Raspberry Pi 27W USB-C power supply: specs
Official mains power supply for Raspberry Pi 5 with a USB-C cable, giving 5.1 V at 5 A and three higher USB Power Delivery profiles up to 27 W.
Specs
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Input | 100 to 240 V AC | source Product brief p.3, Specification |
| Output profiles | 5.1 V 5 A; 9 V 3 A; 12 V 2.25 A; 15 V 1.8 A (USB Power Delivery), all limited to a maximum of 27 W | source Product brief p.2-3 |
| Connector | USB-C | source Product brief p.3, Specification |
| Cable | 1.2 m, 17 AWG, white or black | source Product brief p.3, Specification |
| Plug types | US and Canada (type A), Europe (type C), India (type D), UK (type G), Australia and New Zealand (type I) | source Product brief p.3, Specification |
| Raspberry Pi 5 behaviour | Supports USB PD so Raspberry Pi 5 can raise its USB current limit from the default 600 mA to 1.6 A for the four Type A ports | source Product brief p.2, Overview |
Power
| Value | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| Supply | 100-240 V AC mains input; outputs 5.1 V 5 A, 9 V 3 A, 12 V 2.25 A or 15 V 1.8 A over USB-C | source Product brief p.3, Specification |
Pinout
We don't publish a pin table for this part: no official source we could verify gives one. Check the labels printed on your module, and see the notes below.
Output is a captive USB-C cable; the brief gives no pin table.
Build with it
Project ideas for the Raspberry Pi 27W USB-C power supply. Each link opens Soldr with the prompt filled in; Soldr assigns the pins, checks power and shows how to wire every part.
- Raspberry Pi 5 desktop: The supply is made for the Raspberry Pi 5 and its 5.1 V 5 A profile is negotiated over USB PD, which lets the Pi raise the USB current limit to 1.6 A.
- NVMe boot server: The Pi 5 powers the NVMe board over its PCIe connector, and the 5 A profile supplies the Pi and its USB ports. Learning project.
- Room monitor on a Pi 5: The Pi 5 runs from the supply's 5.1 V 5 A profile and the Sense HAT takes its power from the Pi's header. Learning project.
Common mistakes
- Opening or modifying the adapter or its cable: the brief says not to open or remove the case, and any mains-side work needs a qualified person (source: link, p.9 Safety instructions)
- Assuming 27 W is available at every voltage: each profile has its own limit (9 V 3 A, 12 V 2.25 A, 15 V 1.8 A) and the 5 A profile is 5.1 V (source: link, p.2-3)
- Using it with wet hands, on a conductive surface or somewhere hot: the brief says to keep it away from water and heat (source: link, p.9)
Not covered by the official source
- The brief gives no operating temperature, efficiency or protection ratings.
- This page covers the black variant; the brief covers white and black cables.
Sources
- link (Raspberry Pi 27W USB-C Power Supply product brief, published October 2023)