SLVAF46A May   2021  – January 2023 TPS65988

 

  1.   Abstract
  2.   Trademarks
  3. 1Introduction
  4. 2Integrated USB Wall Socket Design
    1. 2.1 Thermal Considerations
    2. 2.2 Dynamic Port Power Balancing
    3. 2.3 GPIO Events
    4. 2.4 Control Logic Implementation with GPIO Events
    5. 2.5 GUI Configuration
    6. 2.6 Test Setup and Results
  5. 3References
  6. 4Revision History

1 Introduction

In an effort to reduce e-waste, USB-IF redefined the role of a USB port as a universal interface for power too. Focus was given for faster and efficient power transfer to meet the growing needs of battery-powered applications. This approach was widely accepted in the USB world and is also gaining popularity among the non-USB OEMs as a preferred method of power delivery, such as electric shavers, portable speakers. Unlike Type-A ports on the wall socket, a Type-C PD port with higher power can serve a wider spectrum of consumer electronics and really help to reduce adapter clutter.

The intrinsic design challenges (restricted PCB area and thermal dissipation inside the gang-box) in a wall socket design make the Type-C PD integration more challenging. That being said, let’s see how TI’s highly integrated and configurable TPS665988DH PD controller can be of help to roll out your next Type-C PD wall socket, with a short development cycle to keep up market pace.