P004 / USB / Connector reference
USB Type-C names the reversible connector, not a guaranteed data rate, charging wattage or video capability. [C004A]
The shape is the beginning of the answer, not the end.
Claim inspection dates: 2026-10-01, 2026-10-08, 2026-10-11, 2026-10-13, 2026-10-15, 2026-10-22 · Independent review pending
Three-quarter view Computer-generated illustration with prior AI visual review. Not a photograph, measurement or compatibility check. Independent technical and rights review pending.
Mating face Computer-generated illustration with prior AI visual review. Not a photograph, measurement or compatibility check. Independent technical and rights review pending.
Fitted in place Computer-generated illustration with prior AI visual review. Not a photograph, measurement or compatibility check. Independent technical and rights review pending.
Recognition drawing Original schematic, not to scale. Drawing review pending.
Look for the small rounded rectangle. A Type-C socket is an opening with an internal tongue; the plug face is a rounded shell. These diagrams are recognition aids, not mating tolerances.
Check which job the particular USB-C port performs.
| Nominal contacts | 24S003 · S188 · S189 · S190plug and receptacle interface; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. plug and receptacle interface |
|---|---|
| Positions / cavity span | 24 (Full receptacle A1-A12/B1-B12)S188 · S189 · S190Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. USB Type-C interface contact naming only; not a protocol, charging, video, cable-quality or manufacturing-tolerance guarantee |
| Populated contacts | Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations. |
| Connector role | plug; socket; socket (632723300011)S003 · S188 · S189 · S190 · S862Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. plug and receptacle interface Exact named example 632723300011: Type-C receptacle, horizontal THR/SMT. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. No pin-assignment changes proposed; part-specific pin length is not mating depth or universal Type-C geometry. |
| Contact rows | 2 (Two named receptacle contact banks A/B); 2 (Molex 1054500101)S188 · S189 · S190 · S972Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. A1-A12/B1-B12 banks in source-scoped engineering orientation, not an inferred PCB termination footprint. Exact Molex 1054500101, female right-angle USB-C receptacle; manufacturer mating-interface/row fields only, not a universal family value. Quantity context: Manufacturer Number of Rows property. |
|---|---|
| Contact pitch | 0.5 mm Manufacturer Pitch - Mating Interface; internal gap order and physical projection not further dimensioned (Molex 1054500101)S972Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Exact Molex 1054500101, female right-angle USB-C receptacle; manufacturer mating-interface/row fields only, not a universal family value. |
| Dimensions / axis | 1.9 mm pin length G (632723300011)S862Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 632723300011: Type-C receptacle, horizontal THR/SMT. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. No pin-assignment changes proposed; part-specific pin length is not mating depth or universal Type-C geometry. |
| Coupling / latch | Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations. |
| Keying / polarization | Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations. |
| View convention | Original schematic shows the receptacle mating face. Row A runs A1 to A12 left-to-right; row B is displayed B12 to B1 left-to-right so physical face orientation remains explicit.S003 · S188 · S189 · S190Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. Existing engineering orientation text; source/part/view remains controlling. |
| Contact gender / arrangement | Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations. |
| Mounting | horizontal THR/SMT (632723300011)S862Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 632723300011: Type-C receptacle, horizontal THR/SMT. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. No pin-assignment changes proposed; part-specific pin length is not mating depth or universal Type-C geometry. |
| Shell / form | Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations. |
| Manufacturer | Würth Elektronik (632723300011)S862Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 632723300011: Type-C receptacle, horizontal THR/SMT. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. No pin-assignment changes proposed; part-specific pin length is not mating depth or universal Type-C geometry. |
| Series | WR-COM USB 3.1 (632723300011)S862Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 632723300011: Type-C receptacle, horizontal THR/SMT. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. No pin-assignment changes proposed; part-specific pin length is not mating depth or universal Type-C geometry. |
| Exact part / implementation | 632723300011 (632723300011)S862Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 632723300011: Type-C receptacle, horizontal THR/SMT. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. No pin-assignment changes proposed; part-specific pin length is not mating depth or universal Type-C geometry. |
| Recorded markings | Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations. |
Keep this limit: A certified cable cannot add capabilities that the connected products lack. S643
Find the exact model’s port-function table, then record the requested data, charging or display outcome.
