USB Type-C®: The universal connector of the future

Support power, data and video all on a single interface

USB Typ-C: Die Zukunft der Konnektivität

What is USB Type-C?


Power

Capable of supporting up to 240W (48V/5A) of power


Data

Capable of supporting up to 80 Gbps transfer speeds


Video

Capable of supporting 8K video resolutions

Why choose TI USB-C products?

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High efficiency and power density 

Our USB-C solutions enable designers to achieve more power in smaller spaces and enhance system functionality through comprehensive hardware integration.

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Easy-to-use design tools and resources

Through easy-to-use GUI and configuration tools, our USB-C solutions are flexible requiring no custom firmware development or scripting.

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Industry engagement 

We develop cutting-edge USB-C features in parallel with USB Implementers Forum (IF) specification releases and identify market trends accelerating USB-C adoption across markets.

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System-level design support

We offer devices and solutions for entire USB-C applications and architectures.

USB-C architectures

USB-C battery-powered systems can act as a power sink or power source, or provide dual-role power

More battery applications are adopting USB-C for input power to provide a convenient charging experience using readily available USB-C adapters. In order to support USB-C inputs, battery chargers must be able to handle USB-C input power ranges (from 15 W up to 240 W). It is important to find the right battery charger that can handle the application's USB-C input range and efficiently charge the batteries.

Find USB-C products for your battery-powered system:

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Technical article
Designing an application to support a wide input voltage and battery voltage
A discussion of the benefits of a wide VIN and VOUT battery charger to support new technologies like USB-C.
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Referenzdesign
100-W integrated evaluation module for USB Type-C PD charging reference design
This reference design provides a 100-W charging power for 4- to 10-cell batteries with USB Type-C® power delivery (PD). 
Video
USB Type-C Power Delivery 3.1 Extended Power Range + Battery charger Application
USB-C PD3.1 introduced the Extended Power Range (EPR) increasing the USB-C maximum power to 240W at 48V. This video showcases USB-C Power Delivery and battery charging solutions acting as a 240W power source and 240W power sink.
Vorgestellte Produkte für battery-powered systems
BQ25798 AKTIV I²C-gesteuerter 5-A-Abwärts/Aufwärts-Solarbatterielader, 1–4 Zellen, Dualeingangsauswahl und MPPT
BQ25756 AKTIV Bidirektionaler I²C-gesteuerter oder eigenständiger 70-V-Abwärts-/Aufwärts-Laderegler mit MPPT

TPS25751 AKTIV USB-C® Power Delivery 3.2 Controller mit Feuchtigkeitserkennung und programmierbarer Stromzufuhr<

Deliver high power over USB-C from the AC line

USB-C AC adapters dominate battery chargers in consumer electronics. The advent of Extended Power Range and the Universal Fast Charging standard enables wider USB-C adoption of high-power end equipment such as gaming laptops and e-bikes. However, balancing form factor, thermal concerns, scalability, cost and quality while mitigating electromagnetic interference (EMI) becomes increasingly complex.

We offer a comprehensive ecosystem and consistently introduce innovative technologies to address these challenges, empowering you to develop highly compact, efficient, scalable and reliable solutions and speed time to market.

Find USB-C products for your AC power adapter:

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Referenzdesign
High density 65W, USB power delivery (PD) adapter using integrated GaN flyback converter 
See how the UCG28826 GaN Flyback converter can enable a highly efficient 65W adapter design with >2.8W/cc power density.
Technical article
How an auxless GaN flyback converter can solve AC/DC adapter design challenges (Rev. A)
Recent innovations in GaN flyback converter design have made it possible to eliminate the transformer auxiliary winding to enable smaller, more efficient consumer and industrial power supplies.
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Technical article
The benefits of low-power GaN in common AC/DC power topologies
Consumers want portable, fast and efficient chargers for the various electronic devices they carry with them daily. With a majority of electronics moving to USB-C charger.
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Vorgestellte Produkte für AC power adapter
UCG28826 AKTIV Selbstvorspannender Hochfrequenz-QR-Flyback-Wandler mit integriertem GaN (65 W)
LMG3624 AKTIV GaN-FET, 700 V, 155 mΩ, mit integriertem Treiber, Schutz und Strommessung

Systems operating as a power sink, moving from a proprietary barrel connector to a USB-C port

With USB-C continuing to expand, more and more systems are transitioning from proprietary barrel jacks to a standardized USB-C port. Implementing a standardized charging port such as USB-C potentially eliminates the need for manufacturers to ship a custom adapter with their systems. Instead, consumers can leverage existing USB-C chargers. Our USB-C and USB PD controllers follow the latest standards so that your products can interface with any compliant USB-C power supply.

