Standard Micro-USB Female Type-B Charging Port Receptacle
Electronic Component (Hardware/Connector) · Generic manufacturer (such as Amphenol, Molex, or JAE Electronics), likely a mass-produced OEM electronic component factory.
Pattern: Universal Serial Bus (USB) Standard Specification, Type-B Micro.
Type
Electronic Component (Hardware/Connector)
Maker
Generic manufacturer (such as Amphenol, Molex, or JAE Electronics), likely a mass-produced OEM electronic component factory.
Material
Tin-plated or nickel-plated steel casing with copper alloy contacts; inner insulating core made of high-temperature thermoplastic (LCP); contains no silver content.
Dimensions
Approx. 6.9mm x 5.6mm; weigh less than 0.5 grams; standard 5-pin configuration.
Description
This is a functional electronic hardware component, not a decorative silver item. It is a Micro-USB charging port commonly found in smartphones, controllers, and vapes.
Key Features
D-shaped opening, 5 internal contact pins, stamped metal shielding, and through-hole mounting legs.
Material & Composition
Tin-plated or nickel-plated steel casing with copper alloy contacts; inner insulating core made of high-temperature thermoplastic (LCP); contains no silver content.
Finish & Decoration
Industrial metallic finish for electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance; no decorative engraving or artistic silver finish.
Hallmarks & Stamps
No silver hallmarks present; may have microscopic factory batch codes or pin numbering on the underside not visible in the image.
Construction Details
Machine-stamped sheet metal housing with injection-molded plastic interior and machine-placed copper pins.
Functional Features
5-pin data and power transfer interface with side-locking tabs for PCB mounting.
Handle & Grip Details
No handle; feature surface-mount (SMT) solder leads for attachment to a circuit board.
Craftsmanship Details
Precision mass-manufacturing; machine-stamped and ultrasonically welded; not hand-wrought.
Authentication Indicators
Identification as industrial hardware; absence of any silver assay marks or precious metal luster.
Origin & Manufacturing
Likely manufactured in China or Taiwan in a high-volume electronics fabrication facility.
Era & Period
Modern Information Age (c. 2007–present); widely used before the transition to USB-C.
Age Estimate
Circa 2010-2024; part of modern consumer electronic industrial production.
Cultural Significance
Represents the era of standardized digital connectivity and portable electronic charging.
Condition Notes
Fair to Poor; appears to be desoldered or broken off from a parent device with bent mounting legs.
Value Estimate
$0.01 - $0.10 USD (Bulk industrial value); negligible as an individual used part.
Care & Maintenance
Keep dry to prevent oxidation of pins; ensure no lint or debris enters the port cavity.
Similar Pieces
Mini-USB (larger/blockier) and USB-C (oval/reversible); none are silver collector items.
Interesting Facts
The Micro-USB was the global standard for mobile charging for nearly a decade before being superseded by USB-C.