# USB Security Token
## Description
This design implements a USB security token powered by an STM32 microcontroller. The device is engineered for compactness and efficient PCB integration while ensuring robust security features. Key elements of the design include:
- **Microcontroller Core:** A STM32F103T8U6 serves as the primary processing unit, handling USB communication and security protocols.
- **USB Interface:** A USB-A plug provides connectivity to the host. Dedicated net portals ensure proper routing of the VBUS, D+, D–, and ground signals.
- **Power Regulation:** A low-dropout regulator supplies a stable 3.3V operating voltage, ensuring low noise and proper current supply to the microcontroller and peripherals.
- **Signal Conditioning and EMI Filtering:** An EMI filter is used to maintain signal integrity and reduce interference while preserving the security token’s functionality.
- **Synchronous Elements:** A ceramic resonator is incorporated to provide a precise clock source for USB data transfer and microcontroller operations.
- **Additional Components:** Surface-mount resistors, capacitors, and LED indicators are deployed to ensure proper conditioning, decoupling, and status feedback. Their compact 0402 packages facilitate a highly integrated design.
- **Connectivity and Net Portals:** Custom net portals are used throughout the schematic to streamline connectivity and PCB layout, keeping the design modular and easy to modify.
This USB security token is designed with industry-standard components and robust connectivity to ensure secure, reliable operation in portable security applications.
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## Project Details
- **Owner:** jharwinbarrozo
- **Created:** 3/1/2022
- **Last Updated:** 4/20/2026
- **Visibility:** Public
- **Stars:** 29
- **Forks:** 42
- **Copies:** 34
## Key Components
### J1 — [USB-A Plug PCB](https://www.flux.ai/jharwinbarrozo/usb-a-plug-pcb~6lp.md)
- Part Type: USB A
- Manufacturer Part Number: USB-A PCB Plug
**Pins:**
- D- [pin 2]
- D+ [pin 3]
- GND [pin 4]
- VBUS [pin 1]
### J2 — [Connector-02x02-Counter-Clockwise](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/97f3d650-165e-4674-0e89-02bf56318ff2~qxu.md)
- Part Type: Connector
**Pins:**
- Pin_1
- Pin_2
- Pin_3
- Pin_4
### LED1 — [LED 0603 (1608 Metric)](https://www.flux.ai/jharwinbarrozo/led-0603-1608-metric~yk.md)
- Part Type: LED
**Pins:**
- A [pin 2]
- K [pin 1]
### U1 — [ME6206A33XG](https://www.flux.ai/jharwinbarrozo/me6206a33xg~6u0.md)
- Manufacturer Part Number: ME6206A33XG
- Manufacturer Name: MICRONE
- Part Type: Power Source
- Datasheet URL: https://datasheet.lcsc.com/lcsc/1811101520_MICRONE-Nanjing-Micro-One-Elec-ME6206A33XG_C161345.pdf
**Pins:**
- GND
- VI
- VO
### U2 — [NUF2221W1T2G](https://www.flux.ai/jharwinbarrozo/nuf2221w1t2g~68.md)
- Manufacturer Part Number: NUF2221W1T2G
- Part Type: EMI Filter
- Datasheet URL: https://www.onsemi.com/pdf/datasheet/nuf2221w1t2-d.pdf
- Manufacturer Name: onsemi
**Pins:**
- D1c
- D1i
- D2c
- D2i
- GND
- VDD
### U3 — [STM32F103T8U6](https://www.flux.ai/vasy_skral/stm32f103t8u6~e8m.md)
- Manufacturer Name: STMicroelectronics
- Datasheet URL: https://media.digikey.com/pdf/Data%20Sheets/ST%20Microelectronics%20PDFS/STM32F103x8,B.pdf
- Manufacturer Part Number: STM32F103T8U6
- Part Type: Microcontroller
**Pins:**
- BOOT0 [pin 35]
- NRST [pin 4]
- PA0 [pin 7]
- PA1 [pin 8]
- PA10 [pin 22]
- PA11 [pin 23]
- PA12 [pin 24]
- PA13 [pin 25]
- PA14 [pin 28]
- PA15 [pin 29]
- PA2 [pin 9]
- PA3 [pin 10]
- PA4 [pin 11]
- PA5 [pin 12]
- PA6 [pin 13]
- PA7 [pin 14]
- PA8 [pin 20]
- PA9 [pin 21]
- PB0 [pin 15]
- PB1 [pin 16]
- PB2 [pin 17]
- PB3 [pin 30]
- PB4 [pin 31]
- PB5 [pin 32]
- PB6 [pin 33]
- PB7 [pin 34]
- PD0 [pin 2]
- PD1 [pin 3]
- VDD [pin 19]
- VDD [pin 27]
- VDD [pin 1]
- VDDA [pin 6]
- VSS [pin 37]
- VSS [pin 26]
- VSS [pin 18]
- VSS [pin 36]
- VSSA [pin 5]
### U4 — [HMX3033HNA](https://www.flux.ai/jharwinbarrozo/hmx3033hna~hxn.md)
- Datasheet URL: https://datasheet.lcsc.com/lcsc/2007221833_AnaSem-HMX3033HNA_C697750.pdf
- Manufacturer Name: Anasem
- Manufacturer Part Number: HMX3033HNA
- Part Type: Switch
**Pins:**
- VIN
- VOUT
- VSS
### Y1 — [CSTNE8M00G55A000R0](https://www.flux.ai/jharwinbarrozo/cstne8m00g55a000r0~ns.md)
- Datasheet URL: https://datasheet.lcsc.com/lcsc/2008251032_Murata-Electronics-CSTNE8M00G55A000R0_C341523.pdf
- Manufacturer Name: Murata Electronics
- Manufacturer Part Number: CSTNE8M00G55A000R0
- Frequency: 8MHz
**Pins:**
- GND
- OSC_IN
- OSC_OUT
*The full schematic, PCB layout, bill of materials, and interactive design are available at [https://www.flux.ai/jharwinbarrozo/usb-security-token~4y5](https://www.flux.ai/jharwinbarrozo/usb-security-token~4y5).*
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