USB Mini AB Receptacle for OTG Designs
The Molex 565790576 is a USB - mini AB receptacle from the 56579 series, designed for USB 2.0 On-The-Go (OTG) applications. It accepts both standard USB Mini A and Mini B plugs, making it the single-port solution for devices that need to act as either host or peripheral — think portable media players, GPS units, and digital cameras that swap roles depending on what's plugged in. This is a 5-contact, 1 A rated receptacle with gold-plated contacts. The 1 A per contact limit is typical for Mini USB signal and low-power charging — enough for a phone or a sensor node, not a high-current power port. The 30 VAC/DC rating covers the voltage range of standard USB power delivery. The shielded shell, made from copper alloy, keeps the differential pair clean for USB 2.0 data rates.
Right-angle SMT termination means the footprint keeps the connector body flush with the board edge. The five signal pads follow the standard Mini USB pinout — VBUS, D-, D+, ID, and GND — with the ID pin grounded in the receptacle to signal OTG host mode. The shell's four solder tabs require matching ground pads on the PCB for both electrical shielding and mechanical hold. The gray insulation color is standard for Mini AB receptacles, distinguishing them from the white Mini A or black Mini B variants.
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