USB Type-C®: The universal connector of the future
Support power, data and video all on a single interface
What is USB Type-C?
Power
Capable of supporting up to 240W (48V/5A) of power
Data
Capable of supporting up to 80 Gbps transfer speeds
Video
Capable of supporting 8K video resolutions
Why choose TI USB-C products?
High efficiency and power density
Our USB-C solutions enable designers to achieve more power in smaller spaces and enhance system functionality through comprehensive hardware integration.
Easy-to-use design tools and resources
Through easy-to-use GUI and configuration tools, our USB-C solutions are flexible requiring no custom firmware development or scripting.
Industry engagement
We develop cutting-edge USB-C features in parallel with USB Implementers Forum (IF) specification releases and identify market trends accelerating USB-C adoption across markets.
System-level design support
We offer devices and solutions for entire USB-C applications and architectures.
USB-C architectures
USB-C battery-powered systems can act as a power sink or power source, or provide dual-role power
More battery applications are adopting USB-C for input power to provide a convenient charging experience using readily available USB-C adapters. In order to support USB-C inputs, battery chargers must be able to handle USB-C input power ranges (from 15 W up to 240 W). It is important to find the right battery charger that can handle the application's USB-C input range and efficiently charge the batteries.
Find USB-C products for your battery-powered system:
Designing an Application to Support a Wide Input Voltage and Battery Voltage
100-W integrated evaluation module for USB Type-C PD charging reference design
Integrated USB Type-C® Power Delivery (PD) evaluation module (EVM) and charging reference design
Deliver high power over USB-C from the AC line
USB-C AC adapters dominate battery chargers in consumer electronics. The advent of Extended Power Range and the Universal Fast Charging standard enables wider USB-C adoption of high-power end equipment such as gaming laptops and e-bikes. However, balancing form factor, thermal concerns, scalability, cost and quality while mitigating electromagnetic interference (EMI) becomes increasingly complex.
We offer a comprehensive ecosystem and consistently introduce innovative technologies to address these challenges, empowering you to develop highly compact, efficient, scalable and reliable solutions and speed time to market.
Find USB-C products for your AC power adapter:
High density 65W, USB power delivery (PD) adapter using integrated GaN flyback converter
How an auxless GaN flyback converter can solve AC/DC adapter design challenges
The Benefits of Low-Power GaN in Common AC/DC Power Topologies
Systems operating as a power sink, moving from a proprietary barrel connector to a USB-C port
With USB-C continuing to expand, more and more systems are transitioning from proprietary barrel jacks to a standardized USB-C port. Implementing a standardized charging port such as USB-C potentially eliminates the need for manufacturers to ship a custom adapter with their systems. Instead, consumers can leverage existing USB-C chargers. Our USB-C and USB PD controllers follow the latest standards so that your products can interface with any compliant USB-C power supply.
Find USB-C products for your barrel connector replacement:
Circuit protection for your next USB Type-C design white paper
Replacing Proprietary Barrel Connector with USB-C Port
Enable fast charging in cars with USB-C
With more devices transitioning toward USB-C for charging, there is an increased need for USB-C chargers within cars. Charger integration, power efficiency, bill-of-materials (BOM) size, USB IF compliance and signal integrity are all necessary when designing a USB-C charger for an automotive environment.
Our solutions fully integrate the buck-boost converter and cost-effective power-management devices to reduce the BOM. Through easy-to-use configuration tools, we offer USB-C solutions with configurable power vs. thermal management to address the challenges of limited vehicle space.
Find USB-C products for your automotive USB-C charger:
TPS257xx-Q1 System Power Management (Rev. B)
CISPR 25, Class 5, 400-kHz-rated, 120-W, automotive dual USB Type-C® PD charger reference design
Solving Design Challenges for Automotive USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery
Featured products for automotive USB-C charger
USB-C systems that implement power, data, and/or video
USB-C's ability to support both power and data for various protocols is increasing its deployment in diverse applications. USB-C enables simplified system designs by merging power source and sink features (or both), and facilitates the high-speed transmission and reception of data and video over the USB standardized interface.
We offer USB-C solutions that enable power source and sink capability through USB Power Delivery controller products. We also offer data and video multiplexing and signal-conditioning solutions to support USB-C alternative modes, combining both data and video transmission into one port and cable.
