Right-Angle USB-B Receptacle with Board Lock
The TE Connectivity 292304-4 is a USB-B (USB TYPE-B) receptacle, the standard downstream port connector for USB 2.0 host devices. It is a 4-contact, right-angle through-hole mount part with a shielded shell and a board lock feature for secure PCB retention. Rated 1A per contact at 30VAC, it is built for the USB 2.0 signal and power specification, with gold-plated contacts rated for 1500 mating cycles.
Signal and Power Ratings
Rated 1A per contact at 30VAC, this connector handles the USB 2.0 power bus (5V, up to 500mA per the standard) with margin. The 1500 mating cycles rating is high for a USB connector — typical USB-B receptacles are rated for 1500 cycles, and this part meets that specification, making it suitable for equipment that sees frequent cable swaps in test, lab, or field-service environments.
USB 2.0 Compatibility and Shielding
This is a USB 2.0 connector — it is not rated for USB 3.0 data rates (5 Gbps) and does not carry the additional SuperSpeed contacts (USB 3.0 Type-B has 9 contacts). It mates with any standard USB-B plug (USB 1.1 or 2.0). The shielded shell provides EMI containment for the differential data pair, which is necessary to pass FCC/CE radiated emissions limits in a host device.