Usb c connector schematic. Developed at roughly the same time as the usb 31 specification but distinct from it the usb type c specification 10 defines a new small reversible plug connector for usb devices. The type c plug connects to both hosts and devices replacing various type b and type a connectors and cables with a standard meant to be future proof similar to apple lightning and thunderbolt. I make usb cables usb a to mini or micro primarily but dont have any experience with usb c. It is now poised to become the universal port.
Usb type c pin configuration. Symmetry is broken typically by a seam in the outer metal mating surface the usb type c specification 10 was published by the usb implementers forum usb if and was finalized in august 2014. Section 20 usb type c cables section 30 cc pins section 40 vconn supply section 50 usb power delivery 20 section 60 alternate modes references this document is an introduction to usb type c and is not in tended to be a replacement to the official specification. I would like to create a cable that has a usb a 20 connector on one end and a usb c connector on the other mainly for connecting keyboards to cpus and charging devices.
Usb c formally known as usb type c is a 24 pin usb connector system which is distinguished by its almost two fold rotationally symmetrical connector. The board contains power delivery pd controllers billboard devices and alternate mode functionality. Usb type c reference design users guide the efm8 usb type c reference design is intended to aid the development of various usb type c applications and consists of a development board simplicity studio libraries and example code. Usb c connector is designed for replacing usb a and usb b connectors.
Unlike its usb predecessors its also flippableso you dont need to try three times to plug it in. As mentioned earlier usb c is a 24 pin connector and we will describe the each pin below. Most of them utilize usb cable. Usb c wiring diagram micro usb to usb c wiring diagram micro usb type c wiring diagram usb c cable wiring diagram there are lots of types of electronics on the market.
Usb type cs ease of use flexibility and adaptability comes at a cost for designers of products that will incorporate usb type c. While future usb phys and controllers will have full usb type c support and will be used to natively implement usb type c in new asic and soc designs consumers want usb type c now and will expect companies to immediately introduce products supporting it. The 24 pin double sided connector provides four power ground pairs two differential pairs for usb 20 data bus though only one pair is implemented in a usb c cable four pairs for superspeed data bus only two pairs are used in usb 31 mode two sideband use pins v conn 5 v power for active cables and a configuration pin for cable orientation detection and dedicated biphase mark code. The cable can be utilized to transfer data from one device to another.