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For the full machine-readable catalogue index, see [https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt). # Soft Power Switch with USB-C **Brand:** SparkFun **URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/sparkfun-soft-power-switch-usb-c — [Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/sparkfun-soft-power-switch-usb-c.md) ## Pricing - **Price:** $16.05 - **Stock:** Out of stock - **Local warehouse:** 0 units - **Supplier (SparkFun):** 0 units - **SKU:** SF-PRT-27081 ## Description This board adds a laptop-style power button to your project: a simple press turns the system on, and another press can turn it off cleanly when your microcontroller is involved. If things go wrong, pressing and holding the button for ~10 seconds forces a power-down.This USB-C version has two USB Type C connectors and supports USB data feed-through, making it useful for enclosed builds where you still want a neat external power button. It is a good fit for projects using an enclosed Thing Plus board or similar microcontroller setup.The design is based on a fully digital Texas Instruments circuit and includes a self-resetting 2A fuse for overcurrent protection, VIN and VOUT LEDs for visual feedback, and very low quiescent current draw. Connect the PUSH and OFF pins to your microcontroller to detect button presses and run a controlled shutdown sequence.Documentation provided by SparkFun includes a schematic, KiCad files, 3D model, board dimensions, hookup guide, component datasheets, an example sketch, and the hardware repository.Features:Software feedback and control: passive, hard on/off switching with MCU interaction.Press to power on: a simple press will turn the system on.Controlled shutdown: another press can, with MCU intervention, turn off the system.Hard override: pressing and holding the button for ~10 seconds will force a power-down.USB-C: this version has two USB-C connectors.USB data feed-through: supports USB data feed-through.Overcurrent protection: self-resetting 2A fuse.Visual feedback: input and output LEDs.Low standby draw: very low quiescent current draw to conserve battery power.MCU pins: PUSH and OFF pins for button monitoring and controlled shutdown.Timing customisation: wake-up and power-down times can be customised.Specifications:Input voltage: 5.5V maximum, 1.8V minimumTypical input: Typically 5V from USBMaximum current draw: 2A continuous, 4A peak (fuse protected)MOSFET: SIL2308 N&P-Channel MOSFETP-Channel on-resistance: 70mΩ (0.070 Ohm) typical P-Channel on-resistanceQuiescent current: <1µA @ 3.75V, with VIN LED disabledUSB Type C connectors: 2x USB Type C ConnectorsVIN: VINVOUT: VOUTUSB data feed-through: USB data feed-throughBuilt-in momentary push button: Built-in momentary push buttonHard override: push and hold the button for ~10 secondsBreakout PTH GND: GNDBreakout PTH VIN: VINBreakout PTH VOUT: VOUTBTN: if desired, connect an external button between BTN and GNDPUSH: open-drain output, requires pull-up, low indicates button is pushedOFF: drive high to turn the output offLEDs: VIN and VOUT (can be disabled if desired)Jumpers: JumpersInput power LED: Input power LEDOutput power LED: Output power LEDDimensions: 1.0in. x 1.0in. (25.4mm x 25.4mm)Weight: 3.25gUse it when you need a neat front-panel-style power button, USB-C pass-through, and microcontroller-aware shutdown control in a compact build. **Product Type:** Power Switch Module ## Images - [Image 1](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/BAh7BkkiC19yYWlscwY6BkVUewdJIglkYXRhBjsAVGkDCb0CSSIIcHVyBjsAVEkiDGJsb2JfaWQGOwBG--2b89cdfb1eb4226ee298593a1f000b5df935a8c9/27081-Soft-Power-Switch-USBC-Feature.jpg) - [Image 2](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/BAh7BkkiC19yYWlscwY6BkVUewdJIglkYXRhBjsAVGkDDL0CSSIIcHVyBjsAVEkiDGJsb2JfaWQGOwBG--fdf5c8607e825468f3620bfe79d506756a9044e4/27081-Soft-Power-Switch-USBC-Front.jpg) - [Image 3](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/BAh7BkkiC19yYWlscwY6BkVUewdJIglkYXRhBjsAVGkDDr0CSSIIcHVyBjsAVEkiDGJsb2JfaWQGOwBG--3bf8d5902f589f1009fae19e83f03e5ef3f9a2f3/27081-Soft-Power-Switch-USBC-Back.jpg) - [Image 4](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/BAh7BkkiC19yYWlscwY6BkVUewdJIglkYXRhBjsAVGkDEL0CSSIIcHVyBjsAVEkiDGJsb2JfaWQGOwBG--be256f8618ddcc4c7e20e9f89e012657d0dd6c6d/27081-Soft-Power-Switch-USBC-Scale.jpg) - [Image 5](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/BAh7BkkiC19yYWlscwY6BkVUewdJIglkYXRhBjsAVGkDEb0CSSIIcHVyBjsAVEkiDGJsb2JfaWQGOwBG--db82c651a96fa13bec08a688d8a81c76cb41a805/27081-Soft-Power-Switch-USBC-Gif.gif) --- ## Finding & Searching Products If a part listed here isn't quite what you need, you can search Little Bird Electronics' full catalogue: - **Search by keyword:** `GET https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.md?q={search_term}` — searches title, vendor, SKU, tags, and MPN - **Search via JSON:** `GET https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.json?q={search_term}` — structured JSON results - **Browse by collection:** `GET https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/collections/{handle}.json` — products in a specific collection - **Filter in-stock only:** `GET https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.md?q={term}&in_stock=1` - **Individual product detail:** `GET https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/{handle}.md` — full specs, pricing, stock levels, variants Search supports multi-word queries (AND logic). 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