USB-C Receptacle for High-Speed Data and Power
The TE Connectivity 2295018-2 is a USB Type-C receptacle with 24 contacts, designed for USB 3.2 Gen 2 operation — that's the 10 Gbps SuperSpeed+ data rate, backward compatible through USB 3.1 Gen 2. The 24-contact count is the full USB-C complement: four SuperSpeed differential pairs, the sideband use (SBU), the configuration channel (CC), and the VBUS/GND power pins. Gold-plated contacts handle the signal integrity at those data rates without corrosion over the connector's life. This is a mid-mount reverse receptacle — the mating face sits flush with the PCB edge, and the contacts route back into the board. That orientation saves z-height in thin enclosures like tablets, docking stations, or panel-mount I/O. The mounting method combines board cutout, surface mount, and through-hole hold-downs for mechanical retention. Rated for 10,000 mating cycles — that's an order of magnitude above a standard USB-C port, which typically rates 1,000 to 5,000 cycles. The splash-proof ingress protection means it handles incidental moisture or condensation, though it's not rated for submersion.
Current Ratings by Pin Assignment
The 2295018-2 carries three current ratings: 0.25 A, 1.25 A, and 5 A. This reflects the USB-C pinout — the 0.25 A rating applies to the sideband and configuration pins (SBU, CC), the 1.25 A covers the SuperSpeed signal pairs, and the 5 A rating is for the VBUS power pins. The 30 V rated voltage covers the USB-C power delivery envelope up to 100 W (20 V at 5 A), though the connector itself is rated for 30 V maximum.
Comparison with 1-2295018-2
The 1-2295018-2 is the closest functional equivalent — same 24-contact USB-C receptacle, same USB 3.2 Gen 2 rating, same 10,000 mating cycles, same gold contact finish, same UL94 V-0 housing, and same mid-mount reverse orientation. The only difference is the ordering code: 2295018-2 vs 1-2295018-2. For a BOM line, either code sources the same physical part; check with your distributor which code their inventory tracks.