USB Type-C 16-Pin Receptacle (USB 2.0, 2-Leg Mid-Mount / Drop-In 073)

Upgrade your custom devices to the universal USB-C standard with this 16-pin USB Type-C receptacle (2MD / 073 variant). Designed specifically for modern power delivery and USB 2.0 data communication, this 16-pin connector provides full reversible plug convenience while omitting the complex, high-speed differential lines required for USB 3.0+. This streamlined pinout makes it significantly easier to route and solder on custom PCBs while maintaining 100% mechanical compatibility with all standard USB-C cables.

Featuring a 2MD (2 Mid-Mount Through-Hole Legs) chassis design, this receptacle drops partially into a PCB edge cutout, lowering the overall profile height above the board surface. The two through-hole mechanical tabs provide exceptional solder joint shear strength against accidental cable leverage and repeated insertions. Equipped with integrated $5.1\text{ k}\Omega$ CC pull-down resistor pads on the PCB layout, it easily negotiates 5V power from USB PD smart chargers and power banks, making it the premier port for custom mechanical keyboards, wireless IoT devices, battery charging circuits, and DIY gadget upgrades.

Key Features:

• 16-Pin USB 2.0 Design: Delivers power delivery and USB 2.0 data ($D+/D-$) with a simplified, easy-to-route PCB pad layout.

• Reversible Plug Convenience: Works seamlessly with all standard USB-C cables in either insertion orientation.

• 2MD Mid-Mount / Drop-In Profile: Recesses into a PCB cutout to achieve an ultra-slim enclosure footprint.

• High Mechanical Durability: 2 through-hole chassis legs anchor firmly to the PCB to absorb heavy cable strain.

Specifications:

• Component Type: USB Type-C Receptacle

• Pin Count: 16 Pins (USB 2.0 Data + Power / CC)

• Mounting Style: Hybrid (SMT Signal Pins + 2 Through-Hole Mid-Mount Mechanical Legs)

• Mounting Profile: Mid-Mount / Drop-In (073 PCB Cutout Variant)

• Standard Compatibility: USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) / USB Power Delivery (up to 3A/5A depending on board CC setup)