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Phoenix Contact Industrial M12 Speedcon Mini-B USB Receptacle and Plug Cable Assemblies


Phoenix Contact’s new ruggedized industrial M12 Mini-B USB product line is suitable for harsh industrial applications that require secure and reliable connection between industrial devices and PC peripherals.


The M12 Mini-B USB receptacle and cables meet USB 2.0 with a transfer rate of 480 Mbit/s. These IP67 protected connectors use the Speedcon connection system – just a quarter turn ensures positive locking and high cable retention, and reduces connection time by 90 percent compared to standard connector threads.

Applications include:

  • Factory automation (USB gateway, controllers)
  • Factory and process control devices (motors, actuators, motion controllers)
  • Industrial computers, controllers, printers, barcode scanners
  • Measurement and test equipment
  • Security/industrial cameras
  • Industrial cameras (thermal imaging, security)
  • Municipal police speed radar to in-vehicle computer
  • Solar inverter data acquisition devices
  • Smart metering
  • USB sensors (torque, load cell sensors)
  • Audio, video, entertainment equipment