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USB-C Breakout - Horizontal with Headers (BOB-16998)
· MPN: BOB-16998
Add a reversible USB-C connector to your project without hand-soldering the tiny SMD pads. This horizontal breakout makes it easier to bring USB-C power and ...
Add a reversible USB-C connector to your project without hand-soldering the tiny SMD pads. This horizontal breakout makes it easier to bring USB-C power and data connections onto a prototype or custom build.
The board breaks out the USB-C connector’s VBUS, GND, CC1, CC2, D+ and D- pins to 0.1" pitch headers, with headers included. It can provide up to a nominal 1.5A of power and up to 3A depending on the upstream device.
SparkFun documentation includes the schematic, Eagle files, USB Type-C general datasheet, USB connector datasheet and hardware repository files.
Specifications:
- Connector: USB Type-C
- Dimensions: 22.1mm x 14mm x 4.9mm (0.87in x 0.55in x 0.19in)
- Weight: 1.35g
Useful for makers who need a simple USB-C power or data breakout for prototyping, repairs, test fixtures or custom electronics projects.
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.
- Headers
- Rows of metal pins used to plug a module into a breadboard or connect it with jumper wires. Pre-soldered headers make the module easier to use straight away without needing to solder the pins yourself.
- 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.
USB-C Breakout Schematic
Schematic · 79.1 KB · Click any page to view full size
USB Type-C General Datasheet
Datasheet · 1.8 MB · Click any page to view full size
Supplier page — sparkfun.com
Supplier Description · 394.4 KB · Click any page to view full size
USB Connector Datasheet
Datasheet · 339.5 KB · Click any page to view full size
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