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TPS65981

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USB Type-C™ and USB PD controller, power switch, and high-speed multiplexer

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TPS65987D ACTIVE USB Type-C® and USB PD controller with integrated power switches Supports PD 2.0 only which is no longer being certified by the USB-IF. TPS65987D is a PD 3.0 controller and should be used for new designs.

Product details

Function Type-C Type PD controller Power role DRP, Sink, Source Alternate mode Yes External power-path control NFET Data role DFP, DRD, UFP Internal power path 20 V 3 A, 5 V 3 A USB speed (MBits) 480 Rating Catalog Dead battery support Yes Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 105
Function Type-C Type PD controller Power role DRP, Sink, Source Alternate mode Yes External power-path control NFET Data role DFP, DRD, UFP Internal power path 20 V 3 A, 5 V 3 A USB speed (MBits) 480 Rating Catalog Dead battery support Yes Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 105
VQFN (RTQ) 56 64 mm² 8 x 8
  • This device is certified by the USB-IF for PD2.0
    • PD2.0 is no longer certifiable on new designs as of June 2020
    • All new designs requiring certification should use a PD3.0 compliant device
    • Article on PD2.0 vs PD3.0
  • Fully configurable USB PD controller
    • Control for external DC/DC supplies through GPIO
    • Port data multiplexer
      • USB 2.0 HS data and low speed endpoint
      • Sideband-use data for alternate modes
    • GUI tool to easily configure TPS65981 for various applications
    • Support for DisplayPort alternate mode
    • Supports industrial temperature range
    • For a more extensive selection guide and getting started information, please refer to www.ti.com/usb-c and E2E guide
  • Integrated fully managed power paths:
    • Integrated 5-V, 3-A, 55-mΩ sourcing switch
    • Integrated 5-V to 20-V, 3-A, 95-mΩ bi-directional load switch
    • Gate Control and current sense for external 5-V to 20-V, 5-A bidirectional switch (back-to back NFETs)
    • UL2367 cert#: E169910-20150728
  • Integrated robust power path protection
    • Integrated reverse current protection, undervoltage protection, overvoltage protection, and slew rate control the high-voltage bi-directional power path
    • Integrated undervoltage and overvoltage protection and current limiting for inrush current protection for the 5-V/3-A source power path
  • USB Type-C Power Delivery (PD) controller
    • 8 configurable GPIOs
    • BC1.2 charging support
    • USB PD 2.0 certified
    • USB Type-C specification certified
    • Cable attach and orientation detection
    • Integrated VCONN switch
    • Physical layer and policy engine
    • 3.3-V LDO output for dead battery support
    • Power supply from 3.3 V or VBUS source
    • 1 I2C primary port
    • 1 I2C secondary port
  • This device is certified by the USB-IF for PD2.0
    • PD2.0 is no longer certifiable on new designs as of June 2020
    • All new designs requiring certification should use a PD3.0 compliant device
    • Article on PD2.0 vs PD3.0
  • Fully configurable USB PD controller
    • Control for external DC/DC supplies through GPIO
    • Port data multiplexer
      • USB 2.0 HS data and low speed endpoint
      • Sideband-use data for alternate modes
    • GUI tool to easily configure TPS65981 for various applications
    • Support for DisplayPort alternate mode
    • Supports industrial temperature range
    • For a more extensive selection guide and getting started information, please refer to www.ti.com/usb-c and E2E guide
  • Integrated fully managed power paths:
    • Integrated 5-V, 3-A, 55-mΩ sourcing switch
    • Integrated 5-V to 20-V, 3-A, 95-mΩ bi-directional load switch
    • Gate Control and current sense for external 5-V to 20-V, 5-A bidirectional switch (back-to back NFETs)
    • UL2367 cert#: E169910-20150728
  • Integrated robust power path protection
    • Integrated reverse current protection, undervoltage protection, overvoltage protection, and slew rate control the high-voltage bi-directional power path
    • Integrated undervoltage and overvoltage protection and current limiting for inrush current protection for the 5-V/3-A source power path
  • USB Type-C Power Delivery (PD) controller
    • 8 configurable GPIOs
    • BC1.2 charging support
    • USB PD 2.0 certified
    • USB Type-C specification certified
    • Cable attach and orientation detection
    • Integrated VCONN switch
    • Physical layer and policy engine
    • 3.3-V LDO output for dead battery support
    • Power supply from 3.3 V or VBUS source
    • 1 I2C primary port
    • 1 I2C secondary port

