{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"ZX62RD-AB-5P8","brand":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","brandSlug":"hirose-electric-co-ltd","productSlug":"ZX62RD-AB-5P8","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/ZX62RD-AB-5P8","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/ZX62RD-AB-5P8","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Hirose ZX Series USB micro-AB receptacle, 5 contacts, 1.8A, 30VAC, USB 2.0, shielded, right-angle SMT with through-hole solder retention, gold plating, 10000 mating cycles.","salesMarkdown":"## USB micro-AB with a cycle-life edge The ZX62RD-AB-5P8: Rated for USB 2.0, it carries 5 contacts at 1.8A per contact and 30VAC, with gold-plated contacts and a shielded steel shell. The standout spec is 10000 mating cycles — an order of magnitude beyond a standard USB micro connector, which typically rates 1500-5000 cycles. This makes it a fit for field-serviceable equipment, test fixtures, or any device where the port is used daily over years. ## Mounting that needs a second look The mounting is a hybrid: surface-mount solder pads for the signal contacts, combined with through-hole solder posts for mechanical retention. This is not a standard USB footprint; the through-hole posts take the strain off the SMT joints during cable insertion. The pick-and-place feature and solder retention make it reflow-compatible, but the through-hole posts mean a wave or selective solder step after reflow. Confirm the board keep-out for the reverse-mount body before layout. ## 10000 cycles — what it buys you The 10000 mating cycle rating is the defining feature. Standard USB micro connectors wear out at 1500-5000 insertions; the ZX62RD-AB-5P8 is built for the high end of that range. For a device that gets plugged and unplugged multiple times a day over a 5-10 year life, this connector removes the port as a failure point.","metaTitle":"Hirose ZX62RD-AB-5P8 USB micro-AB Receptacle, 10000 Cycles","metaDescription":"Hirose ZX62RD-AB-5P8 USB micro-AB receptacle, 5 contacts, 1.8A, 30VAC, USB 2.0. 10000 mating cycles. Obsolete — sourced to order. RFQ for availability.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Obsolete","categoryPath":["USB, Type-C & HDMI Connectors"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","Gender":"Receptacle","Series":"ZX","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT)","Features":"Pick and Place, Solder Retention","Shielding":"Shielded","Termination":"Solder","Mating Cycles":"10000","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount, Right Angle; Through Hole","Connector Type":"USB - micro AB","Contact Finish":"Gold","Product Status":"Obsolete","Specifications":"USB 2.0","Number of Ports":"1","Voltage - Rated":"30VAC","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Insulation Color":"Gray","Mounting Feature":"Horizontal, Reverse Mount","Ingress Protection":"-","Number of Contacts":"5","Current Rating (Amps)":"1.8A","Operating Temperature":"-30°C ~ 85°C","Shell/Shielding Material":"Steel, Stainless","Material Flammability Rating":"UL94 V-0"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$1.0500","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/3c8c5948d70a68e22bb3025e5a8df129.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/ZX62RD-AB-5P8/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy the ZX62RD-AB-5P8?","answer":"The ZX62RD-AB-5P8 is obsolete and sourced through independent distribution. Submit an RFQ for current availability and pricing — confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"Is the ZX62RD-AB-5P8 obsolete?","answer":"Yes, the ZX62RD-AB-5P8 is marked Obsolete by Hirose. No official replacement part number has been published."},{"question":"What is the difference between ZX62RD-AB-5P8 and ZX62RD-AB-5P?","answer":"The evidence does not contain specifications for the ZX62RD-AB-5P variant. The ZX62RD-AB-5P8 is a 5-contact USB micro-AB receptacle rated for 10000 mating cycles. Without data on the -5P, a direct comparison cannot be made from available records."},{"question":"How many mating cycles does the ZX62RD-AB-5P8 have?","answer":"The ZX62RD-AB-5P8 is rated for 10000 mating cycles, significantly higher than a standard USB micro connector."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/ZX62RD-AB-5P8","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/llms.txt","source":"IC Source Direct","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"IC Source Direct\" and link https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/ZX62RD-AB-5P8 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-07T04:41:34.467Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-07T04:41:34.467Z","indexable":true}}