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White paper
Circuit protection for your next USB Type-C design white paper
Why adding proper circuit protection to your USB Type-C design reduces the risk of system damage and field failures.
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Ressource
Replacing Proprietary Barrel Connector with USB-C Port
Learn about the industry migration from barrel connectors to USB-C and the solutions we offer.
Video
Make the cut: Transition from barrel-jack to USB Type-C® and USB Power Delivery
Transitioning to USB Type-C® doesn’t have to be difficult. Watch the video to see how easy it is to move from a barrel-jack connector to USB-C with the TPS25730 USB Power Delivery controller which requires no firmware development.
Vorgestellte Produkte für barrel connector replacement
TPS25730 AKTIV Controller für USB Type-C®- und USB Power Delivery (PD) (nur Senke), keine Firmware-Entwicklung erfo
LM51772 AKTIV 55 V-Abwärts-/Aufwärtsregler mit großem VIN-Bereich und I2C-Schnittstelle
TPS26750 AKTIV Controller USB Type-C® / USB Power Delivery (PD) 3.2, unterstützt erweiterten Leistungsbereich 240 W

Enable fast charging in cars with USB-C

With more devices transitioning toward USB-C for charging, there is an increased need for USB-C chargers within cars. Charger integration, power efficiency, bill-of-materials (BOM) size, USB IF compliance and signal integrity are all necessary when designing a USB-C charger for an automotive environment.

Our solutions fully integrate the buck-boost converter and cost-effective power-management devices to reduce the BOM. Through easy-to-use configuration tools, we offer USB-C solutions with configurable power vs. thermal management to address the challenges of limited vehicle space.

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Application note
TPS257xx-Q1 System Power Management (Rev. B)
See how an integrated source power policy management engine enables dynamic USB port power management for multiport charging or data USB systems.
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Referenzdesign
CISPR 25, Class 5, 400-kHz-rated, 120-W, automotive dual USB Type-C® PD charger reference design
Learn how to overcome design challenges in automotive electromagnetic interference and speed your time to market.
Video
Solving Design Challenges for Automotive USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery
Watch this video to see how we're overcoming the challenges of high-power modules in automotive USB.
Vorgestellte Produkte für automotive USB-C charger
TPS25772-Q1 AKTIV Dual-Port-USB Type-C®-PD-Controller für den Automobilbereich mit Abwärts-/Aufwärtsregler und intelli
TPS55288-Q1 AKTIV Abwärts/Aufwärtswandler, 36 V, 16 A mit I2C-Steuerung, AEC-Q100-qualifiziert
TPS25762-Q1 AKTIV Automotive USB Type-C® PD Controller mit integriertem Buck-Boost-Regler

USB-C systems that implement power, data, and/or video

USB-C's ability to support both power and data for various protocols is increasing its deployment in diverse applications. USB-C enables simplified system designs by merging power source and sink features (or both), and facilitates the high-speed transmission and reception of data and video over the USB standardized interface.

We offer USB-C solutions that enable power source and sink capability through USB Power Delivery controller products. We also offer data and video multiplexing and signal-conditioning solutions to support USB-C alternative modes, combining both data and video transmission into one port and cable.

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White paper
Strengthening the USB Type-C signal chain through redrivers
Learn about the need for a signal conditioner in a USB-C system, and the benefits that a redriver can bring.
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Application note
PD Alternate Mode: DisplayPort (Rev. B)
Learn about the implementation of DisplayPort over a USB-C cable, and TI solutions for DisplayPort such as USB PD controllers and software tools.
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Referenzdesign
Docking USB Type-C Power Delivery Reference Design for Personal Electronics Applications
The output specifications are designed to be 5-V to 20-V, 5-A maximum continuous current under a 19-V adapter input and 3-A maximum continuous current under a 12-V battery input.
Vorgestellte Produkte für USB-C with power, data and video
TUSB1146 AKTIV USB Type-C® unterstützt USB 3.2-Datenraten, Alt-Mode-Redriver/MUX mit adaptivem EQ
TUSB1064 AKTIV USB Type-C™ DP Alt-Modus, 10 Gbps, linearer Redriver-Crosspoint-Schalter für Senkenseite

How TI products can help you achieve Thunderbolt certification

Thunderbolt technology is an Intel-developed connectivity standard that delivers power, data and a video signal over a single USB-C connection. The Thunderbolt certification establishes mandatory minimum requirements for cables, PCs and accessories to help ensure greater reliability and interoperability across devices and vendors.

We offer a variety of ICs designed to support Intel's latest chipsets and enable end products to achieve official Thunderbolt certification, including USB PD controllers, signal multiplexers and port protection ICs.

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Ressource
Thunderbolt References Designs with TI USB PD Products
Read this TI E2E™ design support forums post to learn which TI USB PD products to use in your Thunderbolt designs.
Externe Ressource
Learn more about Thunderbolt technology
Visit the Intel Thunderbolt technology page to learn more about Thunderbolt, how it differs from USB PD, and all of the benefits that Thunderbolt can bring to systems implementing power, data and video.
Referenzdesign
USB Type-C Power Delivery and Redriver Reference Design
This reference design provides outputs from 5 V to 20 V with a maximum of 3 A for a total output power of 60 W. The redrivers support USB 3.2 (10 Gbps), USB 3.2 x 2 (20 Gbps) and DisplayPort 1.4 (8.1 Gbps).
Vorgestellte Produkte für Thunderbolt applications
TS3USBCA4 AKTIV USB-Type-C® SBU-Multiplexer
TPD4S311A AKTIV USB Type-C™-Anschlussschutz: Schutz vor Überspannung durch VBUS-Kurzschluss und Überspannungsschu