hand solderable usb component

max72

From time to time I create a custom board for my needs.
Up to now I had an USB mini connector, to be used for voltage supply, and in some cases programming.
like this one: https://www.mouser.it/ProductDetail/798-UX60A-MB-5ST/
USB mini are phasing out, micro are widely used and USB-C is looking like the new standard.
Could you suggest some connectors to be used on a custom board, that is reasonably easy to solder?
Thanks in advance,
Massimo

Wuerfel_21

I'm assuming the regular USB B connectors are too big for you? Because those are the obvious choice. Still reasonably common and nice big through hole connector.

jmg

Hmm...
There are vertical micro USB that are all thru-pins, like this
https://lcsc.com/product-detail/USB-Connectors_Korean-Hroparts-Elec-U-D-M5DD-W-1_C145795.html

or there are full-4-stake ones like this
https://lcsc.com/product-detail/USB-Connectors_XKB-Connectivity-U254-051N-4BH806_C319170.html
the smd pins come out the back, so longer pads there could allow hand reflow soldering.

Tubular

Here you go Max72, 100% through hole USB C
http://www.adam-tech.com/upload/USB-C31-A-D-VT-CS1.pdf

The 'bonus' is you get a USB A socket for free

Cluso99

Personally I would stick with the mini-USB for hand soldering. They will be around for many years to come, as will cables. microUSB are not as robust depending on the version used and are not so suited to hand soldering but great for reflow. USB-C seem to be specifically for reflow, excepting a few like tubular showed, which probably defeats the purpose of being small.

frank freedman

You could try this thru hole part, TE lists it as an active part. TE 2172034-1 https://te.com/usa-en/product-2172034-1.html?q=usb%2Bmini&source=header

Personally, I hate the micro USB. Breathe on it wrong and it's wiped out.

Tubular

Here's an interesting alternative for USB C. The row of 'A' pins are surface mount, but the row of 'B' pins are through-hole.
https://au.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity/2129691-1/?qs=QzBtWTOodeUSdqmNsmjMeA%3D%3D

max72

Thanks for the suggestions.
For sure there is an agreement about usb mini, and I don't really like them too.
The micro connector is very easy to solder, reasonably sturdy and with a good retention. I'll have to check some of the usb-C suggestions.
Thanks again,
Massimo