Comprehensive Guide to Vertical USB Type-C Receptacles

November/15/2025

1. What Is a Vertical Type-C Receptacle?

A vertical Type-C receptacle (also called a vertical USB-C female connector) is a Type-C socket installed perpendicular to the PCB, unlike the commonly used horizontal (right-angle) connectors.

It is widely used in compact or vertically-stacked designs where PCB space and mechanical structure require a top-down insertion direction.

Typical applications include:

IoT devices
Medical instruments
Test equipment
Power modules
Consumer electronics requiring vertical mating

2. Types of Vertical Type-C Receptacles

Vertical Type-C connectors mainly come in the following mechanical configurations:

(1) SMT Type (VM1)

Fully surface-mount structure
Suitable for automated SMT production
Shorter height options
Ideal for compact device designs

(2) DIP Type (VM2)

Through-hole (THT) terminals
Higher mechanical strength
Better resistance to pull force
Commonly used in industrial and high-stress environments

(3) Hybrid Type (SMT + DIP)

Combines SMT signal pins + DIP shell stakes
Offers both manufacturing convenience and mechanical robustness

VM Code Meaning：

VM1 = SMT vertical structure
VM2 = DIP vertical structure

3. Specifications Comparison of Vertical Type-C Receptacles

Below are the comparison tables for 16-pin and 24-pin vertical Type-C receptacles, including part numbers, mounting type, and height.
We can clearly present the differences among each vertical USB Type-C connector — including dimensions, height options,
and structural variations — so you can easily verify which model matches your design requirements.

3.1 Sixteen-Pin (16-Pin) Vertical Type-C Receptacles

No.	Part Number	Mounting Type	Height (H)	Notes
128a	W0026-16-VM2-S3	DIP (VM2)	17.5 mm	16-Pin vertical
128b	W0026-16-VM2-S4	DIP (VM2)	18.5 mm	Taller version
35	W0026-16-VM1-S4B	SMT (VM1)	9.3 mm	Standard SMT
31	W0026-16-VM1-S1	SMT(VM1)	5.5 mm (Tongue 5.5 exposed); L=6.45	Ultra-low profile
32	W0026-16-VM1-S3	SMT(VM1)	6.50 mm; L=7.45	Vertical shell
37	W0026-16-VM1-S4D	SMT(VM1)	10.4 mm	High-profile
36	W0026-16-VM1-S4C	SMT(VM1)	10.0 mm	Mid-height version
34	W0026-16-VM1-S4A	SMT(VM1)	8.8 mm	Mid-low profile
33	W0026-16-VM1-S5	SMT(VM1)	6.50 mm	Compact size

3.2 Twenty-Four-Pin (24-Pin) Vertical Type-C Receptacles

No.	Part Number	Mounting Type	Height (H)	Notes
76	W0026-24-VM1-S15	SMT(VM1)	13.5 mm	USB 3.1 version
67	W0026-24-VM1-S6	SMT(VM1)	6.45 mm (spring shell)	Compact version
75	W0026-24-VM1-S13	SMT(VM1)	13.0 mm	Large top cover
74	W0026-24-VM1-S11	SMT(VM1)	12.0 mm	USB 3.1 SMT
73	W0026-24-VM1-S10	DIP(VM2)	9.97mm	JAE-style 4-leg through-hole
72	W0026-24-VM1-S9B	SMT(VM1)	10.4 mm	2.1-mm long pins, triple molding
71	W0026-24-VM1-S9A	SMT(VM1)	10.4 mm	Standard SMT
69	W0026-24-VM1-S7	SMT(VM1)	9.25 mm	Medium height
68	W0026-24-VM1-S5	SMT(VM1)	8.80 mm	Triple-molding
70	W0026-24-VM1-S8	SMT(VM1)	10.0 mm	Mid-high version
66	W0026-24-VM1-S1	SMT(VM1)	6.50 mm	Compact 24-Pin vertical type

4. Customized Solutions

Our product series is continuously updated, and some new models may not yet appear in the public catalog.

If your project requires special height, unique mechanical structure, custom paddle length, or enhanced durability, we can provide full customization support.

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