Thanks to the simplified design of the connector itself, with only 6 pins instead of the standard 24, the cost of the connector is significantly reduced.

24-pin Type C (left) vs 6-pin power-only Type C (right) CUI Devices’ 60 W power-only USB Type C receptacles remove the 16 data transfer pins and 2 of the ground pins, leaving only 4 power pins and 2 ground pins. The Power-Only USB Type C Connectorīecause of the benefits listed above, CUI Devices has developed power-only USB Type C receptacles for designs where charging or power delivery is the sole function. Finally, USB Type C connectors are robust with a rating of 10,000 mating cycles, ensuring a long and useful life. The standard also ensures easy design integration and Type C has a much smaller footprint than many barrel connectors. From an OEM standpoint, these connectors, both power only and data+power, are easy to find with a very stable supply chain as the standardization guarantees a certain level of interoperability. The promised convenience of utilizing a single, off-the-shelf cable type for many different products is extremely enticing to an end-user. Many new phones and mobile devices are already shipping with USB Type C, plus there is an increasing likelihood that the EU will move to adopt the Type C connector as the charging standard for all devices in the future. USB connectors have become ubiquitous and the transition to Type C is quickly gaining momentum. The largest benefit of using USB as a method of power delivery is standardization. Now with up to 240 W of power capability, USB Type C is a viable option for many applications needing significant quantities of power and can replace a standard dc power connector even when data transfer is not required. Progression of USB power levels USB Type C Benefits for Power ApplicationsĪ standard USB Type C connector houses 16 data transfer pins, 4 power pins, and 4 ground pins for a total of 24 pins.

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