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Adafruit USB Type C Plug Breakout
· MPN: ADA5978
The Adafruit USB Type C Plug Breakout gives you easy access to the pins on a USB-C plug connector, making it simple to add a USB-C connection to your project...
The Adafruit USB Type C Plug Breakout gives you easy access to the pins on a USB-C plug connector, making it simple to add a USB-C connection to your projects. A 5.1K resistor on the CC1 pin signals the upstream host to provide 5V at up to 1.5A, so you get reliable power negotiation out of the box.
The semi-through-hole plug mounting provides reasonable mechanical stability for prototyping. For most use cases, simply connect VBUS to your 5V input, GND to ground, and D+/D- as expected — just like you would with an older Mini or Micro B connector.
Key Features
- USB Type-C Plug – Symmetric, reversible connector in a plug (male) form factor
- 5.1K CC Resistor – Pre-configured to request 5V at up to 1.5A from the host
- All Key Pins Broken Out – Access to VBUS, GND, D+, and D-
- USB 2.0 Compatible – Drop-in replacement for older Mini or Micro B plug connectors
- Semi-Through-Hole Mount – Reasonably stable mechanical connection for prototyping
Ideal For
- Adding a USB-C plug to custom cables or projects
- Replacing Mini or Micro B plugs with USB-C
- USB 2.0 data and power prototyping
- Learning about USB-C plug pinout and signalling
Package Contents
- 1× Adafruit USB Type C Plug Breakout
Resources
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- breakout
- A breakout is a small circuit board that makes a tiny or hard-to-solder component easier to connect to with standard pins. It matters because this OLED module can be wired into a microcontroller project without needing to solder directly to the display’s fine contacts.
- USB Type-C
- A reversible USB connector used for power and data on many modern devices. On this kit it indicates an alternate 5V power input, which may be useful for setup or charging without the solar panel.
- USB-C
- A modern reversible USB connector used for power and data connections. On this product it matters because it can connect directly to a computer as well as to a microcontroller project.
- VBUS
- A label often used for the main bus or supply voltage being measured or distributed on a board. Knowing what VBUS refers to helps you wire the monitor to the correct point in the circuit, especially for high-side measurements.
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