Existing source inspection and AI review remain distinct from independent technical review. A matching form does not establish a safe connection.
Visual reference / P004
Recognition, not measurement. Each drawing is fitted independently: equal boxes do not mean equal sizes. Contact detail is deliberately omitted.
Looking toward the plug opening; not the wire or solder side.
Qualitative recognition study interpreted from the pictured manufacturer example. Inner contacts, exact dimensions and hidden surfaces are omitted.
Looking into the device opening as pictured; not a rear or board view.
Simplified opening from the cited device-port illustration. Product bezel, contact count and internal construction are not generalized.
Two things to notice
This outline also appears on Thunderbolt and other USB-C ports. Shape alone cannot establish data, video or charging support.
Visual references checked 2026-10-09. These are source-scoped recognition studies, not approved mechanical drawings, pinouts or compatibility verdicts. Independent drawing review remains pending.
Original Port & Cable vector study. Third-party reference photographs are linked, not copied or bundled.
C2G / Legrand — USB connector guide
Manufacturer cable-end photographs: Type A, Type C, Mini-B 5-pin, Micro-B and USB 3.0 Micro-B. Identity and visible exterior of the pictured cable plugs only. Performance prose was not adopted.
Apple — Identify the ports on your Mac
USB-A; Thunderbolt / USB-C; HDMI; Mini DisplayPort port illustrations. Illustrated receptacle openings only. A common outline does not establish protocol or model support.
This inspection does not refresh any canonical claim, source-review date or publication approval.
Pins & wiring
Choose the exact wiring. Pin numbers follow its stated view; a schematic does not establish physical positions. Check your exact device before wiring.
Image inspection / P004
2 registered views for this reference. Different part examples are not automatically mates; all remain not to scale and independently unapproved.
(private workspace)P004 / Inherited recognition study
USB Type-C / previously depicted manufacturer example
Mating-face outline · Cable plug / cable end
Not to scale. Technical and rights review pending.
Inspect view & provenance (private workspace) (private workspace)P004 / Inherited recognition study
USB Type-C / previously depicted manufacturer example
Opening outline · Device receptacle
Not to scale. Technical and rights review pending.
Inspect view & provenance (private workspace)Bounded facts, visible unknowns
| Shape | Reversible rounded rectangle [C004A] |
|---|---|
| Video | Requires a supported video transport [C004A] |
| Data / power ceiling | Not determined by connector shape [C004A] |
| Exact-device role examples | Z 8 separates USB data and power; TS4 separates ordinary USB-C data/power from Thunderbolt/display paths. The 4K X and ATEM Mini Pro ISO have separately scoped USB host/interface roles. [C004B] [C004D] [C004E] [C004F] [C004G] [C004H] [C004I] [C004J] |
| Scoped reference | Shape, cable, port role and negotiated power are separate. [C004A] [C004K] [C004L] |
| Device and cable scope | USB-IF cable marking is not proof of display capability at a named host port. [C004M] [C004N] |
| Mechanical dimensions | No independently reviewed mechanical drawing in this release; do not use this page for fabrication. |
| Engineering pinout | Source-checked engineering profile available; independent review pending. Open engineering profile → |
| Verified device list | Not included. Check exact device and accessory documentation. |
This record is an identification starting point. It does not provide measured mating tolerances, electrical approval, or a list of verified device models. Use the original device and accessory documentation to resolve the remaining requirements.
