Q20026619

Also known as USB-C connector, Thunderbolt 3 connector, Thunderbolt 4 connector, Thunderbolt 5 connector, USB4 connector, Thunderbolt connector, USB Type-C connector, USB Type C connector

thumb|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superseded: All earlier USB connectors (Type‑A, ‑B, and ‑AB, and their different sizes: Standard, Mini, and Micro)DisplayPortMini DisplayPortLightning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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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

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.

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