Stacked USB-A Receptacle for Panel-Mount Applications
The TE Connectivity 5787617-5 is a stacked USB Type-A receptacle, carrying 8 contacts across two USB 2.0 ports in a single housing. It's a right-angle through-hole mount, designed to sit horizontally at the board edge and align with a standard panel cutout. The board lock feature — two metal tabs that solder into plated through-holes — keeps the connector from lifting during cable insertion and extraction, a common failure point on unsecured USB jacks. Rated at 1A per contact and 30VAC, this connector handles the power and signal requirements of USB 2.0 — think data transfer up to 480 Mbps and charging current for peripherals. The 1500 mating cycle rating is higher than typical commodity USB connectors, which often spec 500-1000 cycles; that extra margin matters for equipment that sees frequent plug/unplug, like front-panel test ports or kiosk interfaces.
The horizontal mounting feature means the board edge must be positioned to allow the USB plug to enter from the side, typical for rear I/O panels or vertical card cages. Board lock anchors provide additional shear strength against the force of inserting a USB cable, reducing stress on the signal solder joints. The housing is molded in UL94 V-0 rated material, standard for equipment that must pass flammability testing inside an enclosure.
The copper alloy shell provides EMI shielding continuity to the panel ground.
No direct pin-compatible equivalent is listed; the 5787617 base product number covers variants with different plating or packaging options, so verify the full 5787617-5 suffix when ordering.