USB-C, USB-A, Micro USB Connectors & Breakout Boards

USB connectors, breakout boards, adapters and power leads

This collection includes USB-C, USB Type-A, Micro-USB and Mini-USB connectors plus test boards, breakout boards, short leads and physical adapters. Connector shape alone does not establish USB generation, data rate, charging protocol, video support or power capacity. Select the exact contact implementation, wiring and PCB geometry required by the design.

Products in this collection

USB-C connectors: male solder plugs, 6-pin, 16-pin and 24-pin female sockets, 2-pin and 4-pin power-focused sockets with sealing rings, and assorted repair kits.
USB Type-A connectors: USB 2.0 male plugs, right-angle and straight female PCB sockets, double-port receptacles, panel leads and selected USB 3.0 male solder plugs.
Micro and Mini USB: 5-pin Micro-USB and Mini-B sockets in assorted SMD, DIP and right-angle footprints, plus mixed repair kits.
Breakout and test boards: USB-C 6-, 16- or 24-contact boards, USB-C to 2.54mm or XH2.54 outputs, Type-A/Micro/Mini boards and selected male/female test-PCB formats.
Power leads and terminal adapters: 2-wire or 4-wire USB-A and USB-C pigtails, USB-C or Micro-USB to 2-pin terminals, and USB-A sockets with bare wire or PH-style leads.
Physical adapters and cables: USB-C elbow couplers, Type-C extension cables, USB-to-DC barrel adapters, legacy connector adapters and a USB power-meter adapter listing.

How to choose

Identify the connector: USB-A, USB-C, Micro-B and Mini-B have different shells and contacts. “Male” means plug; “female” means receptacle.
Define power or data: 2-wire and many 2-pin products expose power only. Four contacts may support USB 2.0 wiring when correctly connected, but pin count alone does not verify implementation.
Check contact population: USB-C products with 6, 16 or 24 contacts offer different signal access. A USB-C shell does not guarantee SuperSpeed, video Alt Mode or Power Delivery.
Match the footprint: compare pad layout, locating pegs, shell tabs, mid-mount or top-mount position, insertion direction and board thickness.
Verify orientation: distinguish straight, right-angle, vertical, side-mount, SMD, DIP and panel-mount formats.
Confirm protocol support: verify data lanes, CC resistors, active electronics, cable construction and device support for the required USB standard.
Confirm power design: check source voltage, current limits, wire gauge, connector rating, CC configuration and required PD negotiation before powering a load.

USB-C connector versus USB-C capability

USB-C defines a reversible connector system, not one fixed performance level. A USB-C product may be power-only, USB 2.0, SuperSpeed-capable or a passive breakout. USB4, 40Gbps, DisplayPort video and high-power PD require specifically designed contacts, wiring, electronics and compliant connected devices.

Breakout boards and passive adapters

A breakout board exposes selected connector contacts at solder pads, screw terminals or 2.54mm headers. It does not automatically negotiate USB Power Delivery, convert voltage, translate protocols, protect a device or make high-speed signals suitable for breadboard wiring. Passive USB-to-DC adapters likewise change the physical termination only and generally do not regulate voltage.

Mixed-product boundaries

The AA battery-box listing combines 2-, 3-, 4-, 6- or 8-cell holders with USB outputs; it is a battery assembly, not a bare USB connector. Cell count does not by itself prove a regulated 5V output, safe charging or series/parallel configuration.

The Shokz-labeled charging lead is a device-specific accessory and should be matched to the exact listed models and connector style. Legacy adapter listings include Micro-USB, Mini-USB and Lightning-style options; sharing a listing does not guarantee data, charging direction, OTG or device compatibility.

Ratings and compliance

No collection-wide claim is made for USB 3.2, USB4, 10/40Gbps, 100/240W, 8K video, waterproofing, contact plating, mating life or certification. Apply only specifications stated and supported for the exact variant. High-speed or high-power designs also depend on PCB routing, cable quality, thermal design and source/sink negotiation.