Contact system and mating durability
The USB-A-S-F-W-VU is a 4-contact USB 2.0 Type-A receptacle from Samtec's USB-A series. Gold-plated contacts are rated for 1500 mating cycles, supporting repeated connect-disconnect duty in field-service or test applications. Rated 30 VAC, the connector mounts through-hole right-angle with a board lock for solder-joint strain relief. The white insulation and phosphor bronze shell are rated UL94 V-0.
Mounting orientation and board fit
Within the Samtec USB-A series, the USB-A-S-F-W-VU (vertical mounting, right-angle orientation) differs from the USB-A-S-F-W-SM2 (horizontal mounting) and the USB-A-S-F-W-TH (horizontal mounting, bulk package). All three share the 4-contact USB 2.0 Type-A footprint, gold plating, and 1500-cycle rating — the orientation and board-lock feature are the selection drivers.
