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Adafruit USB Type C Power Delivery Dummy - I2C or Switchable

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The Adafruit USB Type C Power Delivery Dummy (I2C or Switchable) lets you tap into USB-C Power Delivery to get 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V, 18V, or 20V from any compatible USB-C charger or wall adapter — no soldering required. Built around the HUSB238 PDL003A E-Marker variant, it can request up to 5A for a maximum of 100W over USB-C.

Select your desired voltage using the on-board DIP switches for instant, no-code operation, or use the STEMMA QT / Qwiic I2C port to dynamically query available voltages and switch between them programmatically. A screw terminal block provides easy power output to your project.

Key Features

  • DIP Switch Voltage Selection – Choose 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V, 18V, or 20V with no microcontroller required
  • I2C Control via STEMMA QT – Dynamically query and select PD voltages using I2C (DIP switch settings used at startup until I2C commands override)
  • Up to 100W – Supports up to 20V at 5A with the E-Marker variant chip
  • Screw Terminal Output – No-solder power connection to your project
  • Power Good LED – Green LED indicates terminal block output is active (can be disabled)
  • On/Off Switch Pads – Solder a switch between two pads to disconnect the internal pass FET
  • USB Data Pads – D+/D- available on solderable pads for data applications
  • No Soldering Required – DIP switches and terminal block for fully solderless setup

Ideal For

  • Powering robots, LED strips, displays, and motors from USB-C chargers
  • Converting battery or DC-powered devices to USB-C power
  • Projects needing more than 5V @ 2A — get up to 20V @ 5A
  • Dynamic voltage selection in I2C-controlled power systems

Package Contents

  • 1× Adafruit USB Type C Power Delivery Dummy - I2C or Switchable
Warning: Always unplug the USB PD cable before changing DIP switch settings to avoid accidentally selecting too high a voltage for your device. Verify that your downstream components can handle the selected voltage.
Note: STEMMA QT / Qwiic cable not included. The actual voltage and current available depends on what your USB-C power source supports.

Resources

The Adafruit USB Type C Power Delivery Dummy - I2C or Switchable appears in the following collections:

SKU AF-5991