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Micro-USB Type-B vs SuperSpeed Micro-USB Type-B

SuperSpeed Micro-B has a wider compound form. Identify the full receptacle shape rather than assuming every Micro-B cable fits every Micro-B-looking port.

Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph.
P006 · ConnectorMicro-USB Type-B
Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph.
P007 · ConnectorSuperSpeed Micro-USB Type-B

How they differ

Legacy Micro-B is the single narrow form; SuperSpeed Micro-B has the extended two-part profile.

  • Inspect the complete opening, including the additional adjacent section in the SuperSpeed form. S001 · S001
  • The source mapping retains legacy Micro contacts and adds SuperSpeed contacts; it is not a guarantee of a particular device’s negotiated mode. S364

What this comparison does not establish: The USB-IF certification cutoff is not a recall of existing hardware. S363

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At a glance

Source-scoped form facts; counts, variants and unknowns are distinct
FieldMicro-USB Type-BSuperSpeed Micro-USB Type-B
TypeConnectorConnector
FamilyUSBUSB
Shapelow profilesplit
Nominal contacts5S001 · S363plug and receptacle interface; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. plug and receptacle interface10S001 · S364plug and receptacle interface; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. plug and receptacle interface
Positions / cavity spanNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Contact rows1 (Molex 1051640001)S974Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Exact Molex 1051640001, female right-angle Micro USB-B USB2 receptacle; manufacturer mating-interface/row fields only, not a universal family value. Quantity context: Manufacturer Number of Rows property.1 (SMK CSS5310-7H01F)S978Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Exact SMK CSS5310-7H01F normal on-board ten-pin receptacle; catalog front drawing only. Quantity context: Mating-front contact row interrupted between two keyed sections.
Connector roleplug; socket; socket (629105150521)S001 · S363 · S864Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. plug and receptacle interface Exact named example 629105150521: Micro-B receptacle, horizontal SMT. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. Named high-current variant only; no universal family current rating or capability inferred.plug; socket; socket (692622030100)S001 · S364 · S865Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. plug and receptacle interface Exact named example 692622030100: SuperSpeed Micro-B receptacle, horizontal SMT. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. No claim that an unidentified device supports SuperSpeed from its shape alone.
Key distinctionCheck for the extra section before calling a connector Micro-B.The full connector is wider than the legacy Micro-B portion.

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This comparison stays within one evidence layer.

All selected records are Connector records. Similar layer does not mean compatible, interchangeable or safe to mate.

Families represented: USB

Two forms / One distinction

The extra adjacent section is the decisive outline clue.

USB · V99
Micro USB-B versus SuperSpeed Micro USB-B. One primary Micro-B-shaped section. A widened family outline with an additional adjacent section. Not to scale; no pinout or compatibility verdict.
Simplified matching mating-edge envelope diagrams, not actual contact faces. No contact or dimension scale. Small details are intentionally suppressed. Original interpretive drawing; independent technical review pending.

Where the difference lies

Micro USB-B
One primary Micro-B-shaped section.
SuperSpeed Micro USB-B
A widened family outline with an additional adjacent section.

What to verify next

The extra side section distinguishes the SuperSpeed Micro-B plug form; it is not a speed guarantee for any unknown cable or device.

Confirm both port and cable-end shape; do not use an outline drawing as a contact or wiring map.

Inspect the figure-level references and rights

Inspected 2026-10-09. Original Port & Cable vector diagram; first-party sources linked for inspection only, no third-party graphics bundled. No manufacturer image, CFA logo or licensed photograph is copied into this package. No approval for fabrication, mating, wiring or publication is implied.

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The reference ledger

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2 selected records · 15 fields
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Comparison of selected field notes; source links accompany each documented specification
What you are comparing
Micro-USB Type-B: cable-end plug, exterior side study. Shallow metal plug exterior; housing is not the mating face. Not to scale; no pinout.
P006 / ConnectorMicro-USB Type-B

Identification schematic · not to scale · drawing review pending

SuperSpeed Micro-USB Type-B: cable-end plug, mating-face outline. Two adjacent, joined shell sections; main shaped section on the right in this study. Not to scale; no pinout.
P007 / ConnectorSuperSpeed Micro-USB Type-B

