Magnetic Mating Interface
Confirm Pin count, contact allocation, magnet arrangement, connector shape, polarity control and mating direction.
This custom 6-pin magnetic pogo pin cable assembly combines a linear six-contact magnetic interface with a six-conductor wire harness and opposite-end connector for power, ground, data, detection or identification functions. The Pin Map, wire length and gauge, contact pitch, magnetic retention, housing, mounting features and device-side mating interface can be customized according to the approved project drawing.
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.
Engineering Summary: This custom 6-pin magnetic pogo pin cable assembly combines a linear six-contact magnetic interface with a six-conductor wire harness and opposite-end connector. The contacts can be allocated to power, ground, data, detection or identification functions according to the approved Pin Map. Wire construction, contact pitch, magnetic retention, housing and device-side integration should be confirmed together in the project drawing.
This product is a complete magnetic power and data cable assembly rather than only a connector head. It includes six spring-loaded contacts, a magnetic mating structure, an integrated housing, six conductors and a wire-harness connector at the opposite end.
The pogo pins generate electrical contact pressure, while the magnets assist initial capture and retention. Final orientation, alignment, working compression and mechanical stopping should still be controlled by the connector housing and device structure.
| Assembly Element | Engineering Function |
|---|---|
| Six pogo pin contacts | Provide six project-defined electrical contact paths |
| Magnetic structure | Assists connector capture and retention |
| Connector housing | Controls orientation, alignment and final seating |
| Six-conductor wire harness | Connects the magnetic interface to the device PCB or internal module |
| Opposite-end connector | Provides a removable connection to the customer electronics |
| Mounting features | Support product-level positioning and mechanical integration |
The six contacts do not have one universal electrical definition. Their functions should be confirmed from the customer schematic before the cable, housing and mating side are finalized.
| Example Architecture | Possible Contact Allocation |
|---|---|
| Power plus data | Power, ground, two signal contacts, detection and identification |
| Parallel power paths | Two positive contacts, two return contacts, detection and temperature sensing |
| Multi-signal interface | Power, ground and four project-specific signal or control contacts |
| Custom module interface | Six customer-defined power, signal, sensing or control functions |
These are planning examples only. The final Pin Map must follow the approved schematic and connector drawing.
| Specification | Product Definition |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Magnetic pogo pin power and data cable assembly |
| Pin Count | 6 Pin |
| Contact Layout | Linear six-contact layout |
| Cable Construction | Six-conductor wire harness |
| Opposite End | Wire-harness connector according to the approved drawing |
| Pin Map | Project-specific |
| Wire Length and Gauge | Selected according to current, voltage drop and installation requirements |
| Rated Current / Voltage | Confirmed through complete current-path and thermal validation |
| Contact Resistance | Measured at the defined working compression and test boundary |
| Magnetic Retention | Specified according to the device structure and release direction |
| Environmental Protection | Dependent on the complete connector and device sealing structure |
Electrical capability should be evaluated through the complete path, including the wire harness, terminations, pogo pin contacts, mating targets and device PCB.
The project should define:
Six contacts provide additional channel flexibility, but Pin count alone does not establish support for USB, UART, I2C, CAN or another communication protocol. The complete connector, PCB and wiring channel should be validated for the required signal function.
Magnetic performance should be defined through separate capture, retention and release requirements.
Stronger magnetic attraction is not automatically better. Excessive force may increase mating impact, removal force and pogo pin compression.
This 6-pin magnetic data cable may be evaluated for:
Yes. The contacts may be allocated to power, ground and selected signal functions according to the approved Pin Map.
No. Six Pin only describes the number of physical contacts. Protocol compatibility depends on the complete Pin Map, PCB routing, wiring and connected electronics.
Yes. Wire length, conductor size, insulation, terminal processing and opposite-end connector type can be selected according to the project.
No. An IP rating should only be used when the defined connector or installed device assembly has passed the corresponding test conditions.
Capture, retention and release should be specified separately according to the device structure, cable direction and intended operation.
Submit your Pin Map, wire-harness requirements, electrical specifications and device-side drawings through the Get Quote & Samples page .
CTP can review the six-contact Pin Map, wire construction, magnetic structure, connector housing, mounting features and device-side mating interface before prototype development. Final specifications should be confirmed in the approved drawing and validation plan.
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.
