Micro USB 5 Pin Cable
Connect a USB-A host or suitable power source to equipment with a five-pin Micro-B socket. The BC-DAD001 is a straight USB 2.0 cable for legacy peripherals, service connections, and repeat equipment builds.
- USB-A male to five-pin USB Micro-B male.
- USB 2.0 High-Speed data capability, up to 480Mbps signaling rate.
- Listed lengths: 0.2m to 3m; other lengths require review.
- Up to 2A assembly rating for a matched source, device, and approved cable construction—not a universal fast-charge guarantee.
- Black PVC molding and jacket; nickel-plated connector shells.
Send the device model, required length, load, and order quantity for an application-specific quotation.
Micro USB 5 Pin Cable Specifications and Buying Guide
Micro USB 5 Pin Cable for USB 2.0 Data and Device Power
Replacing a legacy cable should not mean guessing whether the new one will fit, transfer data, or supply the required power. The BC-DAD001 Micro USB 5 Pin Cable connects a USB-A male plug to the compact five-pin Micro-B male plug used by many existing peripherals. Its straight housing provides a straightforward route where there is clearance behind both ports.
BespokeCable supplies this cable for equipment builders, replacement programs, and bulk procurement. Specify the actual device and required function with the length, so the quoted assembly supports the job rather than merely matching a connector name.
BC-DAD001 Specifications
| Item | Product configuration | Ordering note |
|---|---|---|
| Host/source end | USB 2.0 Type-A male | Use a compatible host port or suitable power source |
| Device end | Five-pin USB Micro-B male | Not Mini-B or the wider SuperSpeed Micro-B plug |
| Connector direction | Straight | Allow room for housing and strain relief |
| Data capability | USB 2.0 High-Speed, up to 480Mbps | Signaling rate, not guaranteed file-transfer throughput |
| Listed length range | 0.2m to 3m | Specify finished length and load; custom lengths require review |
| Power | For 5V USB applications; assembly rated up to 2A in a suitable configuration | Source, device, conductor selection and voltage drop determine actual operation |
| Molding and jacket | Black PVC | Other materials or colors require a reviewed specification |
| Connector shells | Nickel plated | Contact finish is a separate component detail |
Identify the Five-Pin Micro-B Interface
The product uses the compact USB 2.0 Micro-B plug. It differs physically from Mini USB and the wider SuperSpeed Micro-B connection used by some external drives. Send a clear port-face photo if the equipment manual simply says USB without identifying the connector.
Five pins do not indicate a special locking system. A conventional Micro-B connection uses standard mating features; it is not screw-locked or vibration-qualified. If you need positive retention, review the equipment fixing points and use a suitable locking construction instead of expecting this straight cable to provide that function.
The Micro-B interface includes power, ground, a USB data pair, and an identification contact. An ordinary USB-A-to-Micro-B device cable is not automatically an OTG host cable or a five-wire straight-through harness. If the equipment uses proprietary identification or accessory wiring, provide its pin map or a known working sample for review.
Keep Data Capability Separate from Charging
The 480Mbps figure describes USB 2.0 High-Speed signaling. Device firmware, storage, and the host affect real transfer speed. A suitable data-enabled cable can support peripheral communication, configuration, and firmware transfer when the equipment supports them.
A charge-only cable may power a device while preventing data communication. If your program includes both charging leads and service cables, specify and identify them separately. Do not assume two visually identical Micro USB leads have the same wiring.
The cable does not regulate charging current or create a fast-charge protocol. A 2A assembly rating is not a promise that an ordinary computer USB port will supply 2A, nor proof of USB Battery Charging 1.2 compatibility. Actual current depends on the power source, the device’s charging behavior, and the cable used. Request the required load check for the selected length.
Choose Length Around the Installed Route
The listed range is 0.2m to 3m. Use the shortest practical route with enough allowance for assembly and maintenance. Longer cable increases power-path resistance and can reduce the voltage available at the device under load; conductor size and contact resistance also matter.
Measure from agreed connector reference points rather than using an undefined overall length. Include the enclosure path, supports, and any movement during servicing. Avoid pulling the cable taut or forcing a tight bend immediately behind the molding.
