PCB micro-USB connector with some vertical clearance - Page 1
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author: djacobow
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 23, 2019, 01:26:44 am
content: Hi All,I'm used to using micro-USB connector on my boards that work fine when mounted at the edge. They are very low profile and as long as the connector is on the edge, the fact that the mating USB cable has a large rubber housing around it is not an issue.I'm trying to design a board now where I have to put the USB connector "inboard" from the edge, and am trying to find a connector that will work. A "vertical" connector could work, but even better would be a horizontal connector that has just a few extra mm of clearance height off the board. Searches on Mouser have not been fruitful so far.I know this is a strange need. Maybe too strange?

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 23, 2019, 02:11:33 am
content: So, why does it have to be inboard from the edge.I assume you can't route out that edge to allow the mating connector to reach the connector right?You can see a big list of connector here, I dont see any that are lifted up:https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32919252236.htmlVertical does exist:https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32994957006.htmlThis one has a very slight raise, probably not enough:https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Molex/204926-1103?qs=55YtniHzbhBOQihiQOeiLg%3D%3DDaughter board to raise the connector up is another option (with through hole or castellations).

author: djacobow
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 23, 2019, 03:36:29 am
content: Quote from: thm_w on May 23, 2019, 02:11:33 amThis board is mean to be decorative; it's part of a holiday ornament. The connector at the edge would spoil the aesthetics with a wire hanging out the side, visible from the front.

author: zitt
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2019, 10:40:27 pm
content: I had a similar issue; mainly because my pcb need micro usb in the near center of the board.I went with a molex vertical usb connector with thru hole tabs ... as I HATE when any SMT connector rips from the board during debug.https://www.digikey.com/products/en?keywords=micro%20usb%20vertical(https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/molex/1051330011/WM10134CT-ND/4356669)

author: djacobow
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2019, 03:03:45 am
content: Quote from: zitt on May 29, 2019, 10:40:27 pmThanks. I'm going to make a footprint for this one. I found another one, from Wurth that costs about 2x as much from legit places, though I did find it a sketchier places like Ali for much less. That one is all TH, pins and studs. I think I'd like this semi-SMT one better.

author: Kasper
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2019, 03:42:50 am
content: Quote from: zitt on May 29, 2019, 10:40:27 pmThats a good pick. I use that or similar but with circular holes instead of slots

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 30, 2019, 03:46:22 am
content: https://www.newark.com/gct-global-connector-technology/usb3145-30-1-a/micro-usb-2-0-type-b-receptacle/dp/84X0187?CMP=AFC-OP

author: zitt
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2019, 06:07:59 am
content: Here's my micro usb USB footprint if it helps anyone. Eagle 7.5+