact and controlled Z-axis compliance rather than act as the primary structural stop.

Cable Construction and Sealed Cable Entry

Cable construction is part of the waterproof charging system and should be reviewed together with the magnetic head.

Cable length, conductor count, wire gauge, cable outer diameter, jacket material, strain relief and cable-entry sealing should be defined according to the project.

The opposite-end termination should also be confirmed. USB, DC plug, custom molded termination, bare wire or another interface should not be assumed from the magnetic head alone.

Device-Side Mating Integration

The reference configuration includes a separate round mating component with a metallic outer structure.

The exact mounting method, housing retention, cable or PCB termination and sealing interface should be confirmed by the device-side drawing.

Panel, threaded, PCB, FPC, wire or housing-embedded installation should only be specified after the approved mechanical structure defines the actual configuration.

Environmental Validation

Waterproof design does not automatically establish corrosion resistance, salt-spray performance, operating-temperature capability or long mating life.

Environmental validation should be selected according to the actual device application, materials, plating, installation method, cable jacket and expected exposure conditions.

Automotive, outdoor, industrial or other application labels should only be used when the project-specific environmental and validation requirements have been defined.

Product Specifications

SpecificationDetails
Product Type6 Pin Waterproof Magnetic Charging Cable Assembly
Pin Count6 Pin
Primary FunctionCharging
Interface ShapeRound / Circular
Contact ArrangementCircular 6-Contact Interface
Waterproof StructureConfirmed
IP RatingTo Be Confirmed by Complete Assembly Test
Pin MapDefined by Approved Drawing
Power / Return AllocationTo Be Confirmed
Data FunctionTo Be Confirmed
Parallel Contact ArchitectureTo Be Confirmed
Current SharingRequires Complete Path Validation
Contact TypeTo Be Confirmed
Working StrokeTo Be Confirmed
Total TravelTo Be Confirmed
Cable LengthProject-Specific
Wire GaugeTo Be Confirmed
Opposite-End TerminationTo Be Confirmed
Device-Side MountingTo Be Confirmed
VoltageProject-Specific
Continuous CurrentTo Be Confirmed
Peak CurrentTo Be Confirmed
Magnetic FunctionCapture + Retention
Magnetic RetentionProject-Specific
Sealing ArchitectureDefined by Approved Assembly Drawing
Material / PlatingTo Be Confirmed
Cycle LifeTo Be Confirmed
Operating TemperatureTo Be Confirmed
Environmental ValidationProject-Specific

Customization Options

  • Complete 6-pin Pin Map
  • Power, return, detection and optional signal allocation
  • Parallel contact and current-sharing architecture
  • Operating voltage and continuous / peak current
  • Cable length, wire gauge and conductor count
  • Opposite-end termination
  • Round connector dimensions and mating depth
  • Device-side mounting structure
  • Waterproof seal boundary and cable-entry structure
  • Magnetic capture, retention and release requirements
  • Required environmental and IP validation scope

Explore related 6 Pin Magnetic Cable Connectors for alternative six-contact cable architectures.

You can also review Round Magnetic Cable Connectors for other circular magnetic cable structures.

Application Fit

This six-contact round waterproof magnetic charging cable can be evaluated for devices requiring a detachable charging interface where moisture exposure or sealed-device integration is part of the project requirement.

  • Outdoor electronic equipment
  • Portable charging equipment
  • Sealed smart-device interfaces
  • Charging docks exposed to moisture
  • Custom equipment with removable charging connections

Automotive, industrial or other specialized applications should be confirmed according to the required vibration, temperature, chemical, ingress and electrical validation conditions.

Information Engineers Should Provide

  • Complete 6-pin Pin Map
  • Pin 1 orientation and viewing direction
  • Power and return allocation
  • Parallel-contact requirements
  • Operating voltage
  • Continuous and peak current
  • Allowed voltage drop and temperature rise
  • Cable length, wire gauge and conductor count
  • Opposite-end termination
  • Available X / Y / Z installation space
  • Round connector OD and mating depth
  • Contact type, working stroke and total travel
  • Device-side mounting structure
  • Waterproof seal location and compression requirement
  • Required IP test condition
  • Retention, separation and peel requirements
  • Environmental conditions
  • 2D / 3D drawings when available
  • Expected project volume

FAQ

Is this a 4 pin or 6 pin magnetic charging cable?

This product uses a 6-pin round magnetic charging interface. The six contacts should be assigned according to the approved Pin Map.

What are the six contacts used for?

Contact functions are project-specific. The six positions may be allocated to power, return, detection, identification or other approved functions according to the electrical design.

Does a 6 pin charging cable automatically support data?

