Universal USB-bus is one of the popular personal computer interfaces. It allows serial connection of various devices (up to 127 units). USB buses also support the function of connecting and disconnecting devices with a working personal computer. In this case, the devices can receive power directly through the aforementioned element, which eliminates the need to use additional power supplies. In this article we will look at what a standard USB pinout is. This information can come in handy in the manufacture of any USB adapters or devices that receive power through the interface we are considering. In addition, we will analyze what the pinout of micro-USB and, of course, mini-USB is.
Description and wiring of the USB interface
Almost every PC user knows what a USB connector looks like. This is a flat four-pin type A interface. The USB female connector is marked AF and the male connector is marked AM. USB Type A pinout consists of four pins. The first wire is marked in red, a +5 V DC voltage is applied to it. It is allowed to supply a maximum current of 500 mA. The second contact - white - is intended for data transfer (D-). The third wire (green) is also used for data transfer (D +). The last contact is marked in black, zero voltage is applied to it (common wire).
Type A connectors are considered active, power devices (computers, host, etc.) are connected to them. Type B connectors are considered passive; devices such as printers, scanners, etc. are connected to them. Type B connectors are square with two beveled corners. “Mom” is labeled BF, and “dad” is BM. The USB Type B pinout has the same four pins (two at the top and two at the bottom), the purpose is identical to Type A.
Micro USB Connector Wiring
Connectors of this type are most often used to connect tablets and smartphones. They are significantly smaller than the standard USB interface. Another feature is the presence of five contacts. The marking of such connectors is as follows: micro-AF (BF) - “mother” and micro-AM (VM) - “father”.
USB micro pinout:
- the first contact (red) is designed to supply + 5 V;
- the second and third wires (white and green) are used to transmit data;
- the fourth lilac-colored contact (ID) in the type B connectors is not involved, and in the type A connectors it closes to a common wire to support the OTG function;
- last, fifth, contact (black) - zero supply voltage.
In addition to those listed, there may be another wire in the cable used for “shielding”; No number is assigned to him.
Mini USB pinout
Mini USB connectors also contain five pins. Label these connectors as follows: mini-AF (BF) - “mother” and mini-AM (VM) - “father”. Pinout is identical to micro USB type.
Conclusion
Information on the wiring for USB connectors is very relevant, since this type of interface is used in almost all mobile and desktop devices and gadgets. These connectors are used both for charging built-in rechargeable batteries and for data transfer.