Connector Identity and Fit
The Molex 476540001 is a micro USB AB receptacle, 5-position, surface-mount design with a shielded steel/stainless shell. It accepts both micro A and micro B plugs, making it a universal host-side port for USB On-The-Go and standard data/power applications. The horizontal mid-mount orientation places the connector flush with the board edge, saving vertical space in compact enclosures. That cycle life suits equipment that sees frequent plug/unplug in field service or test fixtures. The current rating splits across the contacts: 1A on the power pins and 1.8A on the ID pin, reflecting the USB specification's VBUS and ID line limits. For a 5-pin micro AB, this is the standard allocation.
Mounting and Assembly Notes
The Pick and Place feature indicates a flat top surface and vacuum-pick area, compatible with automated assembly lines. The mounting feature is horizontal, mid-mount — the connector body sits partly recessed into a cutout on the PCB edge. This requires a board edge cutout and through-hole alignment posts for mechanical stability during reflow.
No direct stock-holding claim; order quantities are sourced per request. No official pin-compatible cross-reference or second-source is listed — verify footprint compatibility if substituting.