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Small green circuit board with a rectangular USB-A plug on one side and an oval USB-C port on the other, surface-mount chips visible

LORDWORLD

LORDWORLD USB 3.0 A to USB-C Solder Adapter VL160 5Gbps 5V 3A

SKU CH-6Y60-A9NW7

A USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-C solder adapter with VL160 chipset enabling 5 Gbps data and 5 V 3 A power delivery

  • Pin-to-pad layout lets you swap USB-A for USB-C without jumper wires
  • Built-in VL160 chipset handles 2:4 lane switching and CC logic for USB 3.1
  • Configurable as device or host with automatic plug-orientation detection
  • 5 Gbps data throughput and 5 V 3 A power delivery
  • Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps and USB 1.1 at 1.5 Mbps

USB 3.0 A to Type-C solder adapter for DIY repair

This adapter replaces a USB 3.0 Type-A female socket with a USB Type-C female port using a pin-to-pin layout that matches the original pad size. It is intended for hobbyists and technicians who want to upgrade a legacy connector without running flying wires. The board integrates a VL160 chipset that handles channel multiplexing and CC logic for USB 3.1 Type-C operation. It supports 5 Gbps data and 5 V 3 A power delivery.

Check pad layout and role configuration before

Verify that the existing PCB uses the standard USB 3.0 Type-A female footprint so the adapter aligns correctly. The VL160 defaults to device (UFP) mode but can be set to host (DFP) via the SEL pin, so confirm which role your design requires. Ensure the power path can supply 5 V at up to 3 A and that over-current protection on the host side is adequate. The adapter is compliant with USB 3.1, 3.0 and 2.0 Hi-Speed 480 Mbps specifications.

Sustained 5 Gbps throughput

Under continuous load the VL160 maintains signal integrity across its 2:4 differential channel mux up to the 5 Gbps rating. The internal power switch provides Vconn 5 V supply and includes over-current protection to guard the host during prolonged high-current operation. Backward compatibility with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed 480 Mbps and USB 1.1 Low-Speed 1.5 Mbps ensures stable fallback when connected to older hosts. The pin-to-pin design minimises trace-length mismatch for reliable long-duration transfers.

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Questions about this item

Does the adapter ship with a USB-A receptacle or cable, or must I supply my own?

The board is a bare solder adapter; no USB-A receptacle, cable, or additional hardware is included and must be sourced separately.

Which role should I select — Device (UFP) or Host (DFP) — for my project?

Choose Device (UFP) when the adapter will act as a peripheral, or Host (DFP) when it must supply power and enumerate downstream devices; the VL160 chipset supports both roles plus automatic plug-orientation detection.

What real-world throughput can I expect from the 5Gbps rating once the adapter is soldered in place?

The VL160 mux switch is specified for USB 3.1 signal performance up to 5Gbps, with backward compatibility to USB 2.0 at 480Mbps and USB 1.1 at 1.5Mbps; actual speed depends on the host controller and cable quality.

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