Type-C is a good interface standard, but we can't enjoy anything that stays on paper, so the most important thing is how to make this standard a specific, popular product. This is the long term of IC semiconductor manufacturers.

Since Type-C is still a relatively new standard, there are not many ICs currently supporting this standard. Texas Instruments recently brought their latest Type-C solution. In addition, the Type-C program that can be seen on the market that has been compiled by this site can be seen in detail: Why does USB Type-C not need to be promoted at all? .

Three new products from Texas Instruments offer a complete USB Type-C solution at both ends of the cable. According to Roland Sperlich, the three products are: integrated USB PD controller TPS65982, USB Type-C crosspoint switch HD3SS460, and USB Type-C configuration channel (CC) logic and support for USB2.0 port control. Device TUSB320.

Among them, the TPS65982 integrated PD controller and power switch provide power and data in multiple alternate modes. It can operate as a single-purpose port or dual-purpose port (DRP) in power supply; it can also be used as an upstream data port (UFP), a downstream data port (DFP), or a dual-role data port.

The HD3SS460 USB Type C crosspoint switch supports data rates up to 5.4 Gbps while standby power consumption is only 40μW, which is more than 50% lower than the competing power consumption of competing products, extending battery life.

The TUSB320 product family supports USB 2.0, USB 3.1 and VCONN, enabling designers to use these devices flexibly in many USB-enabled designs. Its 8mW low shutdown power consumption benefits a variety of battery-powered applications.

In addition, because the TUSB320 product family package is only 1.6mm × 1.6mm, it is very suitable for mobile device selection. And it can also provide 5V/3A fast charging applications.

Figure 5 is a complete USB Type-C and power transfer solution for both ends of the cable provided by Texas Instruments. Among them, the left side is the providing end (the main control end), and the right side is the receiving end. CC Analog is used to detect whether the USB Type-C interface is plugged in, and whether it can provide forward and reverse insertion.

The SOP is an electronic tag in the cable that allows the cable to be identified so that the cable can work correctly. By "talking" to the connected machine through this electronic tag, you can know how much power and speed the receiver needs.

“The AFE PHY is a PD (powered) PHY. It can provide power transfer. The PD Manager determines the charging method (20V/5A or 5V/3A). Is it USB 2.0/3.0/3.1 or DisplayPort, via SS Mux switch? Data switching. The whole side is whether the CC detection is a USB Type-C. We need to charge it and how to charge it. In addition, Texas Instruments provides a complete solution, including functions. Modules as well as ESD and MOSFETs," Roland Sperlich said.