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Tag Connect TC2030-USB 6-Pin Plug-of-Nails USB Cable
Tag Connect TC2030-USB 6-Pin Plug-of-Nails USB Cable
SKU: TC2030-USB
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Why Engineers Choose The Tag Connect TC2030-USB 6-Pin Plug-of-Nails USB Cable
Eliminate PCB USB Connectors
Saves board space
Fast, secure connection
Tag Connect TC2030-USB Cable
Overview
The Tag Connect TC2030-USB is a 6-pin Plug-of-Nails™ “With Legs” cable designed to bring USB 2.0 signals directly from a standard USB A host to a compact custom footprint on a PCB. It eliminates bulky USB connectors and associated PCB space, making it a highly efficient build interface for debugging, programming, or direct USB data transfer in development and production environments.
| Pin | Signal |
|---|---|
| 1 | VBUS |
| 2 | nc (not connected) |
| 3 | D- (White) |
| 4 | D+ (Green) |
| 5 | GND |
| 6 | nc (not connected) |
Wiring Quick-Start
// Example: Connect USB D+/D- via TC2030-USB PCB Pinout: 1 VBUS 2 NC 3 D- 4 D+ 5 GND 6 NC // Solder-free connection: Just press/snap in the TC2030-USB during test/program phase. Series & Compatible Products
- TC2030-USB-NL: “No Legs” version
- TC2050-PGUSB: 10-pin version for additional signals/JTAG
- TC2030-FTDI: With built-in FTDI USB-serial converter
Which cable fits your debugger? See our Tag-Connect cable guide.
| General Information | |
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Part Number (SKU) |
TC2030-USB
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Manufacturer |
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Weight |
0.1 kg
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| Other | |
EAN |
5055383665426
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Questions and Answers
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Is the TC2030-USB Suitable for High-reliability Production?
Tag-Connect makes no specific production claim for the TC2030-USB, but its cycle testing shows the spring pins last well over 100,000 operations; the cable itself usually wears first.
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How Can I Design My PCB for the Cable?
Use the standard TC2030 (legged) footprint from Tag-Connect's TC2030-IDC footprint drawing; there is no separate TC2030-USB footprint.
Tag-Connect supplies footprint libraries for Altium, Mentor Graphics PADS and EAGLE.
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Are There FTDI/serial Convertor Versions?
Yes. See the TC2030-FTDI series for integrated FTDI USB-serial capability.
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Are There Alternative Pin Counts or Protocols?
Yes. The Tag-Connect family spans several pin counts and protocols for microcontrollers and FPGAs.
Need Tag-Connect option 10-pin TC2050 series JTAG Xilinx and Lattice JTAG cables SWD TC2030-CTX UART TC2030-FTDI series -
Will This Fit in a Test Jig?
Yes, it can be used in a test jig. The legs hold the plug in the footprint holes, and Tag-Connect also offers custom fixtures for volume testing.
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What Devices Can the TC2030-USB Cable Interface With?
Any PCB with the TC2030 6-pin footprint wired to the USB pinout can connect for USB data and power.
Pin Signal 1 VBUS 2 Not connected 3 D- 4 D+ 5 GND 6 Not connected -
Does the Cable Require Soldering or a Mating Socket?
No, the Plug-of-Nails™ “With Legs” system presses in and grips PCB holes securely, with zero soldering.
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Can I Use the Cable for Both Programming and Data Transfer?
It carries the four USB 2.0 signals (VBUS, D+, D-, GND) to the board, so it can be used for USB bootloader programming, USB data or bus power.
Not a serial cable. For a TTL serial console use the TC2030-FTDI cables. Programming over this cable needs a USB bootloader on the target. -
What’s the Difference vs TC2030-USB-NL?
The “NL” (No Legs) variant omits the retention legs and is held by hand or a clip.
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