TYPE-C 16P board with a length of 6.5

Type-C 16P Board with a Length of 6.5

The Type-C 16P board with a length of 6.5 is a compact USB Type-C breakout board built around a 16-pin Type-C female receptacle with a 6.5 mm shell length. It provides a convenient, space-saving solution for adding USB Type-C connectivity to a wide range of electronic projects and devices.

Design and Construction

This board centers on a 16-pin USB Type-C female connector mounted on a small PCB. The "6.5" refers to the 6.5 mm shell length, a short-body specification that minimizes the connector's footprint on the board and reduces the overall depth required inside an enclosure. This makes it especially suitable for slim or compact designs where space is at a premium.

The 16-pin Type-C configuration carries essential power and data pins, including VBUS, GND, CC, and USB 2.0 data lines (D+ and D-). It supports reversible insertion, allowing the plug to be inserted in either orientation, and can handle higher current charging than Micro USB. While it does not support full USB 3.2 high-speed data transfer, the 16-pin layout provides reliable USB 2.0 data communication and power delivery.

The board is typically designed for easy integration and may include:

• 16-pin Type-C female receptacle with 6.5 mm shell length — compact and reversible

• Exposed solder pads, through-holes, or pin headers — for VBUS, GND, CC, D+, and D- connections

• CC resistors — often pre-installed 5.1 kΩ pull-down resistors for sink device configuration

• Compact PCB — small footprint suitable for embedded and DIY applications

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

Key Characteristics

• Connector Type: USB Type-C, 16-pin female receptacle

• Shell Length: 6.5 mm

• Function: Power input/output and USB 2.0 data transfer

• Reversible Insertion: Yes

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

• Rated Voltage: 5 V to 20 V, depending on power delivery 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 Type-C 16P board with a 6.5 mm shell length 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. Its short 6.5 mm body is particularly advantageous in ultra-slim devices, compact enclosures, and space-constrained PCB layouts, where every millimeter counts. It offers the convenience of a modern, reversible Type-C interface with essential power and USB 2.0 data capability, without the size and complexity of a full 24-pin Type-C solution.