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USBCing All the Things

Handy PCB to modify equipment to use of USB-C instead of a bunch of random power adaptors.

 

 

 

(Note voltage markings on PCB silkscreen legend above are wrong) 

Multiple holes are provided for various connection options - using ~0.8mm tinned copper wire from both sides to go into the slots
for the powerjack connector is usually strong enough to not need any additional support. Some epoxy can be used if more
support is needed. Long 0.1" pin header pins can also be used for strength.

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usbc_5up_gerber.zip 

Gerber files for 5-up panel ( only 1 copy, with 5-up outline)
Fab notes :
Plated slots in plated_slots layer.
Recommend 0.8m thickness (for USBC socket pins)
"Panel by customer", 5 cols x 1 row ( necessary for assembly)
usbc_1up_gerber.zip

Single image with breakout
usbcbom.csv
usbcpp.csv 
BOM and pick/place file for JLCPCB
If parts out of stock , select alternates based on:
U1 : WCH CH224K SOP-10
U2 : XCH HT33 regulator. JLC part C19712023 SOT-23 3.3v out, Vin max 30V pin1 gnd, pin 3 vin, pin 2 vout
J1 : USBC 6 pin type with power-only pins LCSC C29780875 Samzo UKDBBTAAA
 
JLCPCB quote 15 Jul 2025 for 5x 5-up panels, 0.8mm, $94 + shipping
usbc.pcb  PCAD2006 binary PCB file  ( 1-up with 5-up outline - needs step/repeat)
usbc_ascii.pcb  PCAD2006 ASCII PCB file ( should import in to Altium )
usbc_odb.zip  ODB++ PCB file 
usbcdxf.zip  DXF all layers ( quality may be poor due to bad  DXF export in PCAD2006)
   
   
   
 

USBC "trigger" /PD Sink chips

     
WCH CH224
Various versions, some with I2C comms.  DFN10,SSOP10,QFN20,SOT23-6. Voltage config by links or resistor
5,9,12,15,20,28V.
 
Hynetek HUSB238  Can switch external load. SOT-33 or DFN10.
 5,9,12,15,18,20V.  Can indicate current draw to PSU via resistor. I2C option
 
Injoinic IP2721  TSSOP16,  Two different versions 5,15,20v and 5,9,12V. can switch exernal load.  
Diodes AP33772S  QFN24, I2C , load switching. 5,9,12,15,20,28V via resistor, overcurrent protection  
     

Examples :

 

 

 

Brother label printer 12V ( note centre negative )  
Applent LCR meter ( 9V)