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SparkFun USB-C Breakout
Add a USB-C connector to your project without wrestling with tiny SMD pads. This breakout board routes the USB-C connector's key pins to a standard 0.1" pitc...
Add a USB-C connector to your project without wrestling with tiny SMD pads. This breakout board routes the USB-C connector's key pins to a standard 0.1" pitch header, making it straightforward to integrate into breadboards and custom PCB designs.
Breaks out VBUS, GND, CC1, CC2, D+, and D− — covering power delivery signalling, data lines, and ground. The reversible USB-C connector means no more guessing which way the cable goes.
Key Features
- USB-C Connector – Reversible; no wrong way to plug in
- Pins Broken Out – VBUS, GND, CC1, CC2, D+, D−
- Header Pitch – 0.1" (2.54mm) — breadboard and standard header compatible
- Current – Nominal 1.5A; up to 3A depending on upstream power source
Ideal For
- Adding USB-C power input to custom projects without SMD soldering
- Prototyping USB-C data and power connections
- Projects requiring USB Power Delivery (PD) negotiation via CC pins
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.
- PCB
- A printed circuit board is a rigid board with copper tracks that connect electronic parts without loose wires. For this kit, the PCBs also form the airplane shape, so they are both the circuit base and part of the finished model.
- USB Power Delivery (PD)
- USB Power Delivery is a USB-C charging standard that lets a power supply and device negotiate higher voltages and power levels. If a board requires PD input, you need a compatible USB-C PD power adapter and cable, not just any USB-C charger.
- 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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SparkFun USB-C Breakout Schematic
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USB Type C General Datasheet
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USB Connector Datasheet
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Supplier page — sparkfun.com
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