Microchip announced the addition of the UTC2000 USB-C controller to its leading USB device portfolio. With the new equipment, designers covering a wide range of consumer, industrial, and automotive markets can now easily and quickly implement a completely updated USB-C connector in a cost-effective manner, speeding time to market and maximizing Reduced bill of materials. The UTC2000 controller is sampled in a 16-pin QFN package, which is compact and can also deploy USB-C connectors in mobile applications.
The USB-C cable is now ready to be a "universal" cable because it can provide data transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps, continuous power flow of 100W, and ultra-high-bandwidth video capabilities through standby mode-all you need is a cable and a cable . For designers who want to take advantage of new standards at the same ultra-fast transmission speed at the lowest cost point, the UTC2000 controller supports up to 15W of power. It is ideal for a wide range of applications in the consumer market, such as notebooks, printers and accessories, docking stations, mobile devices and battery chargers; in the industrial market for computers and handheld devices; in the automotive market, among other applications, it includes Host, junction box and USB battery charger.
Microchip's expertise in the USB-C standard gives designers the confidence to integrate UTC2000 controllers into their products, giving them confidence that they will meet all the requirements of USB-C compliance. In addition, Microchip makes it easy to take advantage of USB-C while reducing development costs and the risk of product launch delays, the company said.
Microchip's UTC2000 evaluation kit (EVK-UTC2000) supports UTC2000 USB-C controllers, enabling designers to easily convert traditional USB connectors to Type C of UFP and DFP.
