Specifiction of Magnetic Pogo Cable
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rated Current | ≤50A, custom. |
| Rated Voltage | 5V~550VDC, custom. |
| Contact Resistance | ≥15mΩ, custom 5mΩ, 15mΩ, or others, |
| Pin Number | 2~50 pins, custom more pins. |
| Pin Layout | Single row, dual, round, shaped, error-proof, and custom. |
| Working Stroke | ≥0.10mm, custom. |
| Spring force | ≥15gf, custom 5gf, 15gf, or others, |
| Wire Gauge | AWG5~30 based on rated current, |
| Wire Length | ≥10.00cm, custom. |
| EMI Shielding | Foil, braid, or both, custom. |
| Adaptor on other side of Wire | C-type interface, A-type interface, circular hole power head, terminal head, pin socket, bare wire, welding wire, customized wire harness. |
| Magnetic Holding Force | 100gf ~ 100kg force, custom-based on dimensions. |
| Life Cycle | 10,000 ~ 500,000 times, custom. |
| Waterproof Grade | IP65, IP67, IP68, custom. |
| Salt Spray | 24h, 48h, 72h, 96h, 128h, custom. |
| Working Temp. | -55℃~125℃ |
| Finishing | Gold-plating 3μin~200μin, Ag, Pd, Pt, Au, Ah, custom composite plating. |
Catalog Magnetic Pogo Cable
Magnetic Pogo Charging Cable:
Automatically absorbs and aligns, solving interface wear. 2Pin/3Pin/4Pin charging cable. It is used for smart wearables, handheld or portable instruments, and charging docks.
Magnetic Pogo Data + Charging Cable：
4Pin/5Pin/6Pin/7Pin power & signal cable. One wire can complete stable power supply as well as signal transmission. It is used for engineering prototypes and mass production equipment that require simultaneous charging and data communication.
Waterproof Magnetic Pogo Cable:
Used for outdoor equipment, medical equipment, sports equipment, and industrial handheld terminals. Maintain a reliable connection in environments with sweat/moisture, dust, or cleaning needs. Johoty is often designed as a waterproof magnetic charging cable and an IP67 magnetic pogo cable.
High Current Magnetic Pogo Cable:
Achieve more stable high current connections with a small volume interface. Used for fast charging of robots, industrial equipment, mobile terminals, and battery packs. It includes: high current magnetic charging cable and battery docking magnetic cable.
USB-C to Magnetic Pogo Cable:
The device requires a magnetic pogo interface for customers whose existing systems are still powered by USB-C or for communication.It uses standard USB-C input and device side magnetic pogo output, making it convenient for testing, development, and mass production. Johoty’s customers often customize USB-C to 4Pin magnetic pogo cable or USB-A/USB-C magnetic pogo cable.
Right Angle/Low Profile Magnetic Pogo Cable:
Designed for devices with limited structural space to reduce cable interference. It is used for space limited, device side charging/desktop base, and close fitting wearable devices. Many customers customize this easily recognizable right angle magnetic pogo cable and low profile magnetic pogo cable.
Magnetic Docking Cable Assembly:
Johoty can provide this type of cable and a complete docking connection solution. It is used for charging docks, testing fixtures, and equipment docking stations. Including: magnetic charging dock cable, pogo dock cable assembly, and cable/connector/housing assembly.
Custom Magnetic Pogo Cable:
It is primarily used for all non-standard devices. Johoty can customize the magnetic suction direction, pin number, and wire length according to the customer’s device structure. We can also design housing, pogo pins, and cables for you. You will receive: custom pin, layout, custom housing. As well as cable length, OEM/ODM magnetic pogo cable.
