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Hauke Schmidt

 · 05.04.2025

Thanks to its coated circuit board, the TILE USB socket is designed to withstand the maritime climate
Scanstrut presents the TILE series: a USB socket developed for the marine sector. The stylish device provides powerful charging options for the latest mobile devices and takes up very little space.
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The new TILE series (Tiny Interior Lifestyle Electronics) from Scanstrut offers compact USB sockets with minimal installation dimensions. Thanks to a footprint of just 40 x 40 millimetres, the devices can be integrated unobtrusively into almost any surface.

Elegant and functional

The TILE charging stations are available in two versions: with two USB-C ports or with one USB-A and one USB-C port. Both versions are available with a brushed stainless steel or matt black cover. The USB socket is easy to install using a 29-millimetre drill bit, making installation quick and uncomplicated. To meet the demanding conditions on board, Scanstrut has opted for a robust design for the TILE series. The electronics are coated and therefore protected against moisture.

Versatile USB socket

Despite their compact dimensions, the TILE charging stations offer good performance values. The USB socket provides up to 36 watts on 12-volt vehicle electrical systems and even up to 60 watts on 24-volt systems. This makes it ideal for charging the latest generation of laptops, tablets and smartphones. Support for common fast charging protocols such as Quick Charge (QC) and Power Delivery (PD) ensures optimum charging speeds. The low standby consumption of just 0.01 watts also protects the on-board batteries.

Technical data

  • Dimensions: 40 x 40 mm
  • Connections: USB-A and USB-C or 2x USB-C
  • Charging power, 12V system: up to 36 W,
  • USB-A: 5V / 9V / 12V = 3A Max
  • USB-C: 5V / 9V / 12V = 3A Max
  • Charging power 24V system: Up to 60 W
  • USB-C (24V system): 5V / 9V / 12V / 15V / 20V = 3A Max
  • Supported technologies: Quick Charge, Power Delivery
  • Electronics protected from moisture with protective coating
  • Mounting hole: 29 mm diameter
  • Front panel: Brushed stainless steel or matt black anodised aluminium
  • On-board power supply compatibility: 12V and 24V
  • Price: around 70 euros

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Hauke Schmidt

Hauke Schmidt

Test & Technology editor

Hauke Schmidt was born in Hanau, Hesse, in 1974, but moved to the coast at the age of an Opti and grew up sailing dinghies and tall ships. School and semester breaks were used for extensive Baltic Sea cruises. During and after his oceanography studies in Kiel, he took part in various international research trips to tropical and polar regions. The focus was on ocean currents and their influence on climate change. Eventually he was drawn back to his home coast and to YACHT. He completed a traineeship there and has been working as an editor in the Test & Technology department since 2009. His core tasks include equipment and boat testing, as well as practical topics relating to electronics, seamanship and refits. As a passionate DIY enthusiast, he loves to spend his summers on the water with his family and winters working on his boat

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