USB micro B Hybrid Receptacle, 12 Contacts, Right-Angle SMT
With 12 contacts in a right-angle surface-mount package, it is designed for board-edge placement in compact portable devices, docking stations, or industrial handhelds where one connector handles both USB and auxiliary signals. The SMT termination supports reflow assembly alongside other surface-mount components, reducing hand-solder steps.
12 Contacts — What the Extra Pins Carry
Standard USB micro B carries 5 contacts (VBUS, D-, D+, ID, GND). The 12-contact hybrid variant adds 7 pins for a secondary function — typically a separate charging channel, an additional data pair, or a sideband signal for accessory detection. The extra contacts let a single connector replace two separate ports on the board edge, saving PCB real estate.