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USB Micro-B SuperSpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1

Briefly common on portable drives; largely replaced by USB-C. Do not plan new products around this plug.

Data speed5 Gbps

Max power4.5 W

Specification

Form factor: USB Micro-B SuperSpeed
Specification: USB 3.2 Gen 1
Max data: 5 Gbps
Max power: 4.5 W
Pins: 10
Reversible: No
Introduced: 2010
Cable cost: (~$22)

Wide Micro-B SuperSpeed cable; niche, fewer SKUs. (as of 2026) Source: Manual US retail band for a ~1 m cable that supports this data tier (2026). Not host port BOM cost; not no-name bulk bin fantasy.

Status

Legacy5

Kept so older equipment still works. Rarely the starting point for new products.

Capabilities

Data - This tier is rated for more than charge-only use.

Notes

Wider than Micro-B 2.0 because of the extra SuperSpeed section. Not interchangeable with ordinary Micro-B cables.

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