USB Connector

USB-C

USB-C is the modern reversible USB connector family used for data, charging, displays, docks, and many other devices.

Characteristics

Official connector name	USB Type-C
Reversible	Yes
Full-featured receptacle contact count	24
Reduced implementations	Yes; USB 2.0 Type-C and Power-Only Type-C use reduced contact implementations
USB 2.0 support	Yes
USB 3.x support	Yes, when implemented by the port, device, and cable
USB4 support	Yes; USB4 uses the USB Type-C connector
Typical connector role	Not fixed; Type-C supports configurable data and power roles
Typical devices	Phones, tablets, laptops, docks, displays, chargers, storage devices, and modern peripherals
Speed identification	The USB-C connector shape alone does not identify the supported USB data rate
Power capability	Supports scalable power and USB Power Delivery; actual power depends on the charger, device, cable, and implementation
Locking options	USB-IF separately standardizes single-screw and dual-screw locking Type-C plug configurations
Current status	Current USB connector platform for modern devices