USB-C and Five-Pin Micro-B Connection Options
- USB-C male to five-pin USB 2.0 Micro-B male
- Straight model BC-DAD008-S; angled model BC-DAD008-L
- USB 2.0 signaling up to 480Mbps with compatible equipment
- Listed lengths: 0.25m and 1m
- Confirm which device acts as the USB host before specifying an OTG use case
- Charging depends on the source, device, and cable configuration; no USB-C PD guarantee
Connect Legacy Micro-B Equipment to a USB-C Setup
Micro USB to USB-C Cable
You don’t need to replace a useful Micro-B device just because the next computer has USB-C ports. The BC-DAD008 series provides a direct cable connection between USB-C and five-pin Micro-B, with straight and angled versions for different equipment layouts. The listed lengths are 0.25m and 1m.
Use the interface names as a starting point, then confirm the connection role. A typical requirement is a USB-C host communicating with a Micro-B peripheral, but a phone-to-phone or OTG installation requires review of the exact devices, host role, and cable wiring. Connector shape alone does not establish which end supplies power or controls the data connection.
Specification and Configuration Reference
| Item | Selection information |
|---|---|
| Series | BC-DAD008 |
| Interfaces | USB-C male and USB 2.0 five-pin Micro-B male |
| Data capability | Up to 480Mbps USB 2.0 signaling; actual transfer performance depends on equipment and software |
| Straight version | BC-DAD008-S |
| Angled version | BC-DAD008-L; both connector housings are angled in the product photo |
| Listed lengths | 0.25m / 1m |
| Construction | Black cable and molded connector housings; confirm material and contact-finish requirements in the order specification |
| OTG or mobile-host use | Confirm the host device, peripheral, software support, and the required cable configuration |
| Charging | Source-, device- and construction-dependent; no universal 2.4A rating or USB-C Power Delivery capability implied |
| OEM requirements | Length, routing, labeling and packaging subject to review |
USB-C Shape Does Not Change the Data Standard
This is a USB 2.0 connection. Plugging it into a USB-C port that supports a higher USB rate does not add the conductors or electronics needed for SuperSpeed data. It also does not provide a native video connection or convert a Micro-B device into a USB-C display.
Define the Host Before Calling It OTG
For a mobile setup, identify which device will control the connection and which will operate as the peripheral. The host must support the peripheral class and any required application. A passive cable cannot make two device-only ports communicate, automatically switch arbitrary host roles, or add unsupported file-transfer software.
When requesting a cable for an existing OTG installation, send the working connection diagram or cable pinout along with both device models. This is more reliable than ordering by the word OTG without identifying the intended topology.
Choose the Connector Geometry Around the Port
The straight version is a useful starting point when both ports have clearance. The angled version can redirect the cable close to the equipment, but the actual exit depends on how each socket is mounted. Check the USB-C and Micro-B ends separately, including any case opening or adjacent connector.
If the host uses USB-A, use a USB-A-to-Micro-B cable. For a wider USB 3.0 Micro-B connection, use the Micro USB product family to select the correct interface rather than assuming all Micro USB plugs are the same.
Straight and Angled USB-C to Micro-B Options
Choose the straight BC-DAD008-S when both ports have room for a direct cable exit, or review the angled BC-DAD008-L when the cable must turn close to the equipment. Check both connector orientations against your devices before ordering; an angled plug is useful only when its exit direction suits the installation.
The straight version connects USB-C and five-pin Micro-B ports where both housings have enough clearance. Select the listed 0.25m or 1m length around the route, and confirm the host role, peripheral function, and power requirement before ordering for a specific device pair.
P/N: BC-DAD008-S
The angled version shown has bends at both connector housings, helping redirect the cable near the equipment. Compare each exit against the installed USB-C and Micro-B port views; case openings, nearby connectors, and service access can affect whether this arrangement fits.
P/N: BC-DAD008-L
Check the Connectors and the Device Roles
The straight version joins a USB-C plug and a five-pin USB 2.0 Micro-B plug. This changes the physical connection available to a compatible setup, but it does not add a new USB data standard or an automatic host function.
