USB A–B / micro / Type-C Data Cable

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SKU: PSA-CMP-USB-CABLE

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Typical India street price

₹40–₹150

Not currently sold by PSA — learn about the part below

Must be a data cable (not charge-only) to program boards.

Interface: USB

Voltage: 5V USB

Library reference — not in PSA stock yet

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Concept

USB power + D+/D− data.

A little theory

Charge-only cables omit data wires — IDE “port not found”. In the classroom, treat USB A–B / micro / Type-C Data Cable as a beginner part using USB. Typical India street price is about ₹40–₹150. Always verify voltage and pin labels on your exact module — silk screens vary across clones. Start with a datasheet or trusted learn guide, power the part correctly, share GND with the MCU, and test with a simple blink/read sketch before building the full project.

How it works in a project

UNO = USB-B, Nano/NodeMCU = micro or Type-C.

Classroom & project use

Programming
Serial monitor
Connectors & Cables classroom demo

Buying in India

Label classroom cables “DATA”. Charge-only cables from phone shops waste periods.

Precautions

Don’t yank the Nano USB socket
Check 3.3 V MCU compatibility before connecting signal pins

Specifications

Role	Power + data
Category	Connectors & Cables
Difficulty	Beginner
Voltage	5V USB
Interface	USB

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