Wiring +5V to Micro USB

Question

I'm wiring 5V from a power supply directly to a micro USB cable. I'm only using the +5V and GND connectors, and leaving Data+ and Data-. While I only plan to use the cable for power, do I need to do anything with that D+ and D- cables, or can I leave them disconnected from both ends?

UPDATE I should clarify that the USB cable is connected to a Raspberry Pi, not a basic circuit.

The difference is that I'll be powering a Raspberry Pi, not just a basic circuit. — Melllvar, Jun 12 '15 at 05:48
In this context the Pi is like a basic circuit, in that it only wants power from the USB with no data requirement. — TomG, Jun 12 '15 at 11:54

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 12 '15 at 07:32

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You can leave them open.

Think about it this way - if nothing is plugged into the USB port they are essentially not connected to anything anyway.

answered Jun 12 '15 at 07:32

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