The Molex 2171760001 is a USB Type-C receptacle from the 217176 series, designed for surface-mount assembly in a right-angle, horizontal orientation. It carries 24 contacts — 6 of which are used for power and signal, with 18 dummy pins for mechanical stability and to meet the USB-C specification for flip-ability and plug orientation. The gold-plated contacts and shielded shell ensure reliable signal integrity across repeated mate cycles. The IPX5 ingress protection rating means the mated connector can withstand low-pressure water jets from any direction — suited for industrial equipment, outdoor kiosks, or portable devices that face washdown or rain exposure.
Mating Cycle Life and Reconnect Duty
Rated for 10000 mating cycles, this USB-C receptacle far exceeds the typical 5000-cycle standard for consumer-grade connectors. That rating tells you the contact plating and shell design are meant for field-serviceable equipment or products that see daily plug-unplug duty — think test fixtures, medical carts, or public charging stations.