USB-C Receptacle for USB 2.0 Applications
The Molex 2137160001 is a USB Type-C receptacle from the 213716 series, designed for USB 2.0 applications. It carries 24 contacts, arranged as 16 signal and power pins plus 8 dummy pins for mechanical stability and ground reference, matching the standard USB-C pinout for USB 2.0 operation. The gold-plated contacts resist corrosion and maintain low contact resistance across those cycles. The current rating is split across three rails: 0.5 A, 1.25 A, and 5 A, reflecting the USB-C specification's multi-role power delivery. The 5 A rail handles the VBUS line for charging, while the lower rails serve the configuration channel and sideband signals. The 30 VDC voltage rating covers standard USB power delivery profiles.
The through-hole right-angle mounting provides a robust solder joint that resists shear forces from cable insertion and removal. The steel and stainless steel shell provides EMI shielding, which is critical for maintaining signal integrity in USB 2.0 data lines at 480 Mbps.