Magnetic Mating Interface
Confirm Pin count, contact allocation, magnet arrangement, connector shape, polarity control and mating direction.
A custom 12 pin magnetic charging cable with a slim rectangular mating head and twelve contacts arranged in a single linear row. The contacts are assigned according to the approved Pin Map and may support project-defined charging, power, return, detection or control functions. Voltage, current capability, cable construction, opposite-end termination, working stroke and magnetic retention are project-specific.
The finished assembly must define the magnetic mating component, internal conductor arrangement, cable construction and the opposite-end connection as one complete electrical system.
Confirm Pin count, contact allocation, magnet arrangement, connector shape, polarity control and mating direction.
Define cable length, conductor count, wire specification, shielding requirements, jacket and flexibility.
Select USB, Type-C, DC plug, bare wire, terminal, PCB connection or another customized termination.
Confirm installation space, outlet direction, strain relief, exposed-contact state and user operation.
12 PIN SLIM MAGNETIC CHARGING CABLE
This 12 pin magnetic charging cable is a complete cable assembly with a slim rectangular magnetic head and twelve electrical contacts arranged in one linear row.
The twelve contacts are assigned according to the approved Pin Map. Charging is the confirmed function of this product, while individual contacts may be allocated to power, return, detection, control or other project-specific electrical functions.
Magnets primarily assist capture and retention during mating. Final position, alignment and seating should be controlled by the mating housings and mechanical geometry, while the pogo contacts provide electrical contact and controlled Z-axis compliance.
The visible mating interface uses twelve contacts distributed along a single row within a low-profile rectangular housing.
This architecture can be evaluated where a device requires multiple defined electrical functions along a limited edge or docking area. Pin count alone does not determine how many contacts are used for charging, return, detection or auxiliary functions.
Pin Count Twelve electrical contact positions
Contact Layout Single row / linear arrangement
Housing Shape Slim rectangular magnetic interface
Primary Function Project-defined charging interface
The approved drawing should identify Pin 1, viewing direction, contact pitch and the electrical function of all twelve contact positions.
A twelve-pin interface does not mean that all twelve contacts are used for charging. Depending on the project, contacts may be assigned to positive power, return, ground, detection, identification, control or other defined functions.
The cable-side and device-side drawings should use the same reference direction so the contact map cannot be mirrored during mechanical or electrical integration.
Multiple contacts may be evaluated in parallel where the approved Pin Map requires more than one conductive path for power or return.
Total current capability should not be calculated by simply multiplying the capability of one pogo contact by the number of parallel contacts.
Contact resistance, spring compression, conductor resistance, PCB copper, mechanical tolerance and temperature can cause unequal current sharing between parallel contact paths.
Parallel-contact performance should therefore be validated in the complete cable and mating assembly under the intended operating condition.
The magnetic structure assists the two mating components during approach and helps retain the interface after engagement.
Capture force, retention force, separation force and peel force describe different mechanical conditions. The required magnetic behavior should be selected according to the complete device geometry and intended release direction.
Final position and alignment should be established by the mating housing, mechanical datums, guides and seating surfaces. Magnetic attraction alone should not define final contact compression.
All twelve spring-loaded contacts should operate within the approved working-stroke range after the two mating components reach their intended seated position.
Working stroke and total travel are different parameters. Working stroke defines the intended operating compression, while total travel represents the available mechanical movement of the spring contact.
For a long single-row interface, contact height, housing flatness, device-side position and mechanical tolerance should be reviewed across the complete contact line.
Pogo contacts should provide electrical connection and controlled compliance rather than act as the primary mechanical hard stop.
Charging-current capability cannot be determined from the twelve-pin count or contact size alone.
Power Source → Opposite-End Termination → Cable Conductors → Magnetic Cable Head → Assigned Pogo Contacts → Mating Interface → Device PCB → Charging Circuit → Battery / Load
Vdrop = I × Rpath
Ploss = I² × Rpath
Cable length, wire gauge, termination resistance, contact resistance, current sharing, device-side PCB copper, mating compression and temperature rise should be reviewed together before releasing a continuous-current rating.
Continuous current and peak current should be defined separately where the charging system includes transient or intermittent loading.
Charging is the confirmed function of this twelve-pin cable. The higher contact count does not automatically establish data capability or communication bandwidth.
If signal or data contacts are required, the complete channel should be reviewed, including the Pin Map, return path, contact pitch, contact geometry, device-side PCB transition, cable conductor arrangement, shielding and source and receiving electronics.
A protocol or supported data rate should only be stated after complete-channel validation.
The twelve-pin magnetic head is only one part of the complete charging cable assembly.
Cable length, conductor count, wire gauge, shielding, outer jacket, strain relief and opposite-end termination should be defined according to the electrical and mechanical requirements of the finished device.
