USB Connector
Mini-USB
Mini-USB is a legacy USB connector family used on older cameras, GPS units, media players, controllers, and portable electronics before Micro-USB and USB-C.
Characteristics
Compare Mini-USB's connector forms, contact count, USB generation support, OTG roles, typical legacy devices, and current certification status.
| Official connector family | USB Mini-A, Mini-B, and Mini-AB |
|---|---|
| Reversible | No |
| Contact count | 5 |
| USB 2.0 support | Yes |
| USB 3.x support | No standardized SuperSpeed Mini-USB connector |
| USB4 support | No; USB4 uses USB Type-C |
| Typical connector role | Mini-B was commonly device-facing; Mini-A and Mini-AB supported USB On-The-Go roles |
| Typical devices | Older digital cameras, GPS units, media players, controllers, and portable electronics |
| Speed identification | The connector shape does not identify whether a USB 2.0 device operates at low, full, or high speed |
| Current status | Legacy; Mini-A and Mini-AB are prohibited for new USB-IF-certified products, while Mini-B use remains permitted but new connector certification ended in 2021 |
Mini-USB articles
Browse Mini-USB guides covering cable types, legacy devices, adapters, charging, OTG connections, and compatibility with older hardware.
