Adafruit Reversible USB Type A Plug Connector Breakout
100 units available with a short lead time.
The Adafruit Reversible USB Type A Plug Connector Breakout breaks out a reversible USB Type A plug to breadboard-friendly pins. The connector uses a thin centre contact so it can be plugged in either way — no more guessing which side is up.
The connector is a hybrid through-hole and SMT design with sturdy mounting tabs for a solid mechanical connection to the PCB. All four standard USB signals (5 V, GND, D+, D−) plus a shield contact for the metal body are broken out to 0.1" spaced pads. A small piece of header is included for breadboard or perfboard use.
Key Features
- Reversible USB Type A Plug – Works in either orientation; no more flipping the cable
- 5 Breakout Pins – 5 V, GND, D+, D−, and shield
- Through-Hole + SMT Mounting – Sturdy mechanical connection to the PCB
- Breadboard Friendly – Header included for prototyping
Ideal For
- Custom USB devices that need to face a specific direction
- Prototyping USB circuits on a breadboard
- Projects with indicator LEDs or displays that must face outward regardless of port orientation
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