It is reported that the Cypress EZ-PD CCG5 controller is the industry's first dual-port USB-C controller supporting Thunderbolt 3, which can not only support a notebook computer to drive multiple 4K displays at the same time, but also use the same port as a notebook. Computer charging.
Through an integrated 20V regulator, SBU multiplexer, USB high-speed (HS) multiplexer, high-voltage power FET gate driver, VBUS short-circuit protection for configuration channel (CC) and SBU pins, as well as for protecting the system from over With dedicated hardware and system-level electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection for voltage, undervoltage, and overcurrent faults, the EZ-PD CCG5 minimizes controller BOM cost for dual USB-C ports. The product also integrates ARM Cortex-M0 processor and 128KB flash memory for secure firmware upgrades.
The EZ-PD CCG4 controller provides a highly integrated and highly-reliable solution that controls the processor's built-in USB-DisplayPort multiplexer through the IC and USB over the USB-C port. 3.1 Gen.2 signal and display port signals. Its embedded controller calls the USB Type-C connector system software interface (UCSI), integrates an ARM Cortex-M0 processor and 128KB of flash memory to store duals for secure boot Firmware image, and integrates two 1W Vconn field effect transistors (FETs) that can power the USB-C cable, and four analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that protect the system from overvoltage and overcurrent faults. The ESD protection circuit can provide up to 15kV system-level protection. In addition, EZ-PD CCG4 also contains 4 serial communication modules, each of which can be configured as an I2C, SPI or UART serial protocol.
Ajay Srikrishna, vice president of Cypress's Wireline Connectivity Division, pointed out: 'The EZ-PD controller is certified by Intel and AMD and will help Cypress promote the popularity of USB-C in the PC market. Including EZ-PD CCG4 and With CCG5, Cypress solutions will help our customers bring reliable and certified USB-C connectivity and fast charging technology to market.
Jason Ziller, general manager of the Intel Client Connectivity Division, said: 'The Thunderbolt 3 interface is capable of accessing USB-C at 40 Gb per second, resulting in a complete small port and all access functions: connecting the monitor, Thunderbolt devices and Billions of USB devices. As the industry leader, Cypress is able to provide solutions for extending Thunderbolt 3 interface-based computers and peripherals. Intel is very happy.
Stephanie Smith, AMD’s Director of Customer Project Management and Technical Support, stated: 'Achieving a plug-and-play user experience is critical to the PC market. Therefore, we must choose a USB-C that has been verified by the market to have USB-IF certification. Controllers for use with our 'Raven Ridge' processor. Cypress's EZ-PD CCG4 controller is USB-IF certified and brings programmability and interoperability to our product platform and its reference designs. Operational. '
With industrial designs for product thickness, interface and cable ease of use, providing multiple transmission protocols and the pursuit of up to 100 watts of power capability, the USB Type-C and PD standards are rapidly gaining favor among top electronics manufacturers. , The USB Type-C standard 2.4 mm connector is significantly smaller than the existing 4.5 mm USB Standard-A connector.