USB Cable with Switch
In-line USB-A power switch rated at 2 A; passes 5 V and GND only — data lines are not connected. Intended as a hard power switch for USB-powered devices such as a Raspberry Pi.
Pinout
- USB 5V inout
Positive USB power path switched by the inline switch.
Type · PowerVoltage · USB 5V line, switch rated for 2A per Adafruit product page. - USB GND
USB ground path for the power-only cable switch.
Type · GroundVoltage · 0V reference. - USB data lines
Data lines are not connected through on this cable, per Adafruit product page.
Type · Signal
| Pin | Type | Function | Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB 5V inout | Power | Positive USB power path switched by the inline switch. | USB 5V line, switch rated for 2A per Adafruit product page. |
| USB GND | Ground | USB ground path for the power-only cable switch. | 0V reference. |
| USB data lines | Signal | Data lines are not connected through on this cable, per Adafruit product page. |
Pin details
3 connections- USB 5V inout
Positive USB power path switched by the inline switch.
PowerVoltage · USB 5V line, switch rated for 2A per Adafruit product page. - USB GND
USB ground path for the power-only cable switch.
GroundVoltage · 0V reference. - USB data lines
Data lines are not connected through on this cable, per Adafruit product page.
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