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Looking for "Exact manufacturer name, exact manufacturer part number variants, connector description, number of contacts, mounting/orientation, current rating, voltage rating, operating temperature, and profile/height for USB4235." in download?type=PDFSpecification&name=usb4235-spec.pdf

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I reviewed the current part metadata and compared the symbol/footprint data against the official GCT documentation. The recommended official datasheet URL to store in the project is https://gct.co/download?type=PDFSpecification&name=usb4235-spec.pdf. The sync workflow here is: verify the existing Datasheet URL, use the official datasheet as the source of truth, then compare project properties, terminal count, pin numbers, pin types, descriptions, and footprint coverage against the datasheet

Summary

AreaStatusNotes
Datasheet URLMissingNo populated Datasheet URL property is present
MPNMismatchProject has USB4235-03-C_REVA; official part is USB4235-03-C
Manufacturer NameMissingShould be GCT (Global Connector Technology)
Part TypeNeeds cleanupConnectors is broad; Connector / USB Type-C connector would be better
Package / footprint metadataMissingNo explicit package/case property found
DescriptionMissing / placeholderCurrent description is not meaningful
Pin/contact coverageMostly good16 signal/power contacts are present; 2 shield tabs also present
Pin descriptionsMissingNo Pin Description property found on any terminal
Pin typesPartially wrongGround pins are typed as Power In, not Ground
Footprint presenceGoodFootprint and STEP model exist and match the USB4235 family

Key specs from the official GCT documentation

SpecValue
ManufacturerGCT (Global Connector Technology)
Official MPNUSB4235-03-C
DescriptionUSB Type-C USB 2.0 vertical receptacle
Contacts16
MountingSurface Mount, vertical, top entry, top mount
Shell stakeThrough Hole, 0.95 mm
Voltage rating48 V DC
Current rating5 A
Operating temperature-25°C to +85°C
Profile6.50 mm
Symbol / pin audit
The project contains the expected USB-C USB 2.0 contacts:
The datasheet pin table for the 16 electrical contacts is:
  • A1/A12/B1/B12 = GND
  • A4/A9/B4/B9 = VBUS
  • A5 = CC1, B5 = CC2
  • A6/B6 = D+
  • A7/B7 = D-
  • A8 = SBU1, B8 = SBU2
That matches the project’s pin numbers and names well overall. For part-project verification, the datasheet should remain the single source of truth and pin count should match exactly, including any shield/exposed/mechanical contacts that are intentionally represented as terminals

Mismatches and issues found

ItemFinding
Ground pin typeGND_A, GND_A__1, GND_B, GND_B__1 are set to Power In; they should be Ground
Pin descriptionsNo Pin Description property exists on any terminal
MPNUSB4235-03-C_REVA does not match the official orderable MPN USB4235-03-C
Manufacturer propertyMissing
Datasheet URL propertyMissing
Description fieldNot meaningful
Package/case propertyMissing explicit package/footprint descriptor
Designator prefix consistencyProject uses J, terminals use internal P; this is acceptable internally, but worth keeping in mind
Footprint cross-check
The layout contains:
  • a footprint asset named GCT_USB4235-03-C_REVA.kicad_mod
  • a 3D model USB4235-03-C_revA.STEP
  • pads for all named electrical pins plus shield pads
This strongly suggests the footprint is intended for the correct family and is directionally consistent with the datasheet. I did not find a clear footprint-vs-drawing dimensional mismatch from the available extracted data. The official drawing PDF is the right reference for final land-pattern verification.
Recommended property updates
Per the part-project sync guidance, the properties to align from the datasheet are the exact system property names such as Manufacturer Part Number, Manufacturer Name, Part Type, Datasheet URL, Designator Prefix, and Package or Case Code
Recommended values:
  • Manufacturer Part Number = USB4235-03-C
  • Manufacturer Name = GCT (Global Connector Technology)
  • Part Type = Connector
  • Datasheet URL = https://gct.co/download?type=PDFSpecification&name=usb4235-spec.pdf
  • Designator Prefix = J (keep)
  • Package or Case Code = USB Type-C receptacle, vertical, top mount, 16 contacts
  • Description = USB Type-C USB 2.0 vertical receptacle, 16 contacts, 48 V DC, 5 A, 6.50 mm profile
Recommended pin description updates
Short descriptions are recommended rather than copying full datasheet sentences
Examples:
I can apply the Datasheet URL property update and then continue aligning the remaining part metadata from the official datasheet.
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    USB4235-03-C_REVA

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    kicad_mod

    USB4235-03-C_REVA

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    USB4235-03-C_REVA

    USB4235-03-C_revA.STEP3D Model

    USB4235-03-C

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    USB-C (USB TYPE-C) USB 2.0 Receptacle Connector 24 (16+8 Dummy) Position Surface Mount, Through Hole USB Type-C receptacle 16 pin power only USB 2.0 Type C Receptacle, 16Pin USB Type-C receptacle 16 pin / power only.

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    USB4235-03-C_REVA

    GST

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    gct.co/files/specs/usb4235-spec.pdf

    J

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