Delving into the model designation itself reveals the essence of its design positioning. "KH" clearly identifies its pure Kinghelm pedigree, signifying the brand's professional commitment in the connector domain. "3.0" is undoubtedly the core highlight, explicitly declaring its full compatibility and support for USB 3.0 (now known as USB 3.2 Gen 1) and more advanced USB standards. This means it can effortlessly handle theoretical data transfer rates of up to 5Gbps, achieving a qualitative leap compared to traditional USB 2.0. It significantly reduces the time required for large file transfers, high-resolution video streaming, or real-time data synchronization, providing a solid physical layer foundation for efficient workflows. The "AF" in the model further defines its interface form as the standard Type-A Female Receptacle, one of the most widely used USB interface types today, ensuring plug-and-play compatibility with a vast array of standard USB cables and devices. The parameter "180" likely relates to key mechanical dimensions such as pin pitch, reflecting design precision. The "WJ" and "JB" suffixes often encapsulate Kinghelm's unique product design features. They may point to specific high-performance contact materials (such as thicker gold plating to enhance corrosion resistance and conductivity), optimized internal shielding structures to suppress electromagnetic interference (EMI) at high signal speeds, or indicate compliance with stringent standards for robustness and environmental endurance required by specific industries (e.g., industrial automation, medical equipment). The "11.5" most likely precisely specifies a critical installation height or mating depth of the connector overall, which is decisive for internal device space planning and PCB layout design, ensuring precise installation matching and structural stability.

The core value of the KH-3.0AF180WJ-11.5JB lies in its integration of multiple cutting-edge technological features. Ultra-high-speed data transfer capability is its cornerstone. The 5Gbps bandwidth provided by the USB 3.0 standard is more than sufficient to handle ever-increasing data throughput demands. Whether it's high-speed backup for professional external storage arrays, high-fidelity audio/video capture devices, or industrial sensor networks requiring real-time exchange of massive data, it performs with ease. Simultaneously, the connector design significantly enhances power delivery capability. The USB 3.0 specification greatly increased the maximum power supply current compared to its predecessors (up to 900mA). This allows the KH-3.0AF180WJ-11.5JB not only to reliably provide ample power for various USB peripherals but also to support higher-power-consumption terminals such as portable hard drives, high-specification external optical drives, and even some portable display devices. This effectively reduces device instability or unrecognized issues caused by insufficient power, enhancing overall system compatibility and reliability.

Its Through-Hole design is a paradigm of engineering practicality. This mature mounting method allows the connector pins to pass vertically through pre-drilled holes in the printed circuit board (PCB) and achieve a permanent, high-strength connection to the board via wave soldering or hand soldering. The through-hole process delivers multiple significant advantages: Firstly, it provides exceptional mechanical strength and resistance to physical stress. The bond between the connector and the PCB is exceptionally robust, effectively resisting insertion/extraction forces, vibrations, and even accidental impacts encountered during device use. This is particularly suitable for environments with extremely high durability requirements, such as industrial control equipment, automotive electronics, and portable instruments. Secondly, the solder joints formed by through-hole soldering offer extremely low contact resistance and high electrical reliability, ensuring high efficiency in the power delivery path and integrity in the signal transmission path. Furthermore, for the production process, the mature through-hole soldering process (especially wave soldering) boasts high production efficiency and controllable yield, facilitating large-scale manufacturing and reducing production costs. Its gross weight of 1.78 grams also reflects lightweight design considerations while ensuring strength. The use of Tray packaging is the standard industrial practice for automated placement (pre-SMT) and efficient transportation and storage, maximizing protection for delicate pins against damage and optimizing supply chain efficiency.

In building reliable connections, the design details of the KH-3.0AF180WJ-11.5JB exemplify craftsmanship throughout. Contact terminals are typically made from high-quality copper alloy substrates and treated with thick gold plating. This not only significantly reduces contact resistance, improving conductive efficiency (crucial for power delivery), but also effectively resists environmental erosion such as oxidation and sulfidation. It ensures stable, low-attenuation electrical contact performance even during long-term use or in harsh industrial environments, significantly extending product lifespan. Its structural design is undoubtedly meticulously calculated and tested to provide precise insertion/extraction force and excellent durability. Appropriate insertion/extraction force ensures a smooth user connection experience while firmly locking the plug to prevent accidental disconnection. Its mating cycle life typically reaches thousands or even tens of thousands of times, fully meeting the demands of frequently used consumer electronics and demanding industrial equipment. The internal sophisticated shielding structure and grounding design are key to its ability to handle high-speed signal challenges. They effectively suppress electromagnetic interference (EMI) and reduce signal crosstalk, guaranteeing the purity and timing accuracy of data signals at the high rate of 5Gbps. This prevents data errors or transmission interruptions caused by increased bit error rates, which is crucial for maintaining stable system operation.

Kinghelm KH-3.0AF180WJ-11.5JB Specification

Through the Kinghelm KH-3.0AF180WJ-11.5JB Type-A Female Through-Hole Receptacle Connector, Kinghelm Electronics delivers not just a high-performance physical interface component, but a future-oriented guarantee of connectivity reliability. It perfectly integrates the high-speed potential of USB 3.0+, enhanced power delivery, industrial-grade ruggedness, and the reliable convenience of through-hole design. In an era of explosive data growth and increasingly interconnected devices, this relentless pursuit of high performance, high compatibility, and high reliability is the underlying force driving continuous innovation and stable operation in electronic equipment. Choosing Kinghelm's KH-3.0AF180WJ-11.5JB means selecting a time-tested connectivity cornerstone for your product, delivering a smooth, efficient, and trustworthy experience to end-users.

About Kinghelm

Shenzhen Kinghelm Electronics Co., Ltd.（www.kinghelm.net）has technical backbones from Tsinghua University and UESTC, and has introduced overseas returnee professionals. Kinghelm is able to develop highly reliable and high-performance antenna and connector products.KH series products of "Kinghelm" brand include Beidou/GPS antennas, RF adapter connectors, plug connector, electrical data connectors, terminals, and customized vehicle harnesses, industrial / medical connectors, and special antenna connectors."Kinghelm connects world", Kinghelm has grown with the development of China's Beidou industry. Starting from supplying Beidou/GPS dual mode antennas, IPEX terminals, and RF adapter cables for automotive manufacturers, Kinghelm has continuously developed products. Currently, it has a series of WiFi, Bluetooth, NB-loT, LoRa, Zigbee, UWB, and GSM antennas, RFID tags, RF adapter cables, standard microwave antennas, vehicle grade SMA, SMB, FAKRA holders, coaxial cables, and can customize non-standard antenna connectors based on customer drawings or samples.