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Small rectangular USB-C female socket board with solder pins and a black chip

Fervit

Fervit USB-C Female Socket Connector VL160 USB 3.1 DIP 5V 3A

SKU CH-J9N1-GEW9W

A USB 3.1 Type-C female connector with VL160 chipset replaces a USB 3.0 Type-A DIP socket and delivers up to 5V 3A power for DIY soldering projects

  • VL160 chipset enables USB 3.1 signal switching with integrated CC logic
  • Supports Device or Host roles with plug-orientation detection via SEL control
  • Replaces USB 3.0 Type-A DIP female for DIY board-level upgrades
  • Delivers up to 5V 3A power throughput using USB 2.0 Type-C source
  • Through-hole DIP package requires soldering for custom OEM integration

DIY USB-C connector kit

This Fervit component provides a USB Type-C female socket built around the VL160 chipset. It is intended for engineers and hobbyists who are designing or repairing custom hardware and need to replace a legacy USB 3.0 Type-A DIP footprint with a modern Type-C interface. The part arrives as a bare connector requiring soldering onto a printed circuit board.

Through-hole mounting with integrated mux

The connector uses a DIP through-hole package, so it mounts directly onto a PCB without surface-mount equipment. The onboard VL160 handles 2:4 differential channel multiplexing and Configuration Channel logic, automatically negotiating Device or Host roles and cable orientation. An internal power switch supplies Vconn at 5 V with over-current protection, simplifying the surrounding circuit design.

5 V 3 A power delivery capability

When paired with a compatible Type-C source and device, the assembly supports up to 5 V at 3 A for charging or peripheral power. The VL160 mux is rated for USB 3.1 signal performance, preserving high-speed data integrity through the multiplexer. No active cooling is required, and the component draws only the leakage current of the logic and protection circuits during normal operation.

Highlights

  • VL160 chipset enables USB 3.1 signal switching with integrated CC logic
  • Supports Device or Host roles with plug-orientation detection via SEL control
  • Replaces USB 3.0 Type-A DIP female for DIY board-level upgrades
  • Delivers up to 5V 3A power throughput using USB 2.0 Type-C source
  • Through-hole DIP package requires soldering for custom OEM integration

Specifications

BrandFervit

Questions about this item

What USB standard does the VL160 chipset support and what is the maximum data rate it can handle?

The VL160 chipset supports USB 3.1 and its mux switch signal performance is rated up to USB 3.1 speeds for the 2:4 differential channels.

What mounting style does this Type-C female socket use and what modification does it replace?

This connector uses a DIP through-hole mounting style and is designed to replace a USB 3.0 Type-A DIP female socket on a PCB.

How is the connector installed and what step must be performed by the user?

The connector must be soldered onto the PCB by the user as it is supplied for DIY OEM assembly and does not come pre-mounted.

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