Q20026619
Sign in to savethumb|USB‑C plug thumb|USB‑C (USB 5Gbps) receptacle on a laptop with the legacy trident port logo
Key facts
- Connector.name
- USB Type‑C connector
- Connector.type
- Digital audio/video/data/power – connector
- Connector.image
- frameless
- Connector.caption
- Illustrations of the Full-Featured Type‑C connectors (receptacle left, plug right)
- Connector.designer
- USB Implementers Forum
- Connector.design_date
- 11 August 2014 (published)
- Connector.production_date
- 12 August 2014–present
- Connector.superseded
- All earlier USB connectors (Type‑A, ‑B, and ‑AB, and their different sizes: Standard, Mini, and Micro)DisplayPortMini DisplayPortLightning
- Connector.num_pins
- 24
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42 sectionsContents
- Ease of use
- Overview
- Name
- Connectors
- Cables
- Power delivery
- E-Marker
- Hosts and peripheral devices
- Non-USB modes
- Liquid Corrosion Mitigation Mode
- Debug Accessory Mode
- Alternate modes
- Analog Audio Adapter Accessory Mode (deprecated)
- Specifications
- USB Type‑C cable and connector specifications
- Receptacles
- Plugs
- Cables
- Related USB-IF specifications
- Alternate Mode partner specifications
- USB‑C receptacle pin usage in different modes
- USB 2.0/1.1
- USB Power Delivery
- USB 3.2
- Alternate Modes
- Debug Accessory Mode
- Audio Adapter Accessory Mode
- Software support
- Hardware support
- USB‑C devices
- Video output
- Compatibility issues
- Power issues with cables
- Compatibility with audio adapters
- Compatibility with other fast-charging technology
- Regulations for compatibility
- Security
- Authentication
- Vulnerabilities
- See also
- References
- External links
thumb|USB‑C plug thumb|USB‑C (USB 5Gbps) receptacle on a laptop with the legacy trident port logo
USB‑C, or USB Type‑C, is a 24-pin reversible connector (not a protocol) that supersedes all previous USB connectors, which were designated legacy in 2014. This connector also supersedes Mini DisplayPort and Lightning connectors. USB-C is used for multiple purposes: exchanging data with peripheral devices, such as external drives, mobile phones, keyboards, track-pads, and mice, or between hosts; transferring A/V-data to displays and speakers; or powering peripheral devices and getting powered by power adapters, either through directly wired connectors or indirectly via hubs and docking stations. This connector type can be used for other data transfer protocols besides USB, such as Thunderbolt, PCIe, DisplayPort, and HDMI. It is considered extensible, allowing the support of future protocols.