1. Introduction
1.1 Scope
1.2 Objective
2. Acronyms and Terms
3. Significant Features
3.1.1 USB 3.0 Standard-A Connector
3.1.2 USB 3.0 Micro-B Connector
3.1.3 USB 3.0 Micro-AB and USB 3.0 Micro-A Connectors
4. Connector Mating Interfaces
4.2.1 Interface Definition
4.2.2 Pin Assignments and Description
4.2.3 USB 3.0 Standard-A Receptacle Color Code
4.3.1 Interface Definition
4.3.2 Pin Assignments and Description
4.3.3 Color Coding
5. Cable Construction and Wire Assignments
6. Cable Assemblies
6.1.1 Drawing
6.1.2 Wiring
6.2.1 Overmold Dimensions
6.2.2 Wiring
7. Electrical Requirements
7.1.1 Raw Cable
7.1.1.1 Characteristic Impedance
7.1.1.2 Intra-Pair Skew
7.1.1.3 Differential Attenuation
7.1.2 Mated Connector
7.1.3 Mated Cable Assemblies
7.1.3.1 Differential Return Loss (EIA-360-108)
7.1.3.2 Differential Insertion Loss (EIA-360-101)
7.1.3.3 Differential Near-End Crosstalk (EIA-360-90)
7.1.3.4 Differential to Common Mode Conversion
7.2.1 Low Level Contact Resistance (EIA 364-23B)
7.2.2 Dielectric Strength (EIA 364-20, Method 301)
7.2.3 Insulation Resistance (EIA 364-21, Method 302)
7.2.4 Contact Current Rating (EIA 364- 70, Method 2)
7.2.5 Electrostatic Discharge (IEC-801-2)
8. Mechanical and Environmental Requirements
8.1.1 Insertion Force (EIA 364-13)
8.1.2 Extraction Force (EIA 364-13)
8.1.3 Durability or Insertion/Extraction Cycles (EIA 364-09)
8.1.4 Cable Flexing (EIA 364-41, Condition I)
8.1.5 Cable Pull-Out (EIA 364-38, Condition A)
8.1.6 Latch Strength
8.1.7 Peel Strength (Reference Only)
8.1.8 Wrenching Strength (Reference Only)
8.1.9 Lead Co-Planarity
8.1.10 Solderability
8.1.11 RoHS Compliance
9. Implementation Notes and Design Guides