Before ordering, identify the host, peripheral, and power source. If your requirement involves a phone, tablet, or OTG accessory, include the device models and intended operation so the cable configuration can be reviewed with the complete connection.
Confirm the exact USB-C and five-pin Micro-B devices, their host/peripheral roles, and the required function. A shared connector name or Android label isn’t enough to confirm compatibility. Send both device models and the intended connection for review.
It is an alternative, not automatically a better cable. The pictured L model has angled housings at both ends and can help with certain cable routes. Before selecting it, check each installed port view, protective case, and surrounding clearance.
The listed data capability is up to 480Mbps USB 2.0 signaling. Actual transfer speed depends on the connected equipment and software. Using a faster USB-C host port does not turn this assembly into a USB 3.x cable.
Charging depends on the source, receiving device, charging behavior, and cable construction. This series has no universal 2.4A or USB-C Power Delivery capability. Provide the required device and source specifications if charging performance is important.
Specify the required installation conditions and any bend, pull, or mating-cycle acceptance tests with your inquiry. Confirm construction and test documentation for the ordered assembly. A molded housing alone does not establish a particular cycle-life rating.
Shielding and its termination can help manage interference, but they do not provide complete immunity in every system. Confirm the cable construction needed for your application and test it with the intended equipment and routing where noise is a concern.
The USB-C plug needs a matching USB-C receptacle that supports the required USB 2.0 operation. It won’t fit a USB-A port, even if the port is labeled USB 3.0 or 3.1. This cable remains limited to its USB 2.0 data capability.
The listed lengths are 0.25m and 1m. Send other lengths, labeling, or packaging requirements, along with the quantity and equipment details, for review. Confirm the selected construction and acceptance criteria before approving a custom assembly.
State the exact material declarations, compliance documents, or test records required for your project. Confirm availability for the selected assembly. Do not infer USB-IF certification or system-level regulatory compliance from the connector names.
Only when the device roles, cable configuration, and software support the intended connection. One device must provide the required host function. The cable does not automatically negotiate arbitrary host roles or add file-transfer support to two device-only ports.
Define the USB Host Before Replacing a Micro-B Cable with USB-C
A connection can have the right plugs and still fail to do what it’s supposed to do. When moving a legacy Micro-B device to a USB-C setup, start with the role of each device rather than the shape of the new connector.
Write Down the Intended Connection
Identify the host that controls communication, the peripheral that responds, and the power source. For a computer-to-Micro-B device connection, check the device manual and required software. For a mobile-host application, verify that the phone or tablet supports the peripheral class and that an appropriate application is available.
Do Not Treat OTG as Automatic Compatibility
OTG terminology is often used loosely in product descriptions. It does not mean that any two phones can exchange files through any cable. The equipment roles, cable configuration, and software must work together. If the Micro-B end is intended to act as a host rather than a peripheral, provide that requirement explicitly for wiring review instead of assuming the standard arrangement can simply be reversed.
Separate Charging from Data
A USB data connection and a charging connection have related but different requirements. The source must offer suitable power, and the receiving device must support the charging behavior. A USB-C connector on one end does not make this cable a USB-C Power Delivery cable or establish a fixed charging current.
Where the device is powered through the cable, check operation under the expected load. A slow charge rate isn’t necessarily a fault; the host port and the device’s charging mode may be the limiting factors. Avoid making a current claim from the connector type alone.
Confirm the Mechanical Fit
Use the straight model where both ports provide enough room for the housing and strain relief. For the angled model, check both connector exits in the installed view, including protective cases and recessed sockets. Do not twist the cable to make an unsuitable angle to reach the second port.
Validate the Required Function on a Sample
Confirm that the host recognizes the device, the intended application can use it, and the required transfer operation succeeds. Use the selected cable length and equipment configuration. If a device exposes only charging through its port or requires a proprietary accessory, a general USB cable cannot add the missing function.
Make the Inquiry Specific
Send the two device models, port photos, intended host, data or charging task, preferred connector shape, length, and quantity. For an OEM cable, include the wiring or connection diagram and acceptance criteria. Request a configuration review so the quotation reflects your actual topology rather than an ambiguous Micro USB-to-USB-C label.
