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USB-C Receptacle (HRO TYPE-C-31-M-12)

USB Type-C receptacle — 12-pin mid-mount connector for USB 2.0

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Search the Adom Wiki for the footprint "USB-C Receptacle (HRO TYPE-C-31-M-12)" (slug: usb-c-hro-type-c-31-m-12) at https://wiki-ufypy5dpx93o.adom.cloud/wiki/footprints/usb-c-hro-type-c-31-m-12. Download the .kicad_mod file and any .glb 3D model from the wiki page's static assets. Add the footprint to my current KiCad project's footprints/ directory and register in fp-lib-table.
Category Connector
Library Connector_USB
Footprint USB_C_Receptacle_HRO_TYPE-C-31-M-12
Pads 12
Pitch 0.5mm
Body Size 8.94 x 7.30mm
Mounting SMD + Through-Hole
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USB-C Receptacle (HRO TYPE-C-31-M-12)

Package: USB_C_Receptacle_HRO_TYPE-C-31-M-12 Library: Connector_USB Category: Connector Pads: 12 Pitch: 0.5mm Body Size: 8.94 x 7.30mm Mounting: SMD + Through-Hole

Description

The HRO TYPE-C-31-M-12 is one of the most popular USB Type-C receptacle connectors for hobby and professional designs. This 12-pin mid-mount variant supports USB 2.0 with power delivery. Its through-hole mounting tabs provide excellent mechanical strength, while the SMD signal pins ensure reliable data connections. Widely used in Arduino-compatible boards, ESP32 designs, and custom embedded projects.

Usage Notes

  • Mixed mounting technology — SMD signals with through-hole mechanical anchors
  • Requires both paste stencil and drill operations

KiCad Library Reference

This footprint is from the official KiCad Connector_USB library. Full identifier: Connector_USB:USB_C_Receptacle_HRO_TYPE-C-31-M-12

To use in your project:

  1. Open the Footprint Library Manager in KiCad
  2. Search for USB_C_Receptacle_HRO_TYPE-C-31-M-12
  3. Assign to your schematic symbol in the Symbol Properties dialog

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0 revisions · KiCad Library: Connector_USB:USB_C_Receptacle_HRO_TYPE-C-31-M-12 · Updated 2026-03-02 17:31:36