Identification schematic · not to scale · drawing review pending

LayerConnectorConnector
Key distinctionCheck for the extra section before calling a connector Micro-B.The full connector is wider than the legacy Micro-B portion.
Nominal contacts5S001 · S363plug and receptacle interface; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. plug and receptacle interface10S001 · S364plug and receptacle interface; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. plug and receptacle interface
Positions / cavity spanNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Populated contactsNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Contact rows1 (Molex 1051640001)S974Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Exact Molex 1051640001, female right-angle Micro USB-B USB2 receptacle; manufacturer mating-interface/row fields only, not a universal family value. Quantity context: Manufacturer Number of Rows property.1 (SMK CSS5310-7H01F)S978Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Exact SMK CSS5310-7H01F normal on-board ten-pin receptacle; catalog front drawing only. Quantity context: Mating-front contact row interrupted between two keyed sections.
Contact pitch0.65 mm Manufacturer Pitch - Mating Interface; internal gap order and physical projection not further dimensioned (Molex 1051640001)S974Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Exact Molex 1051640001, female right-angle Micro USB-B USB2 receptacle; manufacturer mating-interface/row fields only, not a universal family value.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Dimensions / axisNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Connector roleplug; socket; socket (629105150521)S001 · S363 · S864Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. plug and receptacle interface Exact named example 629105150521: Micro-B receptacle, horizontal SMT. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. Named high-current variant only; no universal family current rating or capability inferred.plug; socket; socket (692622030100)S001 · S364 · S865Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. plug and receptacle interface Exact named example 692622030100: SuperSpeed Micro-B receptacle, horizontal SMT. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. No claim that an unidentified device supports SuperSpeed from its shape alone.
Coupling / latchNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Keying / polarizationNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
ProfileCompact, keyed; not reversibleC006ANot an equivalent field
Scoped referenceMicro-B is not the wider SuperSpeed Micro-B.C006A · C006BA wide legacy connector and a certification program are different questions.C007A · C007B · C007C
Distinctive featureNot an equivalent fieldWide, two-part profileC007A
EvidenceC006A,C006B,C006W →
Independent review pending
C007A,C007C,C007B,C007W →
Independent review pending
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The same selected records, fields, values and source links as the table. Missing fields remain non-equivalent; no values are merged.

Layer

Micro-USB Type-BP006 / Connector
Connector
SuperSpeed Micro-USB Type-BP007 / Connector
Connector

Key distinction

Micro-USB Type-BP006 / Connector
Check for the extra section before calling a connector Micro-B.
SuperSpeed Micro-USB Type-BP007 / Connector
The full connector is wider than the legacy Micro-B portion.

Nominal contacts

Micro-USB Type-BP006 / Connector
5S001 · S363plug and receptacle interface; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. plug and receptacle interface
SuperSpeed Micro-USB Type-BP007 / Connector
10S001 · S364plug and receptacle interface; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. plug and receptacle interface

Positions / cavity span

Micro-USB Type-BP006 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
SuperSpeed Micro-USB Type-BP007 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Populated contacts

Micro-USB Type-BP006 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
SuperSpeed Micro-USB Type-BP007 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Contact rows

Micro-USB Type-BP006 / Connector
1 (Molex 1051640001)S974Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Exact Molex 1051640001, female right-angle Micro USB-B USB2 receptacle; manufacturer mating-interface/row fields only, not a universal family value. Quantity context: Manufacturer Number of Rows property.
SuperSpeed Micro-USB Type-BP007 / Connector
1 (SMK CSS5310-7H01F)S978Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Exact SMK CSS5310-7H01F normal on-board ten-pin receptacle; catalog front drawing only. Quantity context: Mating-front contact row interrupted between two keyed sections.

Contact pitch

Micro-USB Type-BP006 / Connector
0.65 mm Manufacturer Pitch - Mating Interface; internal gap order and physical projection not further dimensioned (Molex 1051640001)S974Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Exact Molex 1051640001, female right-angle Micro USB-B USB2 receptacle; manufacturer mating-interface/row fields only, not a universal family value.
SuperSpeed Micro-USB Type-BP007 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Dimensions / axis

Micro-USB Type-BP006 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
SuperSpeed Micro-USB Type-BP007 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Connector role

Micro-USB Type-BP006 / Connector
plug; socket; socket (629105150521)S001 · S363 · S864Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. plug and receptacle interface Exact named example 629105150521: Micro-B receptacle, horizontal SMT. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. Named high-current variant only; no universal family current rating or capability inferred.
SuperSpeed Micro-USB Type-BP007 / Connector
plug; socket; socket (692622030100)S001 · S364 · S865Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. plug and receptacle interface Exact named example 692622030100: SuperSpeed Micro-B receptacle, horizontal SMT. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. No claim that an unidentified device supports SuperSpeed from its shape alone.

Coupling / latch

Micro-USB Type-BP006 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
SuperSpeed Micro-USB Type-BP007 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Keying / polarization

Micro-USB Type-BP006 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
SuperSpeed Micro-USB Type-BP007 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Profile

Micro-USB Type-BP006 / Connector
Compact, keyed; not reversibleC006A
SuperSpeed Micro-USB Type-BP007 / Connector
Not an equivalent field

Scoped reference

Micro-USB Type-BP006 / Connector
Micro-B is not the wider SuperSpeed Micro-B.C006A · C006B
SuperSpeed Micro-USB Type-BP007 / Connector
A wide legacy connector and a certification program are different questions.C007A · C007B · C007C

Distinctive feature

Micro-USB Type-BP006 / Connector
Not an equivalent field
SuperSpeed Micro-USB Type-BP007 / Connector
Wide, two-part profileC007A

Evidence

Micro-USB Type-BP006 / Connector
C006A,C006B,C006W →
Independent review pending
SuperSpeed Micro-USB Type-BP007 / Connector
C007A,C007C,C007B,C007W →
Independent review pending

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5 linked sources · 7 scoped claims · 0 sources with inspection/access flags.