The useful distinction
Nikon lists one Type-C data connector and one Type-C Power Delivery connector on the Z 8. [C004B]
Nikon directs computer picture transfer through the Z 8 USB data connector and states that the computer will not detect the camera through its USB Power Delivery connector. [C004D]
The Z 8 does not take operating power through its USB data connector. Power through its separate Power Delivery connector requires an inserted battery; menu setting and operating state distinguish operating power from battery charging, with EN-EL15c/b charging conditions documented separately. [C004E]
The TS4 manual separates three ordinary 10 Gb/s USB-C data ports: the front-left port is specified for up to 20 W, while the other two are specified for up to 7.5 W each. [C004F]
CalDigit distinguishes the TS4 Thunderbolt host connection from two downstream Thunderbolt connections; the support page rates host charging up to 98 W and each downstream Thunderbolt port up to 15 W. [C004G]
CalDigit describes the ordinary TS4 USB-C ports as data-only while separately specifying their power outputs; its monitor guidance uses the DisplayPort or suitable downstream Thunderbolt connections instead. [C004H]
Elgato 4K X uses one USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 host link for captured video. USB Gen 1 is documented with reduced available capture modes; codec, resolution, frame rate and software remain separate conditions. [C004I]
The ATEM Mini Pro ISO specification lists one USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 interface for external drive recording, webcam output, software control, updates and panel connection. [C004J]
USB-IF’s January 2026 cable guidance separates data performance from 60W/240W power markings. USB 2.0 Type-C cables can use power-only logos without a displayed data rate. [C004K]
USB-IF lists USB Type-C Cable and Connector Specification Release 2.5 with the date 8 April 2026. The listing alone establishes neither a product’s implementation nor its supported functions. [C004L]
USB-IF states that a certified cable does not improve or add the capabilities of connected USB products. Its USB-C to USB-C cable program requires power-capability marking, with separate data-rate marking requirements for all but USB 2.0 High-Speed cable categories. Cable markings cannot establish a port's video output. [C004M]
VESA says DisplayPort Alt Mode support on a USB-C port may be indicated by a nearby DisplayPort logo, but a connector logo is not guaranteed to appear. Verify the exact port's documented DP Alt Mode support rather than inferring video from USB-C shape or absence of a mark. [C004N]
Molex specifies 1054500101 as a USB-C receptacle, 24 loaded circuits and 2 row(s), with mating-interface pitch 0.50mm. [C004W]
CAPABILITY NOTES / SOURCE REVIEW 11 OCTOBER 2026
Published scope, conditions and what remains unknown. Figures are not measured end-to-end performance.
These are source-qualified distinctions. No complete device pairing, physical fit or operating result is certified here.
USB-IF’s January 2026 cable guidance separates data performance from 60W/240W power markings. USB 2.0 Type-C cables can use power-only logos without a displayed data rate.
USB-IF compliance-program markings; not independent authentication or video qualification.
USB-IF describes USB4 as a multi-protocol architecture whose common connection can carry different traffic types; capabilities depend on the connected products.
Architecture-level transport summary; application throughput and dock routing remain unspecified.
USB Power Delivery permits power flow independently of the data-host role and a supported system envelope up to 240W. A powered monitor can charge a laptop while receiving its video.
Negotiated power with suitable equipment and cable, not mandatory power from every port.
VESA states that an Alt Mode display receives no image when connected to a USB-C port that does not support DisplayPort over USB-C.
Native DisplayPort Alt Mode path only; USB graphics devices are a different technology.
Flagship atlas USB / CAPABILITY
A reversible USB-C shape is a physical identity. Before buying a cable or adapter, identify which of data, power, display and host/device functions the exact socket actually provides.
USB Type-C names the reversible connector; it is not a standalone speed, video or charging specification. Evidence: C004A
Nikon identifies separate data and USB Power Delivery ports on the Z 8. The computer-transfer path is its data port. Evidence: C004D
CalDigit documents data-oriented TS4 USB-C ports with different rated power outputs from its Thunderbolt ports. Evidence: C004F
CalDigit directs monitor setup to the DisplayPort or suitable downstream Thunderbolt ports, not simply any Type-C opening. Evidence: C004H
“It charges, therefore it supports video” reverses the evidence: power behavior does not establish a display transport or mode.
