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Small rectangular circuit board with micro-B USB connector and 0.1 inch pitch header pins

SparkFun Electronics

SparkFun microB USB Breakout engineering development tool

SKU CH-CP21-N98ME

Simple micro-B USB breakout board exposes VCC, GND, ID, D- and D+ pins to a .1" pitch header for easy project integration

  • Product typeEngineering Development Tools
  • Breaks out VCC, GND, ID, D- and D+ pins to .1" header
  • Tiny .8 x .45" board fits tight project enclosures
  • Avoids soldering fragile micro-B connector directly
  • Simple layout speeds up prototyping work
  • Through-hole pins suit standard perfboard and breadboard use

Simple micro-B USB breakout board

This board breaks out a micro-B USB connector's VCC, GND, ID, D- and D+ pins to a 0.1" pitch header. It lets you add the popular micro-B USB connector to your project without soldering the tiny surface-mount part yourself. The small, easy-to-use design suits engineers, hobbyists and students prototyping USB connections. It is not for buyers who need a finished cable or a different USB connector type.

0.1" pitch header spacing

The five USB signals are presented on a standard 0.1" pitch header for simple breadboard or perfboard integration. This spacing decides whether the board fits your prototyping layout and matches common pin headers. You will need basic soldering tools and skills to attach headers or wires to the pads. It is not for designs that require a finer pitch or a pre-assembled cable assembly.

Compact 0.8 x 0.45" footprint

The board measures 0.8 by 0.45 inches, keeping the addition small inside tight enclosures or dense prototypes. Passive breakout boards like this draw no power themselves and generate no heat or noise during normal operation. All thermals and power characteristics come from the host device and the connected peripheral. It is not for applications that need onboard voltage regulation or active signal conditioning.

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Product typeEngineering Development Tools

Questions about this item

How does the 0.1 inch pin spacing translate when I solder headers onto the board?

The VCC, GND, ID, D- and D+ pins are brought out on a standard 0.1 inch pitch, so any 0.1 inch header strip or socket will line up directly with the pads for breadboard or perfboard use.

What does the micro-B USB interface actually provide on this breakout?

The board routes the connector's VCC, GND, ID, D- and D+ pins to the header, giving direct access to the USB power and differential data lines for custom device or host wiring.

Will the 0.8 by 0.45 inch board fit inside a standard project enclosure?

At 0.8 by 0.45 inches the PCB is small enough to sit on a breadboard or tuck into tight enclosures, leaving room for headers and wiring around the edges.

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