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Nintendo Switch Dock USB-C

Nintendo Switch uses a USB-C connector for charging and docking. The dock uses USB-C Alt Mode to output HDMI video while simultaneously charging the Switch at 39W for TV mode gaming.

// connector diagram 8 pins
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// Specifications
Standard
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
Charging
39W USB-PD in dock mode
Video
HDMI via USB-C DP Alt Mode
Data
USB 3.0 for dock USB ports
Poll Rate
1000 Hz in docked mode
Use Case
Nintendo Switch TV docking charging handheld
// Pin Reference Table
PinNameFunctionType
1 GND Ground GND
2 TX1+ DP Alt Mode lane TX1 positive BUS
3 TX1- DP Alt Mode lane TX1 negative BUS
4 VBUS 5V-20V USB-PD power PWR
5 CC1 USB-PD configuration BUS
6 DP1+ DisplayPort lane positive BUS
7 DP1- DisplayPort lane negative BUS
12 GND Ground GND

Nintendo Switch uses a USB-C connector for charging and docking. The dock uses USB-C Alt Mode to output HDMI video while simultaneously charging the Switch at 39W for TV mode gaming.