Reliability Test of Magnetic Pogo Cable
| Items | Johoty Reliability Test | Johoty Test Results |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic self-positioning repeatability-accuracy test | The plug automatically aligns after each approach to avoid misalignment and contact deviation. | Magnetic self-positioning, precise return after repeated docking. |
| Blind docking fault tolerance test | Quickly connect when not visible, tilted, or operated with one hand. | No need for precise insertion, it can automatically attach and dock when approaching. |
| Dynamic Contact Resistance Stability Test | The pogo pin maintains stable contact during shaking, slight displacement, and vibration. | Real-time monitoring of contact resistance, pogo pin can maintain stable contact. |
| Multiple plug and unplug life tests | The magnetic attraction structure and pogo pin must be reliable after more than 10,000 uses. | After >10,000 insertions and removals, the contact performance is stable. |
| Anti-pull detachment protection test | When the cable is accidentally pulled, the magnetic attraction will detach first to protect the device interface. | Unintended pulling can automatically detach, reducing interface damage. |
| Continuous vibration testing | Mobile devices, industrial equipment, and handheld terminals will not break instantly during use. | Continuously conduct under vibration to avoid instantaneous disconnection. |
| Sealed waterproof/easy to clean test | Dust, water vapor, and cleaning solution must be reliable, and reliable outdoors or under medical conditions. | The sealed structure is easy to wipe and suitable for frequent cleaning. |
| Customized pogo pin position conductivity verification test | Accurately match the pin layout, signal, and power supply of different projects. | Customize pogo pin layout according to the project and verify conductivity point by point. |
Customization of Magnetic Pogo Cable
Pin Layout Customization:
Johoty will first study the interface space and power/signal requirements of your device. Customize pin number, layout, pitch, and important and effective contact direction and foolproof structure. We can achieve the charging, data/signal transmission and detection, and multi-point contact that you need very well.
Customization of magnet structure:
Based on product adhesion, alignment accuracy, and installation space. We will customize the magnet position, magnetic pole direction, adsorption strength, and magnetic attraction structure. Enable interfaces to achieve fast self-localization connections.
Customization of Housing Shape and Size:
Johoty customers often request round/oval/square/irregular/mold size/injection molding or metal casing. We will first conduct a detailed study on the appearance, installation slot, and usage environment of your device. Customize the shape/size/material and finishing of the connector housing for you, so that the cable can match the terminal product.
Cable type customization：
Different bending frequencies, usage environments, current requirements, and hand feel will require different wires. Including: PVC/TPE/TPU/silicone wire/shielded wire/high flexibility wire/medical grade wire/industrial wear-resistant wire. Johoty can provide you with different wire materials, lengths, diameters, and shielding structures.
Customization of connection ports:
Johoty can customize different connection methods based on customer devices or system interfaces. The other end will be more convenient to directly contact the existing product structure. Including: USB-A/USB-C/DC Plug/JST/Type-C/Bare wire/Aviation plug/Customer specified port.
Application version customization:
Johoty can develop medical, industrial, outdoor and other versions for different uses. We focus on optimizing cleaning, waterproof, dustproof, and wear-resistant. Meanwhile, tensile strength and long-term contact stability are of utmost importance. Including:
- Medical version: Sealed, easy to clean, low gap.
- Industrial version: Pull resistant, wear-resistant, stable contact.
- Outdoor version: Waterproof, dustproof, corrosion-resistant.
Appearance and brand customization:
Johoty supports customization of surface textures, colors, logos, and packaging. Our magnetic pogo cable can maintain a unified brand feel with customer end products.
Applications of Magnetic Pogo Cable
Medical Devices：
Portable medical terminals often require cleanliness, reliability, ease of cleaning, blind insertion, and quick connection. Handheld detection devices, monitoring modules, and charging bases also require such magnetic pogo cables. They often increase equipment wear and tear with each insertion and removal during high-frequency use. This not only affects connection stability, but also brings cleaning difficulties.
After using Johoty magnetic pogo cable, customers can achieve rapid magnetic docking. Gently touch and absorb, no need for precise alignment. Significantly improve the operational efficiency of medical staff in busy work. Simultaneously reducing contact losses and extending equipment lifespan. Provide a cleaner, more stable, and easier to operate magnetic pogo cable magnetic connection solution for medical equipment.