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Assessment 2026-10-22 · earliest scheduled source review 2026-12-30. This is a recorded-date assessment, not a live source check. Page-level independent review is not established by this panel.

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S001 · USB connector guide

C2G / Legrand · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-01 · due 2026-12-30

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Connector identification and legacy mating distinctions only.

Not established / limitations: Older capability descriptions elsewhere on this page are not used as current universal limits.

Locator: USB A-Type; B-Type; Mini-B; Micro-B; USB 3.0 B-Type and Micro-B sections

S363 · USB-IF Compliance Updates — Cables and Connectors

USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) · Standards-organization domain · inspected 2026-10-06 · due 2027-01-04

Within inspection window

Scoped support: USB 2.0 Standard-A/Standard-B exact four-contact requirement, Mini-B and Micro-B exact five-contact requirement, plus current USB-IF certification-status context for legacy connector families.

Not established / limitations: Compliance and certification status does not establish the data rate, power behavior or supported protocol of a particular device or cable.

Locator: USB Connector Construction; Mini Connectors Antiquated; USB 3.x Micro-B Connector Certifications

S364 · USB Type-C Cable and Connector Specification Release 2.0

USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) · Standards-organization domain · inspected 2026-10-06 · due 2027-01-04

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Legacy USB 3.1 Standard-B nine-contact and Micro-B ten-contact signal designations used only to bound connector-side engineering references.

Not established / limitations: The legacy contact map does not establish a product's negotiated speed, power capability, cable quality, USB generation marketing label or interoperability.

Locator: Legacy cable mapping tables for USB 3.1 Standard-B and USB 3.1 Micro-B contact designations

S974 · Molex 105164 series chart, exact 1051640001 Micro USB-B USB2 receptacle

Molex · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-22 · due 2027-01-20

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Exact 1051640001 specification row only.

Not established / limitations: Five-contact USB2 example only, not ten-contact SuperSpeed Micro-B. Product detail page says Limited Information Available; chart fields retained without measured/toleranced drawing.

Locator: Full Export Spreadsheet table, exact 1051640001 row: Web Description, Gender, Circuits Loaded, Number of Rows, Pitch - Mating Interface and separate Pitch - Termination Interface columns. Full official chart read; no PDF drawing pixels acquired.

S978 · SMK USB3.1 Micro-B catalog, CSS5310-7H01F

SMK · Unclassified publisher domain · inspected 2026-10-22 · due 2027-01-20

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Exact CSS5310-7H01F ten-pin receptacle recognition layout.

Not established / limitations: Major catalog dimensions only; individual detailed drawings/specifications available on request. No contact-pitch dimension or tolerance in PDF.

Locator: Single-page USB3.1 Micro-B Connector catalog, CSS5310-7H01F front drawing labelled Pin No.1 / Pin No.10; actual saved PDF text and150dpi page pixels inspected.

Trace 7 claims to their source records

C006A · P006

Micro-USB Type-B has a compact, low-profile form distinct from Mini-USB Type-B.

Claim scope: Consumer identification / documented standard or product class only

Source links: S001 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C006B · P006

USB-IF compliance guidance specifies five contacts for Micro-B connectors; the contact count does not establish charger behavior, USB generation or cable quality.

Claim scope: Micro-B contact-count engineering context only.

Source links: S363 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C006W · P006

Molex specifies 1051640001 as a Micro USB-B USB2 receptacle, 5 loaded circuits and 1 row(s), with mating-interface pitch 0.65mm.

Claim scope: Exact Molex 1051640001, female right-angle Micro USB-B USB2 receptacle; manufacturer mating-interface/row fields only, not a universal family value.

Source links: S974 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C007A · P007

SuperSpeed Micro-USB Type-B has an extended, two-part profile distinct from legacy Micro-B.

Claim scope: Consumer identification / documented standard or product class only

Source links: S001 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C007B · P007

The cited USB-IF legacy mapping enumerates ten USB 3.1 Micro-B contacts, retaining the Micro-USB legacy contacts and adding SuperSpeed transmit/receive and drain contacts.

Claim scope: USB 3.1 Micro-B connector-side contact designation only; negotiated speed and product capability are not inferred.

Source links: S364 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C007C · P007

USB-IF ended USB 3.x Micro-B and Micro-AB connector certifications after 28 February 2021. This statement concerns its certification program, not a recall or a verdict on an installed device.

Claim scope: V145: USB-IF compliance update ID 128, connector certification scope only; no implication that existing compliant devices must be replaced.

Source links: S363 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C007W · P007

SMK identifies CSS5310-7H01F as a ten-pin USB3.1 Micro-B receptacle. The front drawing shows one contact row interrupted between two adjacent keyed sections; its contact pitch is undimensioned.

Claim scope: Exact SMK CSS5310-7H01F normal on-board ten-pin receptacle; catalog front drawing only.

Source links: S978 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

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Recorded evidence only. An inspection date, publisher label, source link or generated packet is not independent technical review, hardware testing, fabrication approval or a compatibility verdict.