The TPS65981 is a highly integrated stand-alone USB Type-C and Power Delivery (PD) controller optimized for notebook applications. The TPS65981 integrates fully managed power paths with robust protection for a complete USB-C PD solution. The TPS65981 integrates a high speed multiplexer which is dependent the USB Type-C cable orientation that the CC pins provide. The multiplexer passes through side-band use data for alternate modes. The TPS65981 has a QFN package for reliable manufacturing with 0.5-mm Pitch and 2-Layer PCB compatibility and has an extended (industrial) temperature range. The TPS65981 is USB PD 2.0 certified which is no longer certifiable through USB IF.

The port-power switch provides up to 3 A downstream at 5 V for legacy and Type-C USB power. An additional bidirectional switch path provides USB PD power up to 3 A at a maximum of 20 V as either a source (host), sink (device), or source-sink.

The TPS65981 device is also an upstream-facing port (UFP), downstream-facing port (DFP), or dual-role port for data. The port-data multiplexer passes data to or from the top or bottom D+/D– signal pair at the port for USB 2.0 HS and has a USB 2.0 low-speed endpoint. Additionally, the sideband-use (SBU) signal pair is used for auxiliary or alternate modes of communication (DisplayPort, for example).

The power-management circuitry uses 3.3 V inside the system and also uses VBUS to start up and negotiate power for a dead-battery or no-battery condition.

The TPS65981 is a highly integrated stand-alone USB Type-C and Power Delivery (PD) controller optimized for notebook applications. The TPS65981 integrates fully managed power paths with robust protection for a complete USB-C PD solution. The TPS65981 integrates a high speed multiplexer which is dependent the USB Type-C cable orientation that the CC pins provide. The multiplexer passes through side-band use data for alternate modes. The TPS65981 has a QFN package for reliable manufacturing with 0.5-mm Pitch and 2-Layer PCB compatibility and has an extended (industrial) temperature range. The TPS65981 is USB PD 2.0 certified which is no longer certifiable through USB IF.

The port-power switch provides up to 3 A downstream at 5 V for legacy and Type-C USB power. An additional bidirectional switch path provides USB PD power up to 3 A at a maximum of 20 V as either a source (host), sink (device), or source-sink.

The TPS65981 device is also an upstream-facing port (UFP), downstream-facing port (DFP), or dual-role port for data. The port-data multiplexer passes data to or from the top or bottom D+/D– signal pair at the port for USB 2.0 HS and has a USB 2.0 low-speed endpoint. Additionally, the sideband-use (SBU) signal pair is used for auxiliary or alternate modes of communication (DisplayPort, for example).

The power-management circuitry uses 3.3 V inside the system and also uses VBUS to start up and negotiate power for a dead-battery or no-battery condition.

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* Data sheet TPS65981 USB Type-C® and USB PD Controller, Power Switch, and High Speed Multiplexer datasheet (Rev. C) PDF | HTML 06 Aug 2021
User guide TPS6598x Application Customization Tool (Rev. C) 14 Sep 2020
Application note TPS6598x Power and Data Role Swaps (Rev. A) 17 Apr 2019
Application note PD Alternate Mode: DisplayPort (Rev. B) 31 Jul 2018
Application note TPS6598x OCP Mechanism and Programming Guide 23 Oct 2017
Technical article How to maintain thermal performance when designing with USB Power Delivery PDF | HTML 12 Jun 2017
Application note TPS65982 FW Update from Embedded Controller Over I2C (Rev. A) 26 Apr 2017
User guide TPS65981, TPS65982, and TPS65986 Host Interface Technical Reference Manual (Rev. A) 06 Feb 2017
Application note TPS6598x GPIO Events 17 Nov 2016
Application note TPS6598x PD Power Negotiations 15 Nov 2016
Application note TPS6598x User Alternate Modes 10 Nov 2016
White paper Circuit protection for your next USB Type-C design white paper 12 Oct 2016
EVM User's guide TPS65981EVM User's Guide 31 Aug 2016
User guide TPS65981, TPS65982, and TPS65986 Firmware User’s Guide (Rev. B) 20 Jul 2016
Application note Using a TPS6598x-EVM to Emulate Type-C and Power Delivery Products (Rev. A) 06 Jul 2016
Application note TPS65982 Designs for Supporting Voltages in USB-PD 'Power Rules' 06 Jun 2016
Application note TPS65982 and TPS65986 Quick Start and System Bring Up (Rev. A) 11 Nov 2015

