I have a problem with USB losing connection randomly in a high vibration environment. I cant remove the vibration unfortunately.

USB Cable is a type A to a type C. Length 1m
It is connecting a Panasonic FZ-G1 tablet to a XBee USB interface board. F9p connected to USB interface board.
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The USB is great it transmits both 5v power and data to the board.

I cant do much about the USB connection at the Panasonic FZ-G1 end, however I could possibly do something at the XBEE USB interface board end. I am plugged into the USB C port with my cable, I could possibly solder pins to the other end of the board and use an alternative connector.

The whole thing is part of a DIY GPS steering system & moving vehicles have vibrations unfortunately.

What would the community recommend.

 

The connection issue in a high vibration condition is motion between the contact surfaces. Preventing that motion is usually the solution. THAT could require replacing a worn connector. BUT the first step is to verify that the problem is not a failed cable. The comon scheme is to try a different cable for a time that should be long enough to otherwise have a failure .

 

Try a latching A connector for a better connector mating.

I would jut solder the other end USB cable wires directly on the XBEE PCB.

 

not sure if the problem is on one or both ends. soldering on tablet side may not be an option. tying cable to some common support should help a lot. the better solution is to get rid of wired connection. that is what wireless is for (Ethernet, Bluetooth...)

 

IF you find that it is not a faulty cable, then a locking connector may provide relief. OR possibly using a shim to prevent any relative motion between the cable connector and the mating side.
IT MAY ALSO be valid to verify that both connectors have solid solder connections to their PCB connecting traces. A weak solder connection can certainly fail with repeated stress applications.