USB mini B Female Header for Automotive and Industrial Data Links
The Molex 0496160715 is a USB mini B female header from the HSAutoLink 49616 series, designed for shielded, board-mounted USB 2.0 connections in environments that demand more than a consumer-grade USB port. The gold-plated contacts and phosphor bronze shield handle the signal integrity requirements of USB 2.0, while the rated current splits across the contacts: 0.25A and 1A on the data lines, and 5A on the VBUS pin for device charging. The 5VDC rating matches the USB bus voltage.
The 5A rating on one contact is the VBUS power leg — that's enough to charge a tablet or power a small display through the same cable that carries the data. The 0.25A and 1A ratings cover the D+ and D- data lines and the ID pin, which means the connector is current-limited by the signal contacts, not the power contact. The through-hole right-angle mounting gives a stronger mechanical bond to the board than an SMT USB connector — important when the cable gets tugged in a vehicle or machine enclosure.
Mating and Pinout — What Connects Here
This female header mates with a standard USB mini B plug — the 5-pin male connector found on countless cables and device ports. The pinout follows the USB mini B standard.