Board-Edge USB-C for Thin Enclosures
The Molex 2169900001 is a USB Type-C receptacle from the 216990 series, designed for board-edge mounting in compact consumer and industrial gear. It carries 24 contacts — 16 active signal and power pins plus 8 dummy contacts that handle the overmold and keying for the reversible plug — and is specified for USB 2.0 data rates.
Multi-Rail Current Rating — Not a Single Per-Pin Figure
The current rating splits across pin groups: the power delivery (VBUS/GND) contacts are rated 5A, the sideband and configuration pins carry 1.25A, and the high-speed signal pins are rated 0.25A. That means you cannot treat this as a uniform 24-pin connector — the 5A pins handle the main power rail, while the signal pins are sized for low-current data lines. The 30VAC/DC voltage rating covers both power and signal circuits.
10,000 Mating Cycles — Field-Service Grade
The gold contact finish on both signal and power pins resists fretting corrosion over those cycles. The shielded steel and stainless shell provides EMI containment for the USB 2.0 differential pair.
Active Production — No EOL Watch
The lifecycle status is Active.