USB-C Receptacle for USB 3.2 Gen 2 – 24 Contacts, 10,000 Cycles
The TE Connectivity 2129691-1 is a USB Type-C receptacle with 24 contacts, supporting USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) data rates. It is a horizontal, mid-mount design — the board-edge cutout allows the connector to sit flush with the PCB edge, common in compact devices where space behind the port is tight. Gold plating on the contacts and a stainless steel shell handle the rated 10,000 mating cycles, well above the 5,000-cycle baseline for consumer USB-C. The current rating is split across contact groups: 0.25 A on the sideband pins, 1.25 A on the signal pins, and 5 A on the power/ground pins — matching the USB-C power delivery profile up to 20 V.
Mounting and Termination – Mid-Mount SMD with Board Edge Cutout
This receptacle mounts using a board-edge cutout, surface-mount solder tails, and through-hole right-angle retention legs. The mid-mount feature means the connector body sits partially below the PCB surface, reducing the overall z-height above the board — useful in slim enclosures.