cable-USB-type-c-dat

100W cable

When stripping a USB-C cable that contains 6 wires, it is typically configured for USB 2.0 data speeds with Power Delivery (PD) negotiation capabilities.

Wire Color & Function Map

Wire Type Typical Color Signal Name Description
Power (+) Red (Thick) VBUS Main power line (5V - 20V).
Ground (-) Black (Thick) GND Power return and logic ground.
Data (+) Green D+ USB 2.0 Differential Data Positive.
Data (-) White D- USB 2.0 Differential Data Negative.
Config 1 Blue CC1 Configuration Channel for PD negotiation.
Config 2 Yellow/Other CC2 Orientation detection and VCONN power.

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