Wearables：
The space for smartwatches, health monitoring wristbands, and motion sensors all require precise design. They require miniaturization, lightweight, stable charging, and optimized user experience. Using magnetic pogo cables, they can achieve stable contact within a finite structure. Ensure the reliability of charging and data transmission, while achieving magnetic fast connection.
Without the need for precise alignment, it can significantly enhance user’s charging experience. Lightweight cable design that fully meets the requirements of miniaturized devices. Keep portable wearable modules and sports wristbands efficient and stable in daily use.
Smart Home:
Smart door locks, indoor sensors, and home controllers are diverse and frequently interact. Users hope that these smart cleaning devices and home security equipment can quickly and seamlessly complete charging or data docking. By using a magnetic pogo cable, the equipment can maintain long-term stable electrical contact and data transmission. End users do not need to precisely align the interface, they only need to lightly touch to achieve fast magnetic connection.
Magnetic pogo cables can enhance the convenience of using these smart homes. Enhance user experience, make operations more intuitive, convenient, and efficient. Realize natural placement of the device, and the cable can be easily attached and connected with a light touch. The desktop is clean and tidy, with no alignment, quick connection, and long-term stability.
Industrial Sensors:
Industrial detection modules and environmental sensors often require debugging, testing, and maintenance. Frequent plugging and unplugging of traditional interfaces can easily lead to poor contact or wear and tear.
By using a magnetic pogo cable, maintenance personnel can quickly complete magnetic connections. They don’t require precise alignment, and every connection can achieve stability and reliability. At the same time, the ability to withstand frequent plugging and unplugging reduces the difficulty of on-site operations. Engineers can easily improve the maintenance efficiency and reliability of automation equipment sensing units and data acquisition devices.
Outdoor Equipment：
The interfaces for outdoor lighting, GPS devices, and portable power supplies are susceptible to dust, moisture, and accidental pulling. It will also affect the connection reliability and lifespan of outdoor detectors and sports equipment. Using a magnetic pogo cable, a sealed magnetic suction connection can be achieved in mild water vapor or dust.
The cable can be magnetically connected with a light touch, reducing the pollution and wear caused by traditional interface exposure. Avoid equipment damage or destruction in case of accidental pulling, and maintain authentic and reliable outdoor use. Ensure clients’outdoor equipment can long-term work stably in various environments.
Charging Dock：
Users hope that the device can quickly align and complete stable charging every time it is placed in the base. Especially for users who use handheld terminal bases, medical charging stations, and consumer electronics charging stations. They hope to achieve automatic adsorption, precise positioning, and batch charging efficiency.
Johoty’s customers use magnetic pogo cable, which can automatically attach to the magnetic interface. Their multi device charging stations can achieve precise positioning and reliable contact. Significantly improve the success rate of docking and charging efficiency, reduce losses and operational difficulties. Users can also enjoy a smooth and convenient charging experience.
Robotics：
Robot end module and mobile charging interface often require a magnetic pogo cable to easily connect with a light touch. These sensor modules and debugging interfaces require modularity, quick replacement, and anti pull protection. In robot applications, customers require interfaces to be able to quickly dock and ensure stable contact. At the same time, it can be safely disconnected during component replacement or debugging.
Using Johoty magnetic pogo cable, it can achieve fast magnetic connection. Improve the efficiency of robot maintenance, charging, debugging, and module replacement. Provide protection for users in case of accidental pulling, ensuring the long-term reliable operation of the robot equipment.
Test Fixtures：
Production testing, R&D validation, and PCBA testing are all high-frequency testing and validation. Traditional cable plugging and unplugging is time-consuming and vulnerable, affecting testing efficiency and repeatability. Clients’ functional testing fixtures and aging testing stations are often equipped with Johoty magnetic pogo cable.
