What metals are used for usb connectors

[Guest]

Hello,
Can anyone tell me what the normal conductive coating is on the USB plug connector. I know there are gold plated connectors but what is the normal coating?

 

[Guest]

Hello,
Can anyone tell me what the normal conductive coating is on the USB plug connector. I know there are gold plated connectors but what is the normal coating?

 

[PhilFrisbie]

Nickel or plain copper.

 

[PhilFrisbie]

Answered on the identical thread.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

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■ What metals are used for usb connectors

 

[PhilFrisbie]

I've never seen two threads merged before. . .