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USB-A Male Plug to 5-pin Terminal Block
This adapter converts a USB-A male plug into a 5-pin screw terminal block, making it easy to connect bare wires to a USB port without soldering. Just loosen ...
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This adapter converts a USB-A male plug into a 5-pin screw terminal block, making it easy to connect bare wires to a USB port without soldering. Just loosen the terminal screws, insert your stranded or solid-core wire, and tighten. All five pins are clearly labelled (VCC, D−, D+, GND, and Shield/Sleeve).
The terminal block is removable from the USB connector body, and the screw connections are more durable than soldered joints for prototyping and custom cable builds.
Key Features
- USB-A Male Connector – Standard USB-A plug
- 5-Pin Terminal Block – VCC, D−, D+, GND, and Shield
- No Soldering Required – Screw terminal connections for bare wire
- Labelled Pins – All 5 pins clearly marked
- Removable Terminal Block – Detaches from the USB body
Ideal For
- Prototyping custom USB devices and cables
- Quick USB power connections without soldering
- Testing and debugging USB wiring
Package Contents
- 1× USB-A Male Plug to 5-Pin Terminal Block
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- GND
- GND is the ground or reference connection (0 V) for a circuit. When connecting two devices together, their grounds must be joined so both agree on what counts as a low or high signal.
- screw terminal
- A connector that clamps bare wire using a small screw, making it easier to attach and remove wires without soldering. Screw terminals are useful for power wiring or thicker wires that are not suited to small plug-in connectors.
- Shield
- An add-on board that plugs into a main controller board to give it extra features such as sensing, motor control or communication. Knowing a product supports shields helps you judge whether it can connect neatly into an existing maker-board setup.
- Terminal block
- A terminal block is a connector that joins wires together in a neat, removable, or serviceable way, usually clamping each wire under a screw or spring instead of soldering. It makes it easier to connect, change, or service wiring without permanent joints.
- VCC
- VCC is the positive power-supply connection on a chip or module. Connecting it to the correct supply voltage is needed for the part to power on and helps avoid damaging the electronics.
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