With this USB breakout you will finally be able to incorporate a USB-C connector into your projects without needing to solder each tiny SMD pad. The SparkFun USB-C Breakout supplies up to three times the power as previous USB iterations and also solves the universally frustrating dilemma of plugging a USB cable in correctly because it’s reversible!
This board breaks out the USB-C connector’s VBUS, GND, CC1, CC2, D+, and D- pins intro a 0.1″ pitch header while providing up to a nominal 1.5A of power and up to 3A depending on the upstream device.
Pin Configuration:
A USB Type-C connector generally has 24 pins, but a 16-pin configuration focuses on essential functionalities. Here’s a breakdown of typical pin assignments:
- Power (VCC): Pins 1 and 4: Typically provide +5V, supporting USB Power Delivery (PD) for charging and powering devices.
- Ground (GND): Pins 2 and 5: Common ground connections, critical for completing the circuit.
- USB 2.0 Data Lines: Pins 6 (D+) and 7 (D-): Used for USB 2.0 data communication, providing backward compatibility with older USB devices.
- SuperSpeed Data Lines: Pins 8 (TX1+), 9 (TX1-), 10 (RX1+), and 11 (RX1-): These pins are used for high-speed data transfer (USB 3.x), allowing for data rates up to 10 Gbps.
- Configuration Channel (CC): Pins 12 (CC1) and 13 (CC2): Used for cable orientation detection, power negotiation, and establishing USB Power Delivery protocols.
- Sideband Use (SBU): Pins 14 (SBU1) and 15 (SBU2): These are used for alternate modes (such as audio or video) and can also serve other functions in specific applications.
- Additional Data Lines (optional): Pins 16 (TX2+, TX2-, RX2+, RX2-): These can be included in some configurations for additional SuperSpeed data lanes, enhancing data transfer capabilities.
Features:
- Easy USB-C integration: Allows incorporating a USB-C connector into projects without needing to solder small SMD pads.
- Higher power output: Provides up to three times the power of previous USB versions.
- Reversible connector: Solves the issue of plugging the USB cable in incorrectly.
- Pin breakout: Breaks out the key pins of the USB-C connector (VBUS, GND, CC1, CC2, D+, and D-) into a 0.1″ pitch header for easy access.
Package Includes:
1 x SmartElex USB-C Breakout – Horizontal Module
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