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> This is the only cable we scanned that contains no PCBA; the pins just connect directly to the wires. What is the PCB for if it's technically possible to omi
by kibwen 3y ago
> This is the only cable we scanned that contains no PCBA; the pins just connect directly to the wires.
What is the PCB for if it's technically possible to omit it?
- ComputerGuru 3y agoStructural integrity. The pins might move around or push back without it, over time?
- crote 3y agoSignal integrity and ease of assembly. There's a lot of very high-speed connections really close together, which means they are going to interfere with each other. The "paddle card" allows you to maintain signal quality while you are spacing them out a bit for the wire connection. This isn't nearly as important with USB-2-only cables, which makes the direct soldering possible. It's going to require making a custom connector, so it's not really surprising a lot of manufacturers just reuse the high-speed ones and stick with a paddle card.