Modern Solder-Type Micro-USB Female Charging Port Connector
Electronic Component (Non-Silver Hardware) · Generic Industrial Electronic Manufacturer (often Foxconn, Hirose, or similar high-volume manufacturers); usually unbranded at the consumer level
Pattern: Standard Micro-B USB Type 2.0 interface; industrial standardized pattern
Type
Electronic Component (Non-Silver Hardware)
Maker
Generic Industrial Electronic Manufacturer (often Foxconn, Hirose, or similar high-volume manufacturers); usually unbranded at the consumer level
Material
Tin-plated copper alloy or stainless steel outer shell; gold-plated copper alloy internal contacts; plastic internal insulator (likely LCP or Nylon)
Dimensions
Approx. 7.5mm x 5mm x 2.5mm; Weight: less than 1 gram
Description
A standard Micro-USB charging port component. This is an industrial electronic part, not a piece of decorative silver. It features the characteristic trapezoidal shield used to deliver 5V power to mobile devices.
Key Features
Internal copper pins; gold-colored contact plating visible inside; silver-colored tin-plated protective outer shield; mounting solder-tabs
Material & Composition
Tin-plated copper alloy or stainless steel outer shell; gold-plated copper alloy internal contacts; plastic internal insulator (likely LCP or Nylon)
Finish & Decoration
Bright tin or nickel plating for corrosion resistance; utilitarian industrial finish with no decorative motifs
Hallmarks & Stamps
Usually absent on such small components; may occasionally feature a microscopic cavity number or batch code stamped into the metal shield
Construction Details
Machine-stamped metal shield; injection-molded plastic core; precision-set copper pins; surface-mount or through-hole mounting legs
Functional Features
5-pin data/power transmission interface; friction-fit retention clips; mechanical leads for PCB soldering
Handle & Grip Details
Not applicable; designed for internal placement inside a device housing
Craftsmanship Details
Precision industrial stamping; designed for mechanical durability over thousands of mating cycles; quality is determined by the thickness of the gold flash on contacts.
Authentication Indicators
The geometric shape is consistent with USB implementers Forum standards; the color of inner pins indicates gold flash plating for conductivity.
Origin & Manufacturing
Mainland China or Southeast Asia; high-precision automated assembly line manufacturing
Era & Period
Digital Era / Modern (Introduced c. 2007; dominant through 2010s before USB-C transition)
Age Estimate
Circa 2010-2024; common in mobile phones, e-readers, and small rechargeables
Cultural Significance
Represents the ubiquity of mobile technology and the 'universal' charging standard of the early 21st century.
Condition Notes
Fair. Shows significant yellow/amber colored residue which is likely burnt flux from a soldering attempt or internal heat damage/corrosion.
Value Estimate
Retail value: $0.10 - $1.00 USD. Scrap value: Negligible (contains trace amounts of gold, but no silver value).
Care & Maintenance
Keep away from moisture; clean pins with 99% isopropyl alcohol; do not use silver polish as it will ruin the electrical contacts.
Similar Pieces
USB-C Connectors (more rounded), Mini-USB (taller and thicker), Lightning Connectors (male-end pins)
Interesting Facts
Despite its silver color, the shell is usually tin or nickel plated because actual silver would tarnish too quickly and interfere with electrical conductivity on the contacts.