{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"2171780001","brand":"Molex","brandSlug":"molex","productSlug":"2171780001","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/molex/2171780001","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/2171780001","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Molex 217178 series USB Type-C receptacle, USB 2.0, 24 positions (6+18 dummy), 3A, 30VAC/DC, shielded, SMT, gold-plated contacts, vertical mounting.","salesMarkdown":"## USB-C Receptacle with 10000-Cycle Durability It carries 24 contacts arranged as 6 signal/power plus 18 dummy positions — the standard USB-C pinout for a full-featured receptacle. The shell is shielded with steel and stainless material, and the contact finish is gold. The 10000 mating cycle rating is the standout here — that's ten times the typical USB-C endurance. This receptacle is built for high-cycle applications like test fixtures, public kiosks, or industrial handhelds where a standard 5000-cycle USB-C would wear out inside a year. Mounting is surface-mount for the signal pins, with through-hole anchor points on the shell for mechanical retention. The vertical orientation means the cable plugs in perpendicular to the board — standard for edge-mounted or mid-board USB ports. The SMT pads are on Tape & Reel for pick-and-place; Cut Tape is also available for prototype runs. ## USB 2.0 vs USB 3.x — What This Connector Handles This receptacle is rated USB 2.0, which means the high-speed differential pair is present but the SuperSpeed (SS) lanes are not wired through. The 24-contact USB-C footprint is there, but the internal routing is for USB 2.0 signaling only. If your design requires USB 3.0 data rates (5 Gbps) or USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), you need a USB 3.x rated receptacle — the 2171780001 will physically mate but won't pass the higher-speed signals. The steel and stainless shell provides EMI shielding for the data lines.","metaTitle":"Molex 2171780001 USB-C Receptacle, USB 2.0, 24 Pos SMD","metaDescription":"Molex 2171780001 USB Type-C receptacle, USB 2.0, 24 contacts (6+18 dummy), 3A, 30V, shielded, SMT, 10000 mating cycles. Active production, sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"217178","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["USB, Type-C & HDMI Connectors","USB / HDMI Cable Assemblies"],"specifications":{"Gender":"Receptacle","Series":"217178","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)","Shielding":"Shielded","Termination":"Solder","Mating Cycles":"10000","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount, Through Hole","Connector Type":"USB-C (USB TYPE-C)","Contact Finish":"Gold","Product Status":"Active","Specifications":"USB 2.0","Number of Ports":"1","Voltage - Rated":"30VAC/DC","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Mounting Feature":"Vertical","Number of Contacts":"24 (6+18 Dummy)","Base Product Number":"217178","Current Rating (Amps)":"3A","Operating Temperature":"-40°C ~ 85°C","Shell/Shielding Material":"Steel, Stainless","Material Flammability Rating":"UL94 V-0"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.89","stockQuantity":28,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$0.89000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$0.73800","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$0.61510","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$0.61508","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$0.49207","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1500,"price":"$0.46132","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2500,"price":"$0.44594","currency":"USD"},{"qty":5000,"price":"$0.43056","currency":"USD"},{"qty":12500,"price":"$0.39981","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/7d072825ddb0db059bda34b3ffe10162.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy 2171780001?","answer":"Submit a request for current pricing and availability — confirmed at quote time."},{"question":"Is 2171780001 compatible with USB 3.0?","answer":"No. This receptacle is rated USB 2.0 only. It will physically accept a USB 3.0 plug, but the SuperSpeed signal pairs are not routed through — data transfer will fall back to USB 2.0 speeds."},{"question":"What is the mounting type for 2171780001?","answer":"The 2171780001 uses surface-mount termination for the signal contacts with through-hole anchor points on the shield for mechanical retention. Mounting orientation is vertical."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"isd-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/molex/2171780001","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/llms.txt","source":"IC Source Direct","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"IC Source Direct\" and link https://icsourcedirect.com/molex/2171780001 when reusing this data. 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