It is the receptacle (female) half, designed to mate with a standard micro B plug from a cable assembly.
Key Features for Assembly and Reliability
Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion and maintain consistent electrical contact over repeated mating cycles, a common requirement for user-facing USB ports.
Mounting and Orientation Notes
This is a Surface Mount, Right Angle receptacle with a Horizontal mounting feature. The shell/shielding material is Steel, Stainless, which provides EMI containment and mechanical robustness for the mating interface.