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What can USB Type C actually do?

There are three major features of USB Type C.

  • Compatible with reversible
  • High power can be supplied by Power Delivery function
  • Data such as video output can also be transferred



The big advantage of the above is that it allows you to combine many cables, such as HDMI and power cables, into one. However, there are various types of USB Type C, from devices that only supply power, such as portable batteries, to products that transmit both power and data.

In this article, we will introduce USB Type C Solutions depending on the usage method, including block diagrams, proposed devices, and their features. The usage method is as follows.

【how to use】
1. Only charging portable batteries etc.
2. Speed up data transfer USB3.1/USB3.2 Gen1/Gen2
3.Alternative Mode that can also output video

4. USB signal line

1. Only charging portable batteries etc.

By using the Type C Controller, you can charge a lithium-ion battery from the USB Type C terminal, or send power from the lithium-ion battery to an external device through the USB Type C terminal. In addition, the power can be transmitted up to 240W using the Power Delivery function.

Power delivery function

Power delivery function

Block Diagram

Type C Only Power Delivery Block Diagram
Type C Only Power Delivery Block Diagram

List of proposed devices

The table below summarizes devices that can be proposed using block diagrams for charging only, such as portable batteries.

function model number Manufacture name Product Summary
Buck-Boost MAX77961/MAX77962 Analog Devices 3A/6A 25VIN USB-C Buck-Boost Charger with Built-in FET for 2S/3S Li-ion Battery
CC logic PD controller PTN5110 NXP Semiconductors Controller capable of implementing USB Type-C CC detection and Power Delivery (PD) physical layer functions
FL7112 Parade Technologies Advanced Type-C Power Delivery controller supporting PD 3.0
FL7102 Advanced Type-C Power Delivery controller supporting PD 3.0
Charger MAX77751 Analog Devices CC, BC1.2 detection for USB Type-C (up to 5V, 3A, not compatible with PD) + 1 cell lithium-ion battery charger (JETA compliant)
Load Switch PTN36043 NXP Semiconductors Both Sink/Source, 100W compatible, VBUS 20V withstand voltage 5A
FPF2895C Onsemi Small package (2.6mm x 1.7mm), rich protection features
Protect MAX20323 Analog Devices USB Type-C CC pin overvoltage protector. OVLO threshold: 5.75V ±0.2V, surge immunity: ±90V
MAX17613A 4.5V to 60V, 3A current limiter with built-in OV, UV, and reverse protection (surge stopper for VBUS)
NX20P0408 NXP Semiconductors Overvoltage protection for USB2.0 D+/- signal lines
NX20P0407 Overvoltage protection for CC, SBU signal lines

2. Speed up data transfer USB3.1/USB3.2 Gen1/Gen2

This is a block diagram that supports USB3.1/USB3.2 Gen1/Gen2 to speed up data transfer.

Block Diagram

USB Type C block diagram of USB3.1/USB3.2 Gen1/Gen2
USB Type C block diagram of USB3.1/USB3.2 Gen1/Gen2

List of proposed devices

The table below summarizes the devices that can be proposed using the USB Type C block diagram with USB3.1/USB3.2 Gen1/Gen2.

function model number Manufacture name Product Summary
Buck-Boost  MAX77961/MAX77962 Analog Devices 3A/6A 25VIN USB-C Buck-Boost Charger with Built-in FET for 2S/3S Li-ion Battery
CC logic PD controller PTN5110 NXP Semiconductors Controller capable of implementing USB Type-C CC detection and Power Delivery (PD) physical layer functions
FL7112 Parade Technologies Advanced Type-C Power Delivery controller supporting PD 3.0
FL7102 Advanced Type-C Power Delivery controller supporting PD 3.0
Charger MAX77751 Analog Devices CC, BC1.2 detection for USB Type-C (up to 5V, 3A, not compatible with PD) + 1 cell lithium-ion battery charger (JETA compliant)
Load Switch NX20P3483 NXP Semiconductors Supports both Sink/Source for USB PD, maximum 100W at Sink (Sink: VBUS 20V & 5A, Source: VBUS 6V & 3.4A)
FPF2895C Onsemi Small package (2.6mm x 1.7mm), rich protection features
MUX / Redirver  PTN36043 NXP Semiconductors USB 3.1 Gen1 1x2 (TX/RX) Multi Port Re-driver with Active MUX function
MUX FL7201 Parade Technologies 2:1 bidirectional passive switch suitable for USB Type-C multiplexer or demultiplexer applications
Protect MAX20323 Analog Devices USB Type-C CC pin overvoltage protector. OVLO threshold: 5.75V ±0.2V, surge immunity: ±90V
MAX17613A 4.5V to 60V, 3A current limiter with built-in OV, UV, and reverse protection (surge stopper for VBUS)
NX20P0408 NXP Semiconductors Overvoltage protection for USB2.0 D+/- signal lines
NX20P0407 Overvoltage protection for CC, SBU signal lines
Redriver PTN36241G NXP Semiconductors USB 3.1 Gen1 1x1(TX/RX) Single Port Redriver
PTN36502 USB3.1 Gen1 & Alternate 4 Lane DP1.2 compatible Re-driver
USB super speed Lane Intel Can be supported with FPGA transceiver block + partner IP

