With 5 contacts and gold-plated mating surfaces, it handles the standard USB signal pair plus power and ground for device charging or data sync. The 1.8A current rating per contact at 30VAC covers typical USB power delivery — enough for charging a phone or powering a peripheral, though not for fast-charge protocols that push beyond 2A.
Mounting and Termination Fit
This plug supports both Surface Mount and Through Hole mounting, with a vertical flange for panel or bracket retention. The solder termination is standard for USB connectors — the shield tabs and signal pins all solder to the PCB. The dual mounting option gives board layout engineers flexibility: use the through-hole pins for mechanical strength in a high-vibration environment, or go SMT for a lower-profile assembly.
What the 10000 Mating Cycles Mean in Practice
A standard USB micro B connector is typically rated for 5000 to 10000 cycles — the ZX80-B-5S sits at the top end of that range. For a field-service tech swapping a handheld terminal on a charger cradle daily, that extra margin means the connector outlasts the device's service life rather than wearing out after a year. The shielded construction also keeps the EMI containment consistent across those cycles — the steel and stainless shell doesn't lose its ground continuity as the connector wears.