Stacked USB-A Receptacle for Dual-Port I/O
The FCI 72309-7014BLF is a stacked USB-A (USB Type-A) receptacle from the 72309 series, designed for USB 2.0 applications. It integrates two USB ports in a single through-hole right-angle package, providing 8 contacts total. Each contact is rated for 1.5A, which covers standard USB 2.0 power delivery (500 mA per port) with headroom for devices that negotiate higher current up to the connector's limit.
Shielded vs Unshielded — Choosing the Right Variant
The 72309-7014BLF is unshielded, which keeps the BOM cost lower and avoids the need for a chassis ground connection on the shell. If your design has an enclosed metal chassis that provides its own EMI containment, or if the USB signals are short enough that radiated emissions are not a concern, this unshielded version is the straightforward pick. For designs that must pass radiated emissions testing or run high-speed USB 2.0 traces near noisy components, the shielded sibling 72309-7043BLF is the same connector in every other respect — same 8 contacts, same 1.5A rating, same 1500 mating cycles, same board lock — but adds a copper alloy shell that can be tied to PCB ground. The only decision between them is whether the application needs the shield. Both are active, RoHS compliant, and sourced through the same channel.