This blog is to make available the USB to Banana Plug adapter design in case anyone else wants to build one.
This adapter converts a standard 2 pin banana jack to a USB connector and a 0.1" pitch header. This allows bench power supplies to test USB devices with any voltage and current. It also allows USB cables to be tested for voltage drop.
Here is a picture showing this simple adapter:
Here is a quick video explaining the adapter:
The zip file of PCB manufacturing artwork I used to have these cards built is attached. It can be sent as is to a PCB fab shop.
I used banana plugs like this.
Incidentally, I have made other PCBs that can convert banana plug cables to USB:
Indicate in the comments if you plan to build a module like this or if you have any questions.
