Cypress Semiconductor announced that it will provide samples of a USB Type-C hub controller with USB power supply. The product is said to be the first in the industry and was demonstrated at the Computex 2016 trade show. The USB Type-C and Power Transmission Specification of the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has been supported by top PC manufacturers through ultra-thin industrial design, easy-to-use connectors and cables, and the ability to transmit multiple protocols Provides up to 100W of power-a significant improvement over the previous 7.5W standard. Cypress's new EZ-USB HX3C hub controller provides these companies with an integrated USB Type-C hub solution to bring a new generation of notebook docking stations, displays and accessories to the market.
Their new solution integrates a USB 3.1 Gen 1 hub controller, a USB Billboard controller and two USB Type-C port controllers into a space-saving 10mm x 10mm BGA package. The hub controller presents itself to the connected device as a composite hub, providing three exposed downstream ports and one non-removable port. Two USB Type-C port controllers are associated with the upstream port and one downstream port of the hub, respectively, supporting dual role ports (DRP) on the upstream port and downward ports (DFP) on the downstream port. The non-removable port is permanently connected to the embedded USB Billboard controller and can be enabled or disabled through configuration settings. In addition to USB Power Delivery, the device also supports USB battery charging v1.2 (BC 1.2) and Apple charging standards for all its downstream ports,
Mark Fu, senior marketing director of Cypress's USB business unit, said: "The integration of four chips makes HX3C the most compelling USB hub solution for multiple USB Type-C ports that require power and battery support. Application of charging standards. "Compared with discrete solutions, HX3C can help customers save 30% of PCB size and 10% of BOM cost. HX3C significantly reduces the system design complexity of USB Type-C docks, displays and accessories, and helps PC OEMs quickly expand their USB Type-C and Power Delivery product families. "
USB-IF Jeff Ravencraft states: "The slim mechanical design of USB Type-C, reversible plug orientation, scalable power transfer and backup mode provides end users with an easy-to-use single cable solution for data, video and Power. "President and Chief Operating Officer. "We welcome Cypress' continued expansion of its USB Type-C and power delivery portfolio, which is further driving the rapid development of the USB ecosystem."