3. Alternative Mode that can also output video

This is a block diagram assuming Alternative Mode, which uses USB Type C to output video to a display, etc.

Block Diagram

USB Type C Alternative Mode Block Diagram
USB Type C Alternative Mode Block Diagram

List of proposed devices

The table below summarizes the devices that can be proposed using the USB Type C Alternative Mode block diagram.

function model number Manufacture name Product Summary
Buck-Boost MAX77961/MAX77962 Analog Devices 3A/6A 25VIN USB-C Buck-Boost Charger with Built-in FET for 2S/3S Li-ion Battery
CC logic PD controller PTN5110 NXP Semiconductors Controller capable of implementing USB Type-C CC detection and Power Delivery (PD) physical layer functions
FL7112 Parade Technologies Advanced Type-C Power Delivery controller supporting PD 3.0
FL7102 Advanced Type-C Power Delivery controller supporting PD 3.0
Charger MAX77751 Analog Devices CC, BC1.2 detection for USB Type-C (up to 5V, 3A, not compatible with PD) + 1 cell lithium-ion battery charger (JETA compliant)
Load Switch PTN36043 NXP Semiconductors Both Sink/Source, 100W compatible, VBUS 20V withstand voltage 5A
FPF2895C Onsemi Small package (2.6mm x 1.7mm), rich protection features
MUX PTN36502 NXP Semiconductors USB3.1 and DP multiplexer and Redriver function
FL7201 Parade Technologies 2:1 bidirectional passive switch suitable for USB Type-C multiplexer or demultiplexer applications
Protect MAX20323 Analog Devices USB Type-C CC pin overvoltage protector. OVLO threshold: 5.75V ±0.2V, surge immunity: ±90V
MAX17613A 4.5V to 60V, 3A current limiter with built-in OV, UV, and reverse protection (surge stopper for VBUS)
NX20P0408 NXP Semiconductors Overvoltage protection for USB2.0 D+/- signal lines
NX20P0407 Overvoltage protection for CC, SBU signal lines
Complete block diagram PS8705 Parade Technologies Addresses requirements for implementing USB Type-C connectors on USB host devices that support VESA DisplayPort Alt Mode Standard
PS8750 Addresses the requirements for implementing a USB Type-C connector on a USB host device that supports VESA DisplayPort Alt Mode Standard
PS8830 USB4, DisplayPort2.0, and Thunderbolt3.0 retimer products for host applications
PS8833 USB4, DisplayPort2.1, and Thunderbolt4 retimer products for host applications
KM864741 Nuvoton Technology Multi-protocol compatible bidirectional Re-Timer, also compatible with USB4
KM864742 Multi-protocol compatible bidirectional Re-Timer, built-in e-Marker, also compatible with USB4

4. USB signal line

This is a block diagram of the USB signal line.

Block Diagram

USB signal line block diagram
USB signal line block diagram

List of proposed devices

The table below summarizes the devices that can be proposed using the block diagram of the USB signal line.

function model number Manufacture name Product Summary
Common Mode Line Filter 744231091 Würth Elektronik Current compensated data line filter with high common mode noise suppression at high frequencies
Filter 885012208094 Ceramic: NP0 (Class I), X5R (Class II), X7R (Class II)
74438356012 Magnetic iron alloy allows high rated current/Compact design/With magnetic shielding
74279226101 Specified peak current capability/ultra low R DC/high rated current up to 10.5A
SMT Common Mode Line Filter 7442335600 Current compensated data line filter with high common mode noise suppression at high frequencies
TVS Diode 824014885 Fast turn-on/low clamping voltage/ultra-low capacitance
824012823 Fast turn-on/low clamping voltage/ultra-low capacitance
824045810 Fast turn-on/low clamp voltage/high ESD withstand voltage
USB Type-C Receptacle 632723130112 USB3.1 Type C THR/SMD 1.6mm

At the end

So far, we have introduced the USB Typec C through a block diagram.
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