USB-C Receptacle for Board-Mount Power and Data
The Molex 2171820001 is a USB Type-C receptacle from the 217182 series, designed for vertical surface-mount or through-hole soldering onto a PCB.
What the 10,000 Mating Cycles Mean
The 10,000-cycle rating is the headline durability spec here. Most USB-C receptacles on the market are rated for 5,000 to 10,000 cycles; this one lands at the top of that range. That matters if the port sees frequent plug-unplug — think test equipment, public kiosk ports, or a device that gets docked daily.
5 A Current and USB 2.0 Signal Path
The USB 2.0 rating means the high-speed differential pair is present, but the SuperSpeed lanes are not routed. The 30 VAC/DC rating covers the PD voltage range.
The receptacle supports both surface-mount and through-hole mounting, with solder termination. The vertical orientation means the USB-C port exits the board perpendicular to the PCB plane — typical for edge-mounted or top-facing ports in enclosures. The steel and stainless shell provides the mechanical anchor; no separate board lock is listed, but the through-hole variant adds additional shear strength.