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Recognise this port??

  • 06-10-2022 07:43PM
    #1
    madfcuker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 257 ✭✭


    Hey guys,

    Trying to figure out the cable for this port connection, see image below.

    image.png

    I don't think its micro USB, or am I wrong??

    Anyone point me in the right direction.



Comments

  • #2
    q2ice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,809 ✭✭✭q2ice


    You would need to provide a better picture. There is no indication of the size of the port and what device it is on.

    If its small and on a pc, it could be a mini display port.

    If bigger and on a pc, it could be a parallel port for a printer cable to hook up a printer.


    If its on an external hard drive, then it could be a port for a proprietary cable.



    What device is it on?

    Without some context, it is unlikely you will get a definitive answer.


    Why not privide a pitcure of the device also?



  • #3
    Edser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 398 ✭✭Edser


    As above, it's difficult to judge without scale, context, etc.

    But I don't think it's a micro USB (unless a piece is broken off in it).

    Post edited by Edser on


  • #4
    Ryath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,540 ✭✭✭Ryath


    USB EC-E6 cable guess it's a camera? Whats the manufacturer.

    Shape is right but wrong number of pins!

    Might be hard finding a cable for it unless it's a bigger company. Every chance they used they're own wiring standards.

    I'll have a root around later every chance I have one in my box of cables!



  • #5
    10-10-20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,619 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    Is that the back of a AV box of some type?

    Looks to be a non-standard USB header.

    https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AUSB3_to_SATA_circuit_board_with_non_standard_USB3_connector_bottom_side_IMGP9560_smial_wp.jpg

    (ignore the ref to USB3 above).



  • #6
    madfcuker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 257 ✭✭madfcuker


    I'll give as much information as I have. Its a docking station for an inventory scanner, brand unknown to me at present as its someone else who sent it onto me. It can be used to charge the device but also transfer information between device and PC.



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  • #7
    madfcuker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 257 ✭✭madfcuker


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119710551#Comment_119710551

    This is what it looks like to me too..



  • #8
    grogi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,890 ✭✭✭grogi


    Looks like USB Mini-4P to me...

    https://i.stack.imgur.com/7eNxw.jpg



  • #9
    10-10-20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,619 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119710691#Comment_119710691

    AFAIK, early USB didn't support more than 500mA @ 5v so that cable may have been a double-header A-type to allow for 1A.



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