USB Type-A Male Breakout Board (4-Pin USB-to-DIP Serial Transformation Module)
Bring seamless data connectivity and stable power lines straight to your prototyping setups with the industrial-grade USB Type-A Male Breakout Board. Engineered as a high-efficiency hardware adapter node, this compact board breaks down standard USB interfaces into an organized row of four standard DIP pins, allowing you to interface directly with breadboards and custom circuits.
Prototyping custom USB hardware, testing data transmission lines, or pulling power from computer ports usually becomes messy when trying to strip down molded USB cables. This breakout module solves that hardware challenge by acting as a solid-state data and power bridge. Featuring a heavy-duty, surface-mount USB Type-A Male plug alongside standard 2.54mm pitch breakout pins, it easily channels power and serial signals to development boards, custom peripherals, and automation test panels. It serves as the definitive choice for custom USB device prototyping, DIY flash drive enclosures, serial communication testing, and field diagnostics toolkits.
Key Features
Standard USB Type-A Male Plug: Equipped with a precision-machined, heavy-duty USB Type-A Male connector that plugs directly into computer ports, USB hubs, or power delivery blocks.
4-Pin Direct Output Grid: Breaks out all four core USB internal lines (Power, Ground, Data Plus, and Data Minus) into a clean, single-row layout for absolute wiring clarity.
High-Stability Trace Routing: Designed with wide, optimized circuit board traces to maximize current carrying capacity and protect high-speed serial differential data streams from cross-talk.
Ultra-Compact Mini Layout: Packs complete USB interface transformation capabilities into a micro-sized footprint, making it the perfect selection for space-constrained enclosures and miniature product designs.
Robust Mechanical Mounting Options: Built with dual structural corner mounting holes, ensuring that the module can be securely fastened down inside custom equipment housings or control panel backplates.
Breadboard-Friendly Component Pitch: The output pin pads align perfectly with standard prototyping jumper wire configurations, ensuring quick, stable, and wobble-free hardware integrations.
Technical Specifications
Feature | Specification |
Input Connection Interface | Heavy-Duty USB Type-A Male Plug |
Output Breakout Layout | 4-Pin Standardized Hardware Pitch |
Pin Spacing Grid Alignment | Standard 2.54 mm (0.1 inch) pitch spacing layout |
Voltage/Current Carrying Capacity | Direct pass-through tracking up to the host USB standard threshold |
Mounting Hardware Feature | Integrated dual structural corner mounting holes |
Board Dimensions | 30 mm x 12 mm x 5 mm |
Hardware Interface & Pinout Mapping
The board features an intuitively organized, clearly labeled layout that makes power and data routing completely straightforward:
VBUS / VCC: Main positive power input line drawn from the host USB port. Typically outputs a stable +5V DC rail to power your microcontrollers, sensors, or low-voltage relays.
D- (Data Minus): The negative differential serial data line used for high-speed hardware handshakes and information exchange.
D+ (Data Plus): The positive differential serial data line used for high-speed hardware handshakes and information exchange.
GND: System Common Ground Reference path that links your host power supply loop with your target prototype board.
Common Applications
Custom USB Peripheral Design: Build custom DIY keyboards, automated mouse movers, hardware security keys, and USB-driven automation controllers.
Breadboard Serial Communication Testing: Interface microcontroller UART/USB communication channels directly with a desktop computer terminal for live debugging.
USB-Powered Prototyping Grids: Easily pull a clean 5V logic power supply rail straight onto standard prototyping blocks without needing heavy external bench adapters.
Portable Diagnostic Enclosures: Act as the primary, low-profile data and power input port inside miniature test boxes, handheld data loggers, and field equipment housings.
Package Includes:
1 x USB Type-A Male Breakout Board Module