Micro-USB Type B Male Breakout Board - Power & Data, Castellated

What is it?

This isn't your typical USB breakout. Unlike most boards designed to receive signals, this Male Micro-USB Breakout Board is made to drive them.

Designed to plug directly into devices with a female Micro-USB port, this breakout lets you inject your own power and data signals into USB-enabled devices. Whether you're building a custom charger, testing a USB device with non-standard power sources (like batteries), or sending USB signals from a microcontroller, this board gives you clean and direct access to the Micro-USB interface.

Features:

• Male Micro-USB Type B connector
• Breaks out VCC, GND, D+, and D- to clearly labeled pads
• Castellated Pads: Solderable 2.54mm pin spacing
• Ultra-compact

Unique Use Cases:

Custom Power Injection: Power Micro-USB devices (e.g., Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Wi-Fi dongles) using battery packs or bench power supplies—no need for USB cables.

Microcontroller-to-USB Device Communication: This passive breakout exposes D+ and D-. Communicating with a USB peripheral requires a USB host-capable controller, suitable host software and appropriate power circuitry. The ATmega32u4 has a USB device controller, not a USB host controller; this breakout does not add host capability.

DIY Charging Solutions: Use with solar chargers, boost converters, or regulated battery packs to charge USB devices in custom enclosures or remote setups.

Embedded Integration: Seamlessly integrate into your enclosures to turn your project into a plug-in USB power or data source.