Find USB-C products for power, data and video:
Strengthening the USB Type-C signal chain through redrivers
PD Alternate Mode: DisplayPort (Rev. B)
Docking USB Type-C Power Delivery Reference Design for Personal Electronics Applications
Featured products for USB-C with power, data and video
How TI products can help you achieve Thunderbolt certification
Thunderbolt technology is an Intel-developed connectivity standard that delivers power, data and a video signal over a single USB-C connection. The Thunderbolt certification establishes mandatory minimum requirements for cables, PCs and accessories to help ensure greater reliability and interoperability across devices and vendors.
We offer a variety of ICs designed to support Intel's latest chipsets and enable end products to achieve official Thunderbolt certification, including USB PD controllers, signal multiplexers and port protection ICs.
Find USB-C products for your Thunderbolt design:
Thunderbolt References Designs with TI USB PD Products
Learn more about Thunderbolt technology
USB Type-C Power Delivery and Redriver Reference Design
Featured products for Thunderbolt applications
Discover featured applications
Maximize appliance functionality by enabling convenient charging for consumers
Designing with our USB-C technology adds functionality to appliances.
Benefits:
• The ability to use the same USB-C cord to charge several different appliances helps eliminate e-waste.
• Appliance battery backs can power personal electronics through the USB-C port.
Featured resources
- PMP41083 – 100W integrated USB Type-C® and USB PD charging reference design for 4- to 10-cell batteries
- USB-PD-CHG-EVM-01 – Integrated USB Type-C® Power Delivery (PD) and charging reference design for 2-4 cell batteries EVM
- TPS25751 – USB-C® Power Delivery 3.1 controller with moisture detection and programmable power-supply
- BQ25756 – Stand-alone or I²C-controlled 70-V bidirectional buck-boost charge controller with MPPT
- BQ25798 – I²C controlled, 1-4-cell, 5-A buck-boost solar battery charger with dual-input selector and MPPT
Standardize and unify the power delivery interface for up to 240W with Extended Power Range
Simplify your system designs by providing a complete solution across all stages.
Benefits:
• Standardizing AC/DC adapter types for multiple end products helps eliminate e-waste.
• Advanced features enable high power density and high efficiency.
• High integration reduces bill-of-materials count and costs.
Featured resources
- PMP22244 – 60-W USB Type-C® high-density active clamp flyback with GaN reference design
- The benefits of low-power GaN in common AC/DC power topologies – Technical article
- Enabling Small-Form-Factor AC/DC Adapters With use of Integrated GaN Technology – Application note
Improve efficiency, reliability and flexibility by transmitting power, data and USB data, all on a single connector
Design smart and efficient factory automation applications with our USB-C technology.
Benefits:
• Simplified connectivity between components reduces the need for multiple cables and connectors.
• Improved data transfer and power delivery enable fast and efficient communication between connected devices.
Featured resources
- TUSB1004EVM – TUBS1004 USB 3.2 superspeed+ x2 signal conditioner evaluation module
- TUSB1104EVM – TUBS1104 USB 3.2 superspeed+ x2 signal conditioner evaluation module
Transmit power, data and video over a single USB-C port that supports USB PD
In PC and notebook applications, our devices help enable USB-C capabilities from 15W to 240W, with data rates as high as 10Gbps.
Benefits:
• An integrated power path on USB PD controllers enables up to 240W of power with optional Alternate Mode, such as the DisplayPort™ interface and Thunderbolt™ technology.
• Electrostatic discharge and transient voltage suppression in accordance with International Electrotechnical Commission 61000-4-2 and 61000-4-5.
• Signal-conditioning redrivers improve signal integrity and reduce industry-standard compliance testing efforts.
Featured resources
- TUSB1044RNQEVM – USB Type-C Alternate Mode Re-Driver up to 10G Evaluation Module
- TUSB522PEVM – TUSB522P Evaluation Module USB3.1 5Gbps Dual Channel Redriver
- TMUXHS4446EVM – TMUXHS4446 evaluation module
Add cutting-edge USB-C that supports power, data and video to your next-generation dongle and docking systems
Designing connected peripherals with our USB-C technology adds functionality.
Benefits:
• Enables power, data and video on a single port.
• Ensures high-level quality backed by our close collaboration with industry leaders.
• Supports advanced USB PD functionality such as USB 4.0 and Thunderbolