5-Pin Magnetic Charging Cables for Custom Devices

Magtor offers standard five-contact magnetic cables and custom development for a device-specific interface. Current rating, contact count, salt spray resistance and other requirements can be reviewed for the project.

Assign the five contacts around your circuit. No universal five-contact pinout applies.

USB-A / USB-C / Bare Wire
90° / 180° Cable Outlet
Custom Cable Length
Custom Pin Map

Three five-contact magnetic charging cable configurations.

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5 Pin Magnetic Cable Options

Choose the cable arrangement to match the housing and internal routing constraints.

Complete five-contact USB-A magnetic cable with separate five-pad oval receptacle.

5 Pin Magnetic Cable Connector

Magnetic cable + device-side mating connector
Configurable for charging and signal
Suitable for docking stations
OEM interface integration

Five-contact USB-A magnetic cable with rear-entry head and original five-pad PCB receptacle.

5 Pin Magnetic Charging Cable 180°

Straight cable outlet
Direct backward routing
Requires open rear space
Simpler cable path design

Complete five-contact USB-A side-entry magnetic cable and its original five-pad PCB receptacle.

5 Pin Magnetic Charging Cable 90°

Side-entry routing
Reduced rear clearance required
Ideal for thin housings
Compact charging dock integration

Five-contact magnetic connector pair, exploded components and complete USB-A charging cable.

What Is a 5 Pin Magnetic Charging Cable?

Magnets guide automatic alignment while pogo pin contacts establish the electrical paths. Five contacts allow power to be combined with additional signals where the circuit requires them.

pogo pin contacts

The full system includes the magnetic head, cable conductors, termination such as USB, and the matching device-side connector.

Five identifies the number of available contacts. It does not define a standard wiring scheme; the device circuit determines each contact function.

How Should the 5 Pins Be Assigned?

The contacts can serve power, ground and additional signals or identification. Follow the device schematic and approved wiring drawing when defining the final map.

Charging + Detection Example

1 V+ (Power)
2 GND (Ground)
3 ID
4 Detection
5 Control / Reserved

Power + Signal Example

1 V+ (Power)
2 GND (Ground)
3 Signal 1
4 Signal 2
5 ID / Control

These layouts are examples. Use the customer schematic for the approved contact assignments.

Compatibility Checklist

Compare the cable with the device drawing before approving samples. Check:

Pin pitch & map
Connector geometry
Voltage / current
Electrical & magnetic polarity
Working compression
Mating direction

Send Your Pin Map

Five-contact magnetic cable engineering views retaining all original dimensions and annotations.

90° vs 180° 5 Pin Magnetic Cable

Select outlet direction from the clearance around the mating interface and the cable route permitted by the enclosure.

Item	90° Cable	180° Cable
Cable exit	Side	Straight
Rear clearance	Lower	More
Routing	Along housing	Direct backward
Typical layout	Thin enclosure / dock	Open rear space
Selection basis	Housing constraint	Straight cable path

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Five-contact magnetic cable heads and matching five-pad PCB receptacles with 180-degree USB-C and 90-degree USB-A termination.

Choose the Cable End for Your Device

The cable end can be specified to match the power source or internal assembly method.

A

USB-A

For common USB sources, adapters and consumer charging docks.

C

USB-C

For a USB-C power connection. USB PD and other fast-charging capabilities require the corresponding circuit and wiring.

Bare Wire / Terminal

For direct PCB connections, internal harnesses and custom dock assembly.

Custom Connector

Specify a mating connector for an existing harness or proprietary internal interface.

Also define cable length, AWG conductor size, outer diameter, jacket material and strain-relief geometry.

USB-A, USB-C and original terminal connector options, including a four-position header.

Custom 5 Pin Magnetic Charging Cable for Your Device

An OEM project may already have fixed housing dimensions, PCBA position, charging-port location, wall thickness and internal cable routing.

A standard cable can conflict with those choices through pitch mismatch, reversed magnetic polarity, cable interference or an unsuitable head. Magtor can adapt the following assembly details:

Connector dimensions
Pin map definition
Cable length & wire gauge
Cable OD
90° / 180° outlet
USB-A / USB-C / bare wire
Magnetic polarity & force
Custom overmolding

Original green magnetic connector adapter board with five gold tails and two mounting holes.

What Should You Confirm Before Ordering?

Provide these parameters to review the five-contact cable against the device interface.

Parameter	Why It Matters	What to Provide
Pin map & Pitch	Define contact alignment and the power, data or ID functions.	Circuit diagram / spacing
Voltage & Current	Select internal contact structure and conductor gauge.	Max V/A requirements
Polarity (Electrical & Magnetic)	Check electrical polarity and N/S orientation to address incorrect mating and short-circuit risk.	Device-side specification
Outlet Direction	Plan rear clearance and 90° or 180° routing.	Housing 2D/3D drawing
Cable Specs	Specify cable length, gauge, diameter and the USB-A, USB-C or bare-wire termination.	Length / AWG / End type
Mechanical Data	Review retention, compression and mating cycles for the required service life.	Confirm based on project requirements.

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Applications for 5 Pin Magnetic Charging Cables

A five-contact interface can be developed for the power and signal requirements of different OEM devices.

Black smart glasses on their original white charging stand with brown protective case.

Smart Wearables

Use case: a small housing needs charging and device detection. Structure: a low-profile five-contact head and flexible cable.

Wearable sensor and monitoring display; clinical application concept.

Medical Electronics

Use case: frequent connection, cleaning and external-cable replacement. Structure: a flat mating surface with specified magnetic retention.

Custom 5-Pin Magnetic Interfaces and Cable Options illustration.

Charging Docks

Use case: a fixed-position dock connects without visual alignment. Structure: bare-wire or terminal ends integrated inside the dock.

Handheld barcode scanner in a logistics setting.

Handheld Electronics

Use case: a handheld device needs power with signal or ID verification. Structure: a straight 180° cable with USB-A or USB-C ends.

Compact webcam mounted on a monitor in a pale interior; application concept.

IoT / Smart Devices

Use case: a compact smart-device enclosure needs a maintenance connection. Structure: a 90° side outlet to save internal space.

Industrial moulding and production equipment.

Industrial Equipment

Use case: industrial power and control signals need a defined route. Structure: project-specific conductor size and reinforced overmolding.

Original five-contact coiled and four-contact folded USB-A magnetic cable assemblies.

5 Pin vs 4 Pin Magnetic Charging Cable

Let the required circuit functions determine whether four or five contacts are appropriate.

Feature	5 Pin Cable	4 Pin Cable
Number of contacts	5	4
Typical charging function	Power + Ground	Power + Ground
Additional signal flexibility	Up to 3 extra contacts	Up to 2 extra contacts
ID / Detection	High flexibility for ID/Control	Limited flexibility
Connector size	Slightly wider (pitch dependent)	More compact

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Four contacts may be enough for power and a small number of signals. Five provide one more path for ID, detection or control. Review the related 4-Pin Magnetic Charging Cable options.

View 4 Pin Magnetic Charging Cables

How Are 5 Pin Magnetic Cable Assemblies Checked?

A working pilot sample must be followed by production consistency checks. Magtor compares the cable assembly with its approved drawing, including:

Cable continuity (Open/Short)
Correct wire sequence
Contact resistance
Spring & magnetic force
Dimensional inspection
Plating inspection
Mating-cycle testing
Salt spray (where required)

Production checks track contact sequence, magnetic polarity, cable length, outlet direction and head orientation.

Five-contact sample held for visual inspection.

Magtor Magnetic Cable Manufacturing

17+Years Established

~185Employees

12R&D Engineers

~12,000m² Facility

In-house production covers magnetic connectors and cable assemblies. Listed management systems are ISO9001, ISO14001 and QC080000; new-company certificate documents are pending.

About Magtor Contact Engineering Team

Manufacturing Capability

17 Years of Connector Manufacturing

From design to mass production,

Magtor develops reliable magnetic connection solutions,with precision engineering and manufacturing quality checks throughout the process.

Automated connector production stations.

Dedicated Connector Factory

A workforce of 185 includes 12 R&D staff at our 12000-square-meter factory. This professional team supports customers with technical and manufacturing services.

Production inspection equipment and operator bench.

Production Equipment and Technical Expertise

Our technical team works with advanced production equipment to maintain consistent connector output and performance.

Incoming dimensional inspection station.

Inspection and Testing

Connector checks include lifespan, film thickness, elastic resistance, RoHS compliance and CCD inspection, using advanced test equipment.

Manufacturing and tooling workflow illustration; schematic process overview.

Engineering Support Customers Can Rely On

More than a dozen technical engineers review connector proposals carefully against the requirements of each application.

Automatic turning equipment in a production workshop.

Automated Production

17 years of manufacturing experience support concept development through mass production, with technical guidance and prompt project responses.

Supporting More Than 500 Enterprises Worldwide

Management Systems and Certificate Documents

New company certificate document pending; preview card, not a certificate.

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

QC080000

Frequently Asked Questions

Review custom design, compatibility and specification questions for a five-contact cable.

What are the five pins used for on a magnetic charging cable?

V+ and GND commonly use two contacts. Up to three remaining contacts can carry data, device ID, detection or control, according to the device circuit.

How do I know if a 5 pin magnetic cable fits my device?

Match pitch, connector geometry, magnetic polarity, electrical contact map and voltage/current ratings to the device-side mating specification.

Should I use a 90° or 180° magnetic connector cable?

A 90° side outlet suits a thin housing or little space behind the port. Use a straight 180° arrangement when the rear is open and the cable should run directly backward.

Can a 5 pin magnetic cable use USB-C?

USB-C can be the termination. USB PD or fast charging still depends on the internal wiring and device requirements, rather than the connector alone.

Can the cable length and wire gauge be customized?

Length, AWG conductor size and outer diameter can be selected for the required power transfer and routing distance.

Can Magtor match a cable from a drawing or sample?

A 2D drawing or physical sample lets engineers evaluate dimensions, contact mapping and magnetic polarity and develop a matching custom cable.

What information is required before developing a custom 5 pin cable?

Provide the device drawing, head dimensions, contact map and pitch, voltage/current requirements, 90° or 180° outlet, cable length and USB or bare-wire ends.

Custom Solutions

Need a 5 Pin Magnetic Charging Cable for Your Device?

Share your requirements for a feasibility review and a custom sample plan. Prepare the following project details:

Device drawing
Pin map & pitch
Voltage / Current
90° or 180° outlet
Cable length
Application context

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