Samsung Active5 IntelliSkin Sleeve RAM-GDS-SKIN-SAM90-NG
The IntelliSkin® Next Gen for Samsung Tab Active5, SKU RAM-GDS-SKIN-SAM90-NG, is a protective sleeve designed specifically for the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5. This Samsung Active5 IntelliSkin Sleeve combines a hard plastic shell with soft, shock-absorbing rubber and integrates GDS® Technology™ with ruggedized pogo pads for charging and data synchronization through compatible IntelliSkin® Next Generation docks. It also includes an external USB Type-C connector for charging when a GDS Dock™ is unavailable.
What Is the IntelliSkin® Next Gen for Samsung Tab Active5?
The IntelliSkin® Next Gen for Samsung Tab Active5 is a protective tablet sleeve that combines device protection with GDS connectivity. RAM Mounts designed this sleeve specifically for the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5.
The sleeve uses an insert-molded construction that combines a hard plastic shell with soft, shock-absorbing rubber. It also provides military-grade drop protection and incorporates a dedicated slot for the S Pen.
An integrated GDS® connector upgrades the tablet’s USB-C connection to flat, ruggedized pogo pads. These contacts are designed for repetitive docking and help prevent damage associated with constant plugging and unplugging. RAM Mounts also describes the pogo pads as easier to clean in environments where debris and repeated docking are concerns.
Key Features of the Samsung Active5 IntelliSkin Sleeve
The RAM-GDS-SKIN-SAM90-NG includes:
- Protective sleeve featuring GDS® Technology™.
- Hard plastic shell combined with soft, shock-absorbing rubber.
- Military-grade drop protection.
- Integrated GDS® connector with ruggedized pogo-pad docking contacts.
- Charging and data synchronization capabilities through the GDS connector and compatible docking contacts.
- Universal positioning marker compatible with IntelliSkin® Next Generation docks.
- External USB Type-C connector for charging when a GDS® Dock™ is unavailable.
- Compatibility with the GDS® Ecosystem™, including GDS® Tough-Docks™, input devices, and ergonomic accessories.
- Four optional USB Type-C caps.
- Dedicated S Pen slot.
- 3-year warranty.
Compatibility
The RAM-GDS-SKIN-SAM90-NG is specifically compatible with:
- Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5
The sleeve is also designed for use with IntelliSkin® Next Generation docks through its positioning marker and GDS docking contacts. RAM Mounts identifies it as part of the GDS Ecosystem and states that it can be used with GDS Docks™, input devices, and ergonomic accessories.
Compatibility should not be generalized to other Samsung Galaxy Tab models. The official RAM Mounts product page specifically identifies the Galaxy Tab Active5 as the compatible device.
How the IntelliSkin® Next Gen Works
The IntelliSkin® Next Gen sleeve integrates a GDS connector into its construction. This connector converts the tablet’s USB-C connection into flat, ruggedized pogo-pad contacts on the exterior of the sleeve.
When paired with compatible docking equipment, the GDS connector and docking contacts provide charging and data synchronization capabilities. The pogo pads are designed for repetitive docking and help protect the tablet’s USB-C port from constant plugging and unplugging.
The sleeve also includes an external USB Type-C connector. This provides a charging connection when a GDS Dock™ is not available.
The D-Shape contacts support up to USB 3.1 at 5 Gbps as the maximum capability of the IntelliSkin®. However, RAM Mounts specifically notes that actual transfer speeds depend on the selected dock, charger, and device limitations, and that the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 has a maximum transfer speed of USB 2.0. Therefore, the 5 Gbps figure should not be presented as the actual maximum transfer speed of the Active5 tablet itself.
The external USB-C port supports up to USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps.
Protection and Device Design
The Samsung Active5 IntelliSkin Sleeve combines a hard plastic shell with soft, shock-absorbing rubber. The construction provides military-grade drop protection for the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5.
The sleeve also includes a dedicated S Pen slot, keeping the accessory integrated with the tablet setup.
Its ruggedized pogo-pad contacts provide an external docking interface for compatible GDS equipment. RAM Mounts designed the contacts for repetitive docking and states that they help reduce dirt accumulation and make cleaning easier.
GDS Connectivity and IntelliSkin® Next Generation Docks
The RAM-GDS-SKIN-SAM90-NG is part of the GDS Ecosystem™ and provides the GDS connectivity required for compatible docking solutions.
Its universal positioning marker is compatible with IntelliSkin® Next Generation docks, while the integrated GDS connector provides the pogo-pad interface used for docking.
The sleeve can also be paired with compatible GDS Tough-Docks™, input devices, and ergonomic accessories. This allows the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 to be incorporated into a broader GDS-based setup.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| SKU | RAM-GDS-SKIN-SAM90-NG |
| Compatible Device | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 |
| Product Type | IntelliSkin® Next Gen protective sleeve |
| Materials | Polycarbonate and Thermoplastic Elastomers |
| Hardware Included | (4) Optional USB Type-C Caps |
| Packaging Type | Retail Box |
| Transfer Speed via D-Shape Contacts | Up to USB 3.1 @ 5Gbps* |
| Transfer Speed via External USB-C | Up to USB 2.0 @ 480Mbps |
| Port | External USB-C 2.0 |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Weight | 0.71 lb according to current official RAM Mounts information |
USB 3.1 at 5 Gbps is the maximum transfer speed supported by the IntelliSkin®. RAM Mounts states that actual transfer speeds vary according to the selected docks, chargers, and device limitations. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 itself allows a maximum transfer speed of USB 2.0.
Why Choose This Samsung Active5 IntelliSkin Sleeve?
The RAM-GDS-SKIN-SAM90-NG combines protective construction with GDS connectivity for the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5.
Its hard plastic shell and shock-absorbing rubber provide military-grade drop protection, while the integrated GDS connector provides ruggedized pogo-pad contacts for compatible docking solutions. The sleeve also provides an external USB-C charging connection when a GDS Dock™ is unavailable.
For users building a Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 setup around GDS docking and accessories, the sleeve provides a device-specific connection between the tablet and compatible GDS solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
RAM-GDS-SKIN-SAM90-NG is the SKU for the IntelliSkin® Next Gen for Samsung Tab Active5, a protective sleeve with an integrated GDS connector and ruggedized pogo-pad contacts.
The sleeve is specifically designed for the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5.
Yes. The GDS connector and docking contacts provide charging capabilities through compatible GDS docking solutions. The sleeve also includes an external USB Type-C connector for charging when a GDS Dock™ is unavailable.
The IntelliSkin can support up to USB 3.1 at 5 Gbps through the D-Shape contacts and up to USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps through the external USB-C port. However, RAM Mounts states that the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 itself has a maximum transfer speed of USB 2.0, so the 5 Gbps figure is not the tablet’s actual maximum transfer speed.
Yes. The sleeve includes a universal positioning marker and docking contacts designed for compatibility with IntelliSkin® Next Generation docks.
No. It is an IntelliSkin® Next Gen protective sleeve with an integrated GDS connector and docking contacts. It is designed to work with compatible GDS docking solutions rather than functioning as a dock itself.
