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TUSB546A-DCI

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USB Type-C™ 8.1-Gbps multi-protocol linear redriver crosspoint switch for source side

TUSB546A-DCI

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Product details

Function Type-C Type Active mux Alternate mode Yes External power-path control No Data role DFP USB speed (MBits) 5000 Rating Catalog Dead battery support No Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85
Function Type-C Type Active mux Alternate mode Yes External power-path control No Data role DFP USB speed (MBits) 5000 Rating Catalog Dead battery support No Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85
WQFN (RNQ) 40 24 mm² 6 x 4
  • USB Type-C crosspoint switch supporting
    • USB 3.1 SS + 2 DP lanes
    • 4 DP lanes
  • USB 3.1 Gen1 up to 5 Gbps
  • DisplayPort™ 1.4 up to 8.1 Gbps (HBR3)
  • VESA DisplayPort alt mode DFP redriving crosspoint switch supporting c, d, e and f configurations
  • Ultra-low-power architecture
  • Linear redriver with up to 14 dB equalization
  • Transparent to DisplayPort link training
  • Automatic LFPS de-emphasis control to meet USB 3.1 certification requirements
  • Configuration through GPIO or I2C
  • Intel proprietary DCI capability on USB Type-C™ for closed chassis debugging
  • Hot-plug capable
  • Industrial temperature range: -40ºC to 85ºC (TUSB546AI-DCI)
  • Commercial temperature range: 0ºC to 70ºC (TUSB546A-DCI)
  • 4 mm x 6 mm, 0.4 mm pitch WQFN package
  • USB Type-C crosspoint switch supporting
    • USB 3.1 SS + 2 DP lanes
    • 4 DP lanes
  • USB 3.1 Gen1 up to 5 Gbps
  • DisplayPort™ 1.4 up to 8.1 Gbps (HBR3)
  • VESA DisplayPort alt mode DFP redriving crosspoint switch supporting c, d, e and f configurations
  • Ultra-low-power architecture
  • Linear redriver with up to 14 dB equalization
  • Transparent to DisplayPort link training
  • Automatic LFPS de-emphasis control to meet USB 3.1 certification requirements
  • Configuration through GPIO or I2C
  • Intel proprietary DCI capability on USB Type-C™ for closed chassis debugging
  • Hot-plug capable
  • Industrial temperature range: -40ºC to 85ºC (TUSB546AI-DCI)
  • Commercial temperature range: 0ºC to 70ºC (TUSB546A-DCI)
  • 4 mm x 6 mm, 0.4 mm pitch WQFN package

The TUSB546A-DCI is a VESA USB Type-C™ Alt Mode redriving switch supporting USB 3.1 data rates up to 5 Gbps and DisplayPort 1.4 up to 8.1 Gbps for downstream facing port (Host). The device is used for configurations C, D, E, and F from the VESA DisplayPort Alt Mode on USB Type-C Standard Version 1.1. This protocol-agnostic linear redriver is also capable of supporting other USB Type-C Alt Mode interfaces.

The TUSB546A-DCI provides several levels of receive linear equalization to compensate for inter symbol interference (ISI) due to cable and board trace loss. Operates on a single 3.3-V supply and comes in a commercial temperature range and industrial temperature range.

The TUSB546A-DCI is a VESA USB Type-C™ Alt Mode redriving switch supporting USB 3.1 data rates up to 5 Gbps and DisplayPort 1.4 up to 8.1 Gbps for downstream facing port (Host). The device is used for configurations C, D, E, and F from the VESA DisplayPort Alt Mode on USB Type-C Standard Version 1.1. This protocol-agnostic linear redriver is also capable of supporting other USB Type-C Alt Mode interfaces.

The TUSB546A-DCI provides several levels of receive linear equalization to compensate for inter symbol interference (ISI) due to cable and board trace loss. Operates on a single 3.3-V supply and comes in a commercial temperature range and industrial temperature range.

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* Data sheet TUSB546A-DCI USB Type-C™ DP ALT Mode Linear Redriver Crosspoint Switch datasheet (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 08 May 2019
White paper A Primer on USB Type-C and Power Delivery Applications and Requirements (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 25 Mar 2022
Application note TUSB546A-DCI, TUSB1046A-DCI: Enabling DCI (Rev. A) 01 Aug 2018
Application note Enabling HDMI over Type-C using TUSB546A-DCI 12 Sep 2017
White paper Strengthening the USB Type-C signal chain through redrivers 21 Aug 2017
Technical article How to deliver clean USB Type-C™ signals PDF | HTML 07 Aug 2017
Technical article How to correct 10Gbps performance issues with a USB Type-C™ active redriver multip PDF | HTML 01 Dec 2016
Technical article Why use a USB Type-C™ redriver in your personal electronics designs? PDF | HTML 25 Oct 2016
White paper Alternate Mode for USB Type-C™: Going Beyond USB 26 Sep 2016
EVM User's guide TUSB546 USB Type-C™ Enabler EVM 30 Aug 2016
Technical article How USB will enable the future of automotive infotainment PDF | HTML 08 Oct 2015
White paper Transition existing products from USB 2.0 OTG to USB Type-C 10 Jul 2015
White paper Low-cost implementation of USB Type-C 07 Jul 2015

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