> 
> If you are making something with components bought from Maplin's or RS you need
> to be aware that the tolerances might be very low.


the one from PC World. (But without the "Belkin" sticker.)

I haven't seen *any* shop that will sell you USB plugs on their own - I 
suspect it would be hell to attempt to solder them...

> Many years ago when I worked
> for Motorola we had three levels of specifications. The highest one was Military
> spec which had the tightest tolerances then there was within spec, sold to the
> industry followed by functionally working which was sold to hobby shops like
> Maplin and RS. The latter could not be relied on in any critical circuits.

Yeah, probably...

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