PCB Edge USB-C Connector Design Library for KiCAD and EasyEDA
By
walterbell
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
This GitHub repository provides PCB design files for creating USB-C connectors directly on printed circuit boards, eliminating the need for separate connector components. The library includes 10, 14, and 24-pin versions compatible with KiCAD and EasyEDA design software. The design requires specific PCB thickness (0.6mm or 0.8mm) and includes optimized features like dogbone cutouts for manufacturability while following USB specifications. The repository contains technical documentation, design files, and implementation details for engineers and PCB designers.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledUse your PCB itself as a USB C connector!
For this footprint to work, your PCB must be 0.6 or 0.8 mm thick.
This footprint is optimized to get the best of both worlds between following the spec and DFM.
Note: this is a female/port connector, you need to use a USB C cable with it.
The dogbone cutouts allow the right dimension
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