No. Pin count does not determine data capability or bandwidth. Any data function must be validated through the Pin Map, return path, contact geometry, cable construction, terminations and complete electrical channel.

Can multiple pins be connected in parallel for charging current?

A parallel architecture can be evaluated, but equal current sharing should not be assumed. Cable resistance, termination resistance, contact resistance, mating compression and PCB routing should be reviewed together.

What current can this 6 pin magnetic cable support?

Current capability is project-specific and must be validated through the complete conductive path from the power source and cable conductors through the magnetic interface to the device charging circuit.

Is this magnetic charging cable IP67?

The product uses a waterproof-oriented structure, but a specific IP rating should only be released after the complete mating assembly, device installation, sealing boundary and required ingress test condition have been confirmed.

Does a gasket automatically make the connector waterproof?

No. Sealing performance depends on the complete seal boundary, compression, mating tolerances, cable entry, housing installation and test condition.

Are the six contacts spring-loaded pogo pins?

Six electrical contact positions are visible, but the internal spring-loaded structure, working stroke and total travel should be confirmed by the approved contact drawing.

Can this cable be used in automotive equipment?

Automotive use can be evaluated when the required electrical, vibration, temperature, ingress, chemical and mechanical validation conditions are defined. The connector structure alone does not establish an automotive grade.

What information is required for a custom 6 pin waterproof magnetic charging cable?

Provide the 6-pin Pin Map, voltage, continuous and peak current, cable length, wire gauge, opposite-end termination, installation dimensions, seal structure, required IP test condition, magnetic requirements and available device drawings.

CUSTOM WATERPROOF MAGNETIC CABLE DEVELOPMENT

Request an Engineering Review

Send CTP your 6-pin Pin Map, voltage, continuous and peak current, cable length, wire gauge, opposite-end termination, available X/Y/Z installation space, connector dimensions, device-side mounting structure, waterproof seal boundary, required IP validation condition, magnetic retention requirements and available 2D or 3D drawings. Request Custom Quote & Samples

Engineering Review for 6 Pin Round Waterproof Magnetic Charging Cable

This product page presents a CTP magnetic cable assembly configuration for engineering reference. Final dimensions, electrical ratings, materials, magnet structure, sealing level and reliability targets are not universal values; they are confirmed against the approved drawing, installation condition and model-specific validation plan.

Information to provide for evaluation

  • source-side interface and device-side magnetic head
  • pin definition, current, voltage and signal requirements
  • cable length, conductor, jacket, shielding and strain relief
  • magnetic retention, polarity, sealing, color and packaging
  • sample quantity, validation plan and forecast volume

How specifications are confirmed

CTP reviews the application and prepares a drawing or specification for approval before sample production. Test scope, acceptance criteria and report format should identify the model, sample status, method, conditions, result and review date.

Can this magnetic cable assembly be customized?

Yes. Customization can cover geometry, contact layout, materials, cable construction, magnetic structure, sealing and appearance. Feasibility depends on the application and approved specification.

Are the electrical and waterproof values universal?

No. Current, voltage, resistance, temperature rise and ingress-protection claims apply only to the identified model and stated test conditions.

What determines sample and production timing?

Timing is confirmed after the drawing, materials, tooling, sample quantity, validation scope and production requirements have been reviewed.

Information Required Before Cable Development

A reference product image is not enough to define a cable assembly. Confirm the following information before drawing, sampling or quotation review.

1. Pin Map Define power, return, signal, control, detection and unused contacts.
2. Voltage and Current Provide voltage, continuous current, peak current and operating cycle.
3. Cable Length Confirm finished length, tolerance, moving conditions and routing path.
4. Wire Construction Define conductor count, wire requirement, shielding and outer-jacket conditions.
5. Opposite-End Interface Confirm USB, Type-C, DC, terminal, bare wire or custom connection.
6. Mechanical Conditions Provide available space, outlet direction, strain relief and mating requirements.

From Cable Requirements to Project Validation

The exact project route depends on whether an existing product can be used, modified or requires a new cable assembly design.

01

Requirement Review

Confirm product scope, Pin Map, cable length, termination, quantity and application conditions.

02

Cable and Connector Mapping

Match magnetic contacts to conductors, source-side wiring and device-side functions.

03

Drawing and Sample Scope

Confirm dimensions, outlet direction, cable construction and required sample configuration.

04

Validation and Production Review

Review electrical, mechanical and environmental conditions before production approval.

Have a Cable Drawing, Pin Map or Device Requirement?

Submit the magnetic-end structure, electrical functions, cable length, conductor requirements, opposite-end interface, installation space and available drawings for project review.

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