If a straight plug points into a wall or cover, compare the angled Micro USB cable family using a marked photo of the installed port. For a USB-C host connection, review the USB-C-to-Micro-B cable options rather than stacking adapters without checking the complete connection.
Build a Useful OEM Specification
For repeat orders, record the device model, connector arrangement, data requirements, required current, finished length, and quantity. Add any label, packing, or color requirement. A sample or photograph can start the discussion, but an approved drawing and wiring specification should control production.
Where shielding, a particular contact finish, special jacket, or environmental performance is required, state the requirement explicitly. Nickel-plated outer shells do not establish a gold-contact thickness, and a PVC jacket alone does not prove a temperature rating, medical qualification, or flex-cycle life.
Approve the Cable with the Actual Equipment
A practical acceptance plan combines fit, workmanship, continuity, and short-circuit checks with the required device function. Confirm data detection where needed, and check power behavior at the intended load and cable length. Agree on any additional electrical or mechanical test records before ordering, rather than assuming a generic certification covers the application.
Send your requirements for a quotation, or compare other connector and retention options in the Micro USB cable collection. A clear device reference and route drawing help us quickly narrow down the right construction.
Confirm the Micro-B Plug Before Ordering
The straight assembly shown has a USB-A male plug at the source end and a compact five-pin Micro-B male plug at the device end. Compare the device socket before ordering; Mini USB and the wider SuperSpeed Micro-B format require different assemblies.
If the original cable is unmarked, send clear photos of both connector faces and the equipment label. We can use those references to review the interface, length, and required function.
The pictured BC-DAD001 assembly has USB-A male and five-pin Micro-B male plugs. It connects to female receptacles on the host and device. If you need a Micro-B female extension or panel socket, specify that as a different construction.
Possible causes include charge-only wiring, a power-only port, device settings, or missing host software. Confirm that the equipment supports USB data and compare it with a known working data cable. For an OEM order, state the required communication function so the wiring and acceptance check include it.
No. Mini USB uses a different connector shape, and screw-lock assemblies require matching retention hardware. Identify the actual receptacle and equipment requirements before choosing a replacement. Never force a plug into a port that does not match it.
Send the required reach, device current, and data requirements for review. A longer passive assembly may need a different conductor choice or connection approach. Do not assume a custom length will retain the same power and data behavior without checking the finished cable in the intended setup.
No. This five-pin assembly is for USB 2.0 data and device power. It does not add the SuperSpeed contacts used by a USB 3.0 Micro-B connection or create a display-output function. Choose the cable according to the device interface and supported mode.
Send the device model, both connector photos, required length, data or charging function, expected load, and quantity. Include any pinout, working sample, labels, and packing requirements. We can then review a construction that matches the equipment rather than quote based on the words Micro USB alone.
Replacing a Legacy Micro USB Cable Without Losing Its Function
A worn cable is often the most visible part of a connection problem, but a replacement needs to preserve more than the plug shape. A service program should identify what the original cable does before turning it into a repeat purchasing item.
Start with a working reference
Keep the device model, port photographs, and a known working cable when available. Check whether the application needs data, power, or both. A lead that charges successfully may still be unsuitable for configuration or firmware work if it lacks a data connection.
Record the physical route
Measure the installed path and ensure maintenance access. A longer cable isn’t always better: extra resistance can matter for a powered device, and spare cable can get trapped by covers. Record connector reference points and any bend or clearance constraints.
Review the power source with the load
A cable current rating is only one part of the power path. Identify the source and the device charging behavior, and check the voltage available under the expected load. Do not treat a charging label as proof that every computer port can supply the same current.
Turn the sample into a controlled order
Agree on the connector arrangement, wiring, length, identification, and acceptance checks. Keep charge-only and data-enabled versions distinguishable if both are needed. When a supplier or component changes, compare the new sample against the documented function instead of judging it only by appearance.
For a replacement program, share the reference equipment and expected annual or batch quantity. That gives the quotation a useful starting point and helps keep later deliveries consistent with the approved assembly.