This is an original editorial decision study tied to existing source-checked claims. The following source inspections have not been renewed by this new page presentation, and none is independent engineering or model-by-model qualification.
Unresolved: Actual device fit, required physical tolerances, pinouts, negotiations, electrical safety and hardware interoperability still require the identified manufacturer's documentation and any necessary independent review.
Decision field guide 02 Independent lanes
Data, charging and display output depend on different declared port, cable and device capabilities. One supported lane does not certify the others.
Still unknown: No lane is established by the presence of a USB-C socket or a cable marked “full-featured.”
Read the video requirementExisting evidence: C004A · C054A source records S003 · S014 · S446. See each source record for its inspection date and scope; graphic interpretation remains pending independent technical and publication review.
Practical reference
Start with the answer. Follow the real distinction, then the source-scoped next check. All evidence dates and publication blockers remain unchanged.
V102Q01 Practical reference
Short answer Do not choose by connector shape. Nikon documents separate data and USB Power Delivery Type-C connectors on the Z 8; its computer-transfer instructions require the data connector.
| What you are checking | What the cited evidence establishes |
|---|---|
| USB data connector | Z 8 computer picture-transfer path |
| USB Power Delivery connector | The Z 8 is not detected by a computer through this connector |
| Another device with Type-C | Requires that exact device’s port-role documentation |
Still unresolved: These Nikon instructions cannot establish the role of a different camera, dock, or Type-C socket.
Existing evidence claims: C004A · C004B · C004D · C004E. These are editorial field answers over inherited source records, not newly approved specifications.
Neither the source inspection dates nor the evidence dataset has been refreshed. No physical tests, exact-device compatibility approval, pinout or fabrication geometry is implied.
Before you connect
Your next step
Use this reference
USB & display / Unconfirmed candidate
Find the exact host display-output support, converter direction and destination input requirements.
P004 reference · P011 reference · Inspect named view (private workspace)
Recognizing USB-C never fills a display-support answer.
USB & display / Unconfirmed candidate
Check the exact host, peripheral and cable documentation for the same requested data mode.
P004 reference · P001 reference · Inspect named view (private workspace)
The shape is not a speed declaration.
Candidate selection does not confirm the identity or capabilities of your physical item.
Common questions
Read the whole power profile
Keep fixed outputs, PPS bands, region and cable evidence separate.
Charging and power
Source ceilings, occupied ports, voltage-specific requirements and cable observations need distinct evidence.
Display connection desk
Shared output resources, host native limits and software-rendered paths remain distinct.
The source trail
AI-assisted inspection is not independent engineering review. Source scope and access limitations are disclosed below. Procedural checklists are editorial requirements, not hardware measurements.
USB Type-C names the reversible connector, not a guaranteed data rate, charging wattage or video capability.
USB-IF · USB Type-C language guidelines, March 2023 ↗S003: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)Nikon lists one Type-C data connector and one Type-C Power Delivery connector on the Z 8.
Nikon · Nikon Z 8 Reference Guide — Specifications ↗S446: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)Nikon directs computer picture transfer through the Z 8 USB data connector and states that the computer will not detect the camera through its USB Power Delivery connector.
Nikon · Nikon Z 8 Reference Guide — Computers: Connecting via USB ↗S448: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)The Z 8 does not take operating power through its USB data connector. Power through its separate Power Delivery connector requires an inserted battery; menu setting and operating state distinguish operating power from battery charging, with EN-EL15c/b charging conditions documented separately.
Nikon · Nikon Z 8 Reference Guide — USB Power Delivery ↗S447: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)The TS4 manual separates three ordinary 10 Gb/s USB-C data ports: the front-left port is specified for up to 20 W, while the other two are specified for up to 7.5 W each.
CalDigit · CalDigit TS4 User Manual ↗S449: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)CalDigit distinguishes the TS4 Thunderbolt host connection from two downstream Thunderbolt connections; the support page rates host charging up to 98 W and each downstream Thunderbolt port up to 15 W.
