USB Connector
SuperSpeed Micro-B
SuperSpeed Micro-B is the 10-contact, wider Micro-USB connector used on many USB 3.x external drives and compact peripherals.
Related: Micro-B · SuperSpeed Micro-A · SuperSpeed Micro-AB
Characteristics
| Specification name | USB 3.x Micro-B plug and receptacle |
|---|---|
| Connector family | SuperSpeed Micro-USB |
| Reversible | No |
| Contact count | 10 |
| USB 2.0 interoperability | A SuperSpeed Micro-B receptacle accepts a USB 2.0 Micro-B plug; the wider SuperSpeed Micro-B plug does not fit a USB 2.0 Micro-B receptacle |
| USB 3.x support | Yes |
| Typical role | Device-facing or peripheral connection |
| Typical devices | External hard drives, portable SSDs, card readers, cameras, and other compact USB 3.x peripherals |
| Current status | Legacy; USB-IF ended USB 3.x Micro-B connector certifications after February 28, 2021, though existing hardware remains common |
