TYPE-C 6P board heightened

Type-C 6P Board, Heightened

The Type-C 6P board, heightened is a compact USB Type-C breakout board built around a 6-pin Type-C female connector with an extended, elevated body. The "heightened" design raises the mating interface above the standard profile, making the port more accessible in enclosures, panels, or stacked PCB assemblies.

Design and Construction

This board centers on a 6-pin USB Type-C receptacle mounted on a small PCB, but unlike standard low-profile versions, the connector features a taller housing or extended shell height. This extra height lifts the mating face further above the board surface, which is useful when the PCB sits deep inside a casing or when surrounding components would otherwise block access to the port.

The 6-pin Type-C connector carries only the essential pins — typically VBUS, GND, and CC (Configuration Channel) — making it a power-focused interface rather than a full data-capable port. It supports reversible insertion and can handle higher current charging than Micro USB, while keeping the connector and board footprint small.

A typical heightened 6P Type-C board includes:

• 6-pin Type-C female receptacle with heightened body — supports reversible plug orientation and improved access

• Exposed solder pads, through-holes, or screw terminals — for VBUS, GND, and CC connections

• CC resistors — often pre-installed 5.1 kΩ pull-down resistors to signal a sink device and request power from a Type-C source

• Compact PCB — small enough for embedded or DIY use, with the taller connector adding vertical clearance

• Mounting holes — optional, for securing the board in an enclosure

Key Characteristics

• Connector Type: USB Type-C, 6-pin female, heightened body

• Pinout: Typically VBUS, GND, CC1, CC2 (and sometimes additional power pins depending on layout)

• Function: Primarily power input/output; limited or no high-speed data support

• Reversible Insertion: Yes

• Height Above Board: Greater than standard low-profile versions, often ranging from 6 mm to 10 mm or more, depending on customization

• Rated Current: Commonly 3 A to 5 A, depending on PCB design and connector rating

• Rated Voltage: 5 V to 20 V (depending on the power delivery setup and CC configuration)

• Board Type: Breakout board, adapter board, or charging module

• Mounting: SMT or through-hole connector, with pads or headers for external wiring

• Materials: FR-4 PCB, copper alloy contacts with gold or tin plating, high-temperature LCP or PA9T housing

Applications

The heightened Type-C 6P board is widely used in DIY electronics, prototyping, power banks, small chargers, battery management systems, LED drivers, Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects, and embedded power supplies. It is especially useful when a project needs the convenience of a reversible, modern Type-C power input but does not require full USB data transfer or advanced Power Delivery features. The heightened design is particularly valuable in thick-cased devices, recessed panel openings, multi-layer PCB stacks, and industrial enclosures, where a standard-height connector cannot reliably reach the exterior port opening.