USB-A, USB-C, bare wire, terminal, PCB, FPC or another interface should only be specified after the approved cable drawing confirms the actual configuration.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | 12 Pin Magnetic Charging Cable Assembly |
| Pin Count | 12 Pin |
| Primary Function | Charging |
| Contact Arrangement | Single Row / Linear |
| Housing Shape | Slim Rectangular / Bar Style |
| Cable-Side Interface | Integrated Magnetic Cable Head |
| Device-Side Mate | Separate Mating Component Visible; Supply Scope To Be Confirmed |
| Magnetic Function | Capture + Retention |
| Final Position / Alignment | Controlled by Mechanical Mating Geometry |
| Pin Map | Defined by Approved Drawing |
| Parallel Contact Allocation | To Be Confirmed |
| Charging Function | Confirmed |
| Data / Signal Function | To Be Confirmed |
| Cable Length | Project-Specific |
| Opposite-End Termination | To Be Confirmed |
| Voltage | Project-Specific |
| Continuous Current | To Be Confirmed |
| Peak Current | To Be Confirmed |
| Current Capability | Validate Complete Conductive Path |
| Working Stroke | Defined by Approved Drawing |
| Total Travel | To Be Confirmed |
| Spring Force | Project-Specific |
| Magnetic Retention | Project-Specific |
| Device-Side Mounting | To Be Confirmed |
| Material / Plating | To Be Confirmed |
| Cycle Life | To Be Confirmed |
| Operating Temperature | To Be Confirmed |
| IP Rating | Not Claimed Without Complete Assembly Validation |
CTP can review the complete twelve-pin magnetic charging cable around the customer’s electrical, cable and mechanical requirements.
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This slim 12 pin magnetic charging cable can be evaluated for devices that require a detachable multi-contact charging or docking interface within a limited edge or connector space.
Final application suitability depends on the approved Pin Map, current allocation, cable construction, mechanical integration, mating tolerance and environmental requirements.
Environmental performance should be validated for the complete cable assembly and installed device-side interface under defined test conditions.
Corrosion behavior, mating-cycle capability, cable bending life and operating-temperature performance depend on the actual materials, plating, cable construction and mechanical operating conditions.
A slim housing or recessed contact interface does not establish a waterproof rating. An IP rating should only be claimed after the complete mating assembly and device sealing structure have been defined and tested.
It is a magnetic cable assembly using twelve electrical contact positions. This version uses a slim rectangular mating head with all twelve contacts arranged in one linear row.
The exact function of each contact is defined by the approved Pin Map. Contacts may be assigned to power, return, detection, identification, control or other project-specific electrical functions.
Not necessarily. The number of charging, return and auxiliary contacts depends on the project-specific Pin Map and electrical architecture.
Parallel contacts can be evaluated, but current should not be assumed to divide equally. Contact resistance, conductor resistance, compression tolerance and temperature can affect current sharing.
Charging current is project-specific and must be validated across the complete conductive path, including cable conductors, terminations, assigned pogo contacts, the mating interface, device PCB and charging circuit.
No. Pin count does not define data bandwidth. Any data function must be evaluated from the Pin Map, return path, contact geometry, PCB transition, cable construction and complete electrical channel.
Magnets primarily assist capture and retention. Final position, alignment and seating should be controlled by the mechanical mating geometry.
Working stroke is defined by the approved drawing and represents the intended operating compression. It should be distinguished from total mechanical travel.
Yes. Cable length, wire gauge, conductor allocation, shielding and opposite-end termination can be defined according to the approved project requirements.
Provide the Pin Map, contact pitch, voltage, continuous and peak current, cable length, wire gauge, opposite-end termination, available mechanical space, working stroke, magnetic requirements and available 2D or 3D drawings.
CUSTOM 12 PIN MAGNETIC CABLE DEVELOPMENT
Send CTP your 12-pin Pin Map, contact pitch, voltage, continuous and peak current, cable length, wire gauge, opposite-end termination, working stroke, magnetic requirements and device-side drawings. Our engineering team can review the complete charging interface before quotation and sample development. Request Custom Quote & Samples
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.
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.
Yes. Customization can cover geometry, contact layout, materials, cable construction, magnetic structure, sealing and appearance. Feasibility depends on the application and approved specification.
No. Current, voltage, resistance, temperature rise and ingress-protection claims apply only to the identified model and stated test conditions.
Timing is confirmed after the drawing, materials, tooling, sample quantity, validation scope and production requirements have been reviewed.
A reference product image is not enough to define a cable assembly. Confirm the following information before drawing, sampling or quotation review.
The exact project route depends on whether an existing product can be used, modified or requires a new cable assembly design.
Confirm product scope, Pin Map, cable length, termination, quantity and application conditions.
Match magnetic contacts to conductors, source-side wiring and device-side functions.
Confirm dimensions, outlet direction, cable construction and required sample configuration.
Review electrical, mechanical and environmental conditions before production approval.
Submit the magnetic-end structure, electrical functions, cable length, conductor requirements, opposite-end interface, installation space and available drawings for project review.
Review related cable assemblies by contact count, shape, termination and project supply scope.