These devices can achieve fast magnetic positioning connection without precise alignment, and are stable and reliable with each contact. Significantly improve the connection efficiency and engineering verification speed of testing fixtures. Engineers can quickly connect, locate, and verify cables at their workstations. Bring efficient and repeatable operational experience to research and production workstations.
Johoty’s Engineering Support of Magnetic Pogo Cable
Johoty can provide magnetic pogo cable and various technical support required by engineers. Assist engineers in completing structural confirmation, sample validation, and smooth mass production more quickly. Customers are not just buying one wire. But instead, obtain a set of magnetic pogo cable engineering support that can be directly imported into the project.
2D Drawing：
Johoty conducted a detailed study of the customer’s equipment structure, installation space, contact position, and wire outlet direction before the project began. Provide clear dimensional drawings to customers for structural engineers to quickly assess assembly feasibility.
3D Model (stp file)：
We can provide 3D model stp files of magnetic pogo cable for pre-assembly inspection of entire machine structure. Engineers will be able to make advance judgments on interference, limiting, magnetic alignment, and cable routing.
Datasheet：
We will provide key electrical and structural parameter data. Convenient for customers to conduct internal reviews, BOM filing, supplier audits, and project data archiving.
Sample Support：
Johoty will provide sample testing support based on customer project requirements. Assist customers in verifying magnetic positioning and pin contact stability. Experience the plugging and unplugging experience, charging/signal connection effect of magnetic pogo cable in advance.
DFM Review：
Before sample or mass production, Johoty can assist in checking the structural design, contact layout, and magnet orientation. We will also confirm the wire technology and assembly method to reduce the cost of later modifications.
Prototype-to-Mass-Production Service：
This includes early magnetic pogo cable sampling, small-scale trial production, and formal mass production of magnetic pogo cables. Johoty provides continuous engineering coordination. Ensure stable assembly, connection, and delivery of magnetic pogo cables in actual equipment.
FAQ
Because many devices have issues with whether they can be powered on or not. The most critical issue is whether stable contact can still be achieved after long-term high-frequency connection.
The magnetic pogo cable has precise magnetic positioning and pogo pin contact. It can minimize incorrect insertion, interface wear, and on-site mis-operation. Especially suitable for frequent connections, quick maintenance, and blind insertion operations. It can effectively prevent damage to the interface of the device.
The magnetic pogo cable solves the most real challenges on engineering sites. Including: the connection should be fast, accurate, and stable, and the equipment lifespan should not be affected by human operation.
Based on Johoty’s professional experience, the most crucial factor is whether magnetic pogo cable structure can match your actual application. A professional magnetic pogo cable solution isn’t just about changing the cable length, shell, or the magnet. We need to design the overall connection method based on your device structure, contact direction, and usage frequency. At the same time, we also need to consider assembly space, pulling risks, and charging/signal requirements.
What is truly important is that the magnetic pogo cable requires:
- After adsorption, it can automatically align.
- It will not disconnect when subjected to vibration or slight pulling.
- The consistency of each line after mass production must be stable.
- End users have sufficient imperceptibility and reliability when using it.
Sure.Johoty can customize exclusive magnetic pogo cable connection solutions in line with your device structure. Including magnetic attraction direction, pogo pin contact layout, and wire structure. And your expected terminal shape, housing size, contact stability, and mass production consistency.
If your product is experiencing interface vulnerability, unstable connection, poor plug/unplug experience, contacting Johoty is definitely right. Customized magnetic pogo cable is usually the most direct solution for low maintenance efficiency and unsuitability to ordinary cables.
Johoty’s focus is not on making a regular cable or pogo pin cable. We always provide a magnetic pogo cable that is truly suitable for mass production and long-term use for your product.
It can significantly enhance the connectivity experience of medical equipment, industrial handheld terminals, and smart hardware. A suitable magnetic pogo cable can enhance the reliability of testing fixtures, charging bases, and customized electronic devices.
If you are looking for stable, precise, customizable for batch application of magnetic pogo cable, please contact Johoty.
