Hirose ZX80-B-5SA(30) — USB 2.0 Micro B Plug for High-Cycle Applications
The Hirose ZX80-B-5SA(30) is a USB 2.0 micro B plug with 5 contacts, designed for applications where repeated mating and unmating is the norm rather than the exception. It carries a 10,000-cycle mating life — well above the 5,000 cycles typical of consumer-grade micro USB connectors — which makes it a fit for field-service equipment, test fixtures, or any device that sees daily cable connections over years of service.
Mounting and Termination — SMT or Through-Hole, Vertical Flange
This connector supports both surface-mount and through-hole termination — an unusual dual-option for a micro USB plug. The mounting feature is a flange with vertical orientation, so it sits perpendicular to the board edge and bolts down through the flange holes for mechanical retention. The solder termination works for either reflow (SMT pads) or wave-solder (through-hole posts), depending on your board assembly line.
Where It Fits — Standard Micro USB Cables and Ports
As a USB 2.0 micro B plug, the ZX80-B-5SA(30) mates with any standard micro B receptacle — the same form factor used on phones, tablets, and embedded devices for the last decade. The 5-contact layout carries power (VBUS, GND) and the D+/D- differential pair, plus an ID pin for OTG detection. The shielded shell and gold contacts are specified for the full USB 2.0 data rate (480 Mbps), and the 1.8 A current rating gives headroom for charging applications that draw more than the baseline 500 mA.