CalDigit · TS4 Support — product overview ↗S062: full source recordCalDigit · Thunderbolt Station 4 — host and downstream roles ↗S064: full source recordCalDigit · CalDigit TS4 User Manual ↗S449: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)CalDigit describes the ordinary TS4 USB-C ports as data-only while separately specifying their power outputs; its monitor guidance uses the DisplayPort or suitable downstream Thunderbolt connections instead.
CalDigit · Thunderbolt Station 4 — host and downstream roles ↗S064: full source recordCalDigit · CalDigit TS4 User Manual ↗S449: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)Elgato 4K X uses one USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 host link for captured video. USB Gen 1 is documented with reduced available capture modes; codec, resolution, frame rate and software remain separate conditions.
Elgato · Elgato Game Capture 4K X — Technical Specifications ↗S450: full source recordElgato · Elgato Game Capture 4K X — Xbox Series X|S Setup ↗S451: full source recordElgato · Elgato Game Capture 4K X — Supported Resolutions and Frame Rates ↗S452: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)The ATEM Mini Pro ISO specification lists one USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 interface for external drive recording, webcam output, software control, updates and panel connection.
Blackmagic Design · Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro ISO — Product Technical Specifications ↗S453: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)USB-IF’s January 2026 cable guidance separates data performance from 60W/240W power markings. USB 2.0 Type-C cables can use power-only logos without a displayed data rate.
USB-IF · USB-IF — January 2026 USB Type-C cable logo guidance ↗S511: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)USB-IF lists USB Type-C Cable and Connector Specification Release 2.5 with the date 8 April 2026. The listing alone establishes neither a product’s implementation nor its supported functions.
USB Implementers Forum · USB-IF — USB Type-C Cable and Connector Specification Release 2.5 listing ↗S605: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)USB-IF states that a certified cable does not improve or add the capabilities of connected USB products. Its USB-C to USB-C cable program requires power-capability marking, with separate data-rate marking requirements for all but USB 2.0 High-Speed cable categories. Cable markings cannot establish a port's video output.
USB Implementers Forum · USB-IF cable certification scope and USB-C cable marking ↗S643: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)VESA says DisplayPort Alt Mode support on a USB-C port may be indicated by a nearby DisplayPort logo, but a connector logo is not guaranteed to appear. Verify the exact port's documented DP Alt Mode support rather than inferring video from USB-C shape or absence of a mark.
VESA · DisplayPort FAQ ↗S015: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)Molex specifies 1054500101 as a USB-C receptacle, 24 loaded circuits and 2 row(s), with mating-interface pitch 0.50mm.
Molex · Molex 105450 series chart, exact 1054500101 USB-C receptacle ↗S972: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)Source-qualified next step · P004
What the evidence saysUSB-C is a connector. A cable certification mark is not a guarantee that the connected device implements video output.
The DP icon is an indication when present, not an always-present label. Nothing here proves the particular port supports DP Alt Mode, Thunderbolt video, a given monitor mode, or that a specific cable can carry it.
C004M / source-linked claim: USB-IF states that a certified cable does not improve or add the capabilities of connected USB products. Its USB-C to USB-C cable program requires power-capability marking, with separate data-rate marking requirements for all but USB 2.0 High-Speed cable categories. Cable markings cannot establish a port's video output.
USB-IF cable certification and logo-program requirement; not all sold cables are certified; exact product capabilities unknown · Checked 2026-10-15 · No independent approval
C004N / source-linked claim: VESA says DisplayPort Alt Mode support on a USB-C port may be indicated by a nearby DisplayPort logo, but a connector logo is not guaranteed to appear. Verify the exact port's documented DP Alt Mode support rather than inferring video from USB-C shape or absence of a mark.
VESA FAQ DisplayPort Over USB-C: port labels and manufacturer documentation; not an assertion about any model · Checked 2026-10-15 · No independent approval
Original reader guidance · Not a hardware test, certified connection, independent technical review, or publication approval.
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