Questions tagged [usb-c]
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type C, a 24 pin connector system with a rotationally symmetrical connector. Consider using the "USB" tag in addition to this one.
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Options after breaking USB-C jack off of PCB
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Snapped the USB-C jack off of my Logitech MX Keys.
I have a background in computer engineering and some experience doing board-level repairs. I do have an SMD hotplate, multiple soldering ...
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FT230X using USB-C receptacle not working for data transfer
I have tried to add a USB-C connection to my PCBA solely for data transfer.
I have used a FT230XQ-R microchip (Datasheet) and followed their uploaded example for a USB-C receptacle. I have now ...
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Low Quiescent Current over USB Type-C [closed]
I'm working on a battery powered project which I'm currently planning on powering over USB Type-C for flexibility. The 5V/3A spec would satisfy my needs for the high end of power draw, however, I want ...
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ESP32, BQ25895 sharing usb data lines
Im building a portable device with a ESP32-S3 which will be interfaced with a SD card, and a BQ25895 charge controller. The ESP32 will connect to the computer as a mass storage device. The BQ25895 ...
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USB Type C PD Minimum Requirement
I have been wanting to veer away from older USB connectors and start using USB Type-C receptacles in future designs but the standard is quite confusing as a hobbyist.
Searching the internet I see that ...
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Are USB-C through hole shell stakes connected to GND or are they just there for fastening purposes only?
I am looking to use a USB-C 2.0 16 pin SMT connector on a PCB. I can't find any information on the manufacturers site on whether the through hole shield/shell stakes are connected to ground. Do these ...
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USB Type-C DFP Host Port implementation without Switch
I am currently designing a new board that has a four port USB 3.2 x1 Gen1 hub on it. I only need two ports and now thinkering how to best make use of the other two ports.
The idea was to make at least ...
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USB-C module configuration pins in parallel connection
I have received a lot of help from several members of this site. After trying to wire two charging ports on the same device and investigating the diode OR-ing configurations and the power mux ...
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Question about DC pin in USB C module. Is it possible to connect two USB C and Micro USB connectors in parallel to charge the same battery?
Good morning everyone,
I received help from several members of this page regarding my goal of adding a USB-C connector to a tablet that already has a micro USB connector for charging. After ...
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Device is not charging (how to test ic)?
I have this USB-C rechargable vacuum cleaner. But 2 months after I replaced the battery for a bigger one (from 1500 to 3000 mah 18650) it is not charging anymore, it used to charge with the latter ...
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Why USB-C plug doesn’t charge? [closed]
I have multiple USB-C 5V chargers of the same type that do not charge connected android devices. Devices detect charging if these are turned off, but when turned on, no charging icon of any visual ...
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Troubleshooting power issue in LilyGo T4-S3 ESP32
I put a custom expansion board onto the nice T4-S3 devices' 2x15 header. But displaced by 1 pin (2 pins off) and shorted something out. Need help on how to troubleshoot and id the destroyed components....
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What is the best way to adapt a larger connector when the insertion holes on the PCB do not match?
Good day, everyone. I have a Type-C connector on a device that is much larger than the micro USB connector I had previously. The insertion legs do not align with the holes on the PCB, and since it is ...
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Are the data pins necessary on a mini USB connector used only for charging a tablet? Is the ID pin used for OTG?
I have an older tablet, and I plan to replace the charging-only micro USB connector (which does not transmit data) with a USB-C connector. However, upon examining the pinout, I noticed that the two ...
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How do I implement a USB-C connector onto a pcb to power a 3.3v Raspberry Pi Pico?
I've been looking into how to create my own pcb with a USB-C connector which breaks out into pins (VCC, D+, D- and GND) to then connect this to a Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller but I have a few ...
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