Design & development

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Evaluation board

TPS65981EVM — TPS65981 USB Type-C™ and USB PD controller, power switch, and high speed multiplexer EVM

The TPS65981EVM is a complete reference design for USB Type-C and Power Delivery Applications featuring a variable DC/DC architecture to optimize board layout and minimize BOM cost.  In addition, when paired with the DP-EXPANSION-EVM the user can emulate a full-featured USB Type-C PD host or (...)
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IDE, configuration, compiler or debugger

TPS6598X-CONFIG TPS65982 Configuration Tool

What you need to get started:

Step 1: Watch the TPS6598X GUI tool videos
Step 2: Download the TPS6598X GUI
Step 3: Order the USB-C-PD-DUO-EVM and read the user's guide
Step 4: Watch the EVM Tutorial


The TPS6598x configuration tool assists in the design phase by providing a GUI interface to configure (...)

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Supported products & hardware

Supported products & hardware

Products
USB Type-C & USB Power Delivery ICs
TPS65981 USB Type-C™ and USB PD controller, power switch, and high-speed multiplexer TPS65982 USB Type-C™ and USB PD controller power switch and high-speed multiplexer TPS65987D USB Type-C® and USB PD controller with integrated power switches TPS65988 Dual port USB Type-C™ and USB PD controller with integrated power switches
Hardware development
Evaluation board
TPS65981EVM TPS65981 USB Type-C™ and USB PD controller, power switch, and high speed multiplexer EVM TPS65982-EVM TPS65982 USB Type-C™ & USB PD controller power switch & high speed multiplexer EVM USB-C-PD-DUO-EVM Power DUO source and sink evaluation module
Software
IDE, configuration, compiler or debugger
TPS6598X-CONFIG TPS6598x configuration tool
Software programming tool

TPS65982-HIUTILITY TPS65982 Host Interface Utility

The TPS6598X Utilities Tool is a set of python scripts used to interact with the TPS65982 and TPS65986 USB Type-C and PD controllers using the device’s Host Interface and an external Windows-based computer. This interface provides a rich variety of functions for both controlling the TPS65982 (...)

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Supported products & hardware

Supported products & hardware

Products
USB Type-C & USB Power Delivery ICs
TPS65981 USB Type-C™ and USB PD controller, power switch, and high-speed multiplexer TPS65982 USB Type-C™ and USB PD controller power switch and high-speed multiplexer
Hardware development
Evaluation board
TPS65982-EVM TPS65982 USB Type-C™ & USB PD controller power switch & high speed multiplexer EVM
Software
Software programming tool
TPS65982-HIUTILITY TPS6598X Host Interface Utility Tool
Simulation model

TPS65981 IBIS Model

SLVMBQ9.ZIP (70 KB) - IBIS Model
CAD/CAE symbol

TPS65981ABIRTQR Design Files

SLVRBE4.ZIP (114 KB)
Simulation tool

PSPICE-FOR-TI — PSpice® for TI design and simulation tool

PSpice® for TI is a design and simulation environment that helps evaluate functionality of analog circuits. This full-featured, design and simulation suite uses an analog analysis engine from Cadence®. Available at no cost, PSpice for TI includes one of the largest model libraries in the (...)
Simulation tool

TINA-TI — SPICE-based analog simulation program

TINA-TI provides all the conventional DC, transient and frequency domain analysis of SPICE and much more. TINA has extensive post-processing capability that allows you to format results the way you want them. Virtual instruments allow you to select input waveforms and probe circuit nodes voltages (...)
User guide: PDF
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