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Small bare circuit board with USB-C and USB-A ports, VL160 chip visible, DIY solder component

Fervit

Fervit USB-C to USB 3.0 Type-A adapter VL160 5Gbps DIY

SKU CH-6M3M-KYGGE

A DIY solder-on adapter converting a USB 3.0 Type-A port to USB-C with 5 Gbps data and 5 V 3 A power using a VL160 chipset

  • VL160 chipset enables USB 3.1 signal switching with CC logic
  • Up to 5Gbps data transfer compliant with USB 3.1 and 3.0 specs
  • Supports DC 5V 3A power delivery for connected Type-A peripherals
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 480Mbps and USB 1.1 1.5Mbps speeds
  • DIY DIP-type soldering required to replace Type-A female with Type-C female

DIY USB-C to USB 3.0 Adapter

This Fervit adapter uses a VL160 chipset to convert a USB Type-C female port into a USB 3.0 Type-A female interface. It supports 5 Gbps data transfer and delivers up to 5 V 3 A power. The component is compliant with USB 3.1, 3.0, 2.0 and 1.1 specifications. It is intended for DIY and OEM integration.

Suitable for custom board builders

Makers designing custom PCI-e cards, motherboard extensions or laptop peripherals can solder this DIP-type connector directly onto a PCB. The VL160 handles CC logic for host or device roles and includes over-current protection. Buyers who need a ready-to-use cable or a finished enclosure should look elsewhere.

VL160 chipset with 5 Gbps rating

The integrated VL160 mux switch manages differential channels and CC orientation detection for USB 3.1 signal performance up to 5 Gbps. It also provides Vconn 5 V supply switching with over-current protection. This single component determines the adapter's data speed and power delivery capability.

Highlights

  • VL160 chipset enables USB 3.1 signal switching with CC logic
  • Up to 5Gbps data transfer compliant with USB 3.1 and 3.0 specs
  • Supports DC 5V 3A power delivery for connected Type-A peripherals
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 480Mbps and USB 1.1 1.5Mbps speeds
  • DIY DIP-type soldering required to replace Type-A female with Type-C female

Specifications

BrandFervit

Questions about this item

Do I need to solder this Type-C female connector to a board before it will work with a USB 3.0 Type-A device?

Yes, the connector is a DIP-style part intended for DIY assembly and must be soldered into place before use.

Will the VL160 chipset negotiate roles correctly when I plug a legacy USB 2.0 peripheral into the Type-A port?

The chipset supports both UFP and DFP roles with automatic plug-orientation detection so it will negotiate correctly with older peripherals.

How can I confirm the adapter is delivering the rated 5 Gbps throughput after I finish soldering?

Connect a USB 3.0 flash drive and verify the link speed shows 5 Gbps in the operating system device manager.

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