USB-C™ to DisplayPort Active Cable Reference Design
TIDA-01620
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Description
The USB-C™ to DisplayPort Active Cable reference design is a framework that can enable DisplayPort video signaling over a USB-C connection. Traditionally, DisplayPort connectors are the only way to transfer DisplayPort video but this connector can be large and are not ideal for small electronics. While a smaller USB Type-C connector allows DisplayPort video to transfer from smaller electronics, these cables are shorter, ranging from 1 – 2 meters in length. This design features DisplayPort video transfers over 5-meter cables with a single USB-C cable connection, enabling –DisplayPort communication between legacy DisplayPort sink to new USB-C source.
Features
- Bi-directional USB-C to DisplayPort
- Supports VESA DisplayPort Alt Mode to USB-C
- UFP and DFP configuration
- Integrated USB Billboard
- Operates over entire VCONN range of 2.7 V to 5.5 V
- Supports up to 5 meter DisplayPort cable
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ESD122 |
Dual 0.2-pF, ±3.6-V, ±18-kV ESD protection diode for USB Type-C and HDMI 2.0 |
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MSP430F5528 |
25 MHz MCU with 128KB Flash, 8KB SRAM, 12-bit ADC, comparator, DMA, UART/SPI/I2C, USB, HW multiplier |
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TPD1E05U06 |
0.4-pF, 5.5-V, ±12-kV ESD protection diode in 0402 package for High Speed Interfaces |
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TPD4E02B04 |
Quad 0.25-pF, ±3.6-V, ±12-kV ESD protection diode for USB 3.0, HDMI 2.0 & High Speed Signals |
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TPD4E05U06 |
Quad 0.5-pF, 5.5-V, ±12-kV ESD protection diode for USB, HDMI & High Speed Interfaces |
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TPS63051 |
Tiny Single Inductor Buck Boost Converter |
Buck-boost & inverting regulators |
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TUSB422 |
USB PD TCPCi Port Controller |
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TUSB544 |
USB Type-C™ 8.1-Gbps multi-protocol linear redriver |
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