DIY Electronics/USB

DIY Electronics

USB †

Objective †

This section explains how to create an USB Breakout, which is actually an USB Type A (male)-Type A (female) cable. This
type of USB is cable required for examining each signal of USB cable by a logic analyzer or an oscilloscope.

Configuration of USB terminal †

The table below shows the configuration of USB 2.0. The color of each internal wears is predetermined according to
its specification.

Number	Signal	Color	MEmo
1	Vcc	Red	+5V
2	-D	White
3	+D	Green
4	GND	Black

How to make USB Type A (male)-Type A (female) cable †

• Requirements
  • A cable, which is met with USB 2.0 standard
  • CK-19
• Instructions
  • Cut the USB 2.0 cable at the appropriate length. It will be cut shorter than expected. (It tends to be longer than really needed.)
  • Assemble CK-19, place each wire of the cable at selected terminal of USB 2.0, and solder each pin and wire.
• Completion
  
  

Revision History †

• 2011/2/24 This article is initially uploaded.