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USB
The miniSHARC board has an onboard USB Mini-B socket. This can be connected directly to a computer with a
standard Type A to Mini-B cable.
For installation into a chassis, the miniSHARC kit has a 5-pin header (standard 0.1”/2.54mm pitch). This can be
connected to a panel-mount USB connector via a commonly available cable assembly.
Although this is a commonly available cable (typically used in computer hardware), you should nonetheless
confirm the pin-out with the manufacturer, or you could easily cause damage to your computer or miniDSP kit.
In most cases, pins 4 and 5 can be identified by a black wire, but once again, DO check the manufacturer’s spec
of the connector to prevent any short-circuits.
To make things simple, we provide a suitable cable for purchase in the accessories section of our
The miniDSP accessory boards DIGI-FP, AN-FP, and DA-FP incorporate a panel-mount USB Type B connector and
include a cable to interface to the miniSHARC 5-pin header.