All items tagged with USB Power Delivery (66)
IEC Formally Adopts USB Type-C, USB Power Delivery and USB 3.1 Specifications
July 14, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

IEC Formally Adopts USB Type-C, USB Power Delivery and USB 3.1 Specifications

The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) and USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) announced that IEC has formally adopted the latest USB-IF specifications for high-speed data delivery and enhanced usages for device charging. In particular, the USB Type-C Cable and Connector, USB Power Delivery and USB 3.1 (SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps) specifications. These specifications define a truly single-cable solution for audio/video, data and power delivery.
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Silicon Labs Complete USB Type-C Reference Design Now Available for Developers
June 6, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Silicon Labs Complete USB Type-C Reference Design Now Available for Developers

Silicon Labs has introduced a comprehensive reference design that reduces the cost and complexity of developing cables and cable adapters based on the USB Type-C specification. Silicon Labs’ new USB Type-C reference design features cost-effective, ultra-low-power EFM8 microcontrollers (MCUs), USB Power Delivery (PD) protocol stacks certified by the USB Implementation Forum (USB-IF), and USB Billboard Device source code.
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Renesas Electronics Delivers New USB Controller and Power Supply IC Supporting USB Power Delivery 3.0
April 14, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Renesas Electronics Delivers New USB Controller and Power Supply IC Supporting USB Power Delivery 3.0

Renesas Electronics announced a new Universal Serial Bus (USB) Power Delivery (PD) controller that supports USB Power Delivery 3.0. The new controller features DC power supply with safe and secure power delivery technology that implements power supply and data communications over a single USB cable. Renesas also introduced the first power supply IC supporting the power rules requirements in USB 2.0 and 3.0 Power Delivery.
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USB 3.0 Promoter Group Defines Authentication Protocol for USB Type-C
April 13, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

USB 3.0 Promoter Group Defines Authentication Protocol for USB Type-C

The USB 3.0 Promoter Group announced the USB Type-C Authentication specification, defining cryptographic-based authentication for USB Type-C chargers and devices. USB Type-C Authentication empowers host systems to protect against non-compliant USB Chargers and to mitigate risks from maliciously embedded hardware or software in USB devices attempting to exploit a USB connection.
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Microchip Boosts USB-C Connector Revolution With Introduction of Cost-Effective Controller
September 11, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Boosts USB-C Connector Revolution With Introduction of Cost-Effective Controller

Microchip just announced its new UTC2000 Controller to enable simple and quick implementation of the new USB-C reversible-plug connector for all kinds of USB devices and USB cabling in a wide range of applications. A new USB-C Evaluation Kit is also available, enabling designers to convert a traditional USB connector to type C for both UFP and DFP.
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New USB Type-C Connector for SuperSpeed USB and 4K DisplayPort
September 22, 2014 by Joao Martins

New USB Type-C Connector for SuperSpeed USB and 4K DisplayPort

Recently announced by the USB 3.0 Promoter Group, the release of the USB Type-C specification, combines SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps and USB Power Delivery up to 100W, providing a flexible enough solution to fit the varied needs of consumers. Now, VESA confirms the new USB Type-C Connector also enables DisplayPort capabilities.
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