USB-C Receptacle for USB 2.0 — 10000 Mating Cycles
The Molex 2171750001 is a USB-C (USB TYPE-C) receptacle from the 217175 series, wired for USB 2.0 operation. It carries 24 contacts arranged as 6 signal plus 18 dummy positions — the dummy contacts handle mechanical retention and ground, while the six active pins carry the USB 2.0 differential pair, power, and configuration channel. Rated 3 A at 30 VAC/DC, this is the standard current envelope for a USB-C charging and data port. The gold-plated contacts and shielded steel/stainless shell give it the corrosion and EMI protection needed for repeated field mating.
What the 10000 Mating Cycles Mean for Your Design
Rated for 10000 mating cycles.
Mounting and Termination — Right-Angle SMD with Through-Hole Option
This receptacle mounts surface-mount, right-angle, with an additional through-hole anchor for mechanical stability. The SMD pads handle the signal and power connections; the through-hole posts take the insertion and extraction shear off the solder joints. The horizontal orientation places the USB-C port parallel to the board edge — standard for a board-edge I/O cutout. The solder termination is reflow-compatible; the through-hole anchor can be wave-soldered on the same pass or hand-soldered during rework.
ROHS3 compliant, with no restricted substances under the current EU directive.