Hirose GT17H Standard to USB 2.0 Type A Male Cable

When an infotainment module has a Hirose GT17H Standard port, PCM-ZC-0234 connects it to the USB Type A receptacle on a bench computer or test controller. The module end has four contacts in one row and a latch marked PUSH. At the host end, a molded USB 2.0 Type A male plug gives the operator a familiar connection point.

The 2m shielded cable carries USB data, power and ground through a documented pin map. It can be used to check whether a compatible module is recognized by the host or to test USB communication with the module installed in a fixture. The module must support USB device operation and match the wiring shown below.

Product Specifications

Connecting a GT17H Module to a USB Host

Keep the Module Connected Between Test Runs

Once the Hirose connector is latched into the module, operators can connect or disconnect the USB Type A plug at the host without reaching into the fixture. This is useful when the module sits behind a bracket or when a test setup moves between a development computer and a validation station. The molded USB grip gives operators a place to hold the plug during removal, and the strain relief supports the cable where it leaves the plug. Leave enough room around the host receptacle to grasp the plug with neighboring ports occupied.

Match the Light Gray Insert to the Equipment Port

The module end uses the light gray GT17H-4S-2C insert inside the dark gray GT17HS-4S-HU housing. The insert determines the Standard mating profile. If the module documentation lists only the housing or describes the port simply as a four position Hirose connector, compare the mating face and equipment part number before ordering. This is especially useful on benches that also handle the brown GT17H A Key variant. The two part numbers let buyers specify both the outer housing and the intended key. www.hirose.com

Trace USB Power and Data Before Powering the Module

The USB plug assigns VCC to pin 1, D− to pin 2, D+ to pin 3 and GND to pin 4. Each signal reaches the same numbered contact on the Hirose end. Use that map when reviewing a new module revision or troubleshooting a unit that the host fails to recognize. The cable uses a 26AWG data pair and separate 24AWG conductors for power and ground. The metal shells have their own continuity path, so a fixture can check that connection separately from USB ground on pin 4.

Route the Lead With the Fixture Closed

The 2m span is measured between the reference points on the drawing and has a tolerance of ±0.03m. When the host and module are on different sides of the bench, measure the route along the fixture and through any guides. At the module end, allow space behind the 20mm sleeve and above the PUSH tab. Check both clearances with the cover or bracket in its final position. If the module tray slides out, verify that the cable can follow the tray through its travel without pulling on the USB plug or the Hirose connector.

Automotive USB Test Applications

Product Drawing

Product FAQ

Can I connect this cable directly to a computer ?
Yes. The USB Type A male plug fits a Type A host receptacle. The module at the other end must support USB device operation and use the pin assignment shown above.

Which GT17H port mates with the module end ?
Use a port that mates with the single row Hirose GT17H Standard profile. The light gray insert is GT17H-4S-2C, and the dark gray outer housing is GT17HS-4S-HU. www.hirose.com

Does the cable carry USB power as well as data ?
Yes. Pin 1 carries VCC and pin 4 carries GND. Pins 2 and 3 carry USB data. Available current depends on the host port and the connected module.

Does 480MHz specify the USB data rate ?
480MHz is the frequency value listed on the assembly drawing. Confirm the supported USB data rate with the intended host and module connected.

What information should I provide when requesting a sample ?

Send PCM drawing number PCM-ZC-0234 and estimated quantity. For a different length, include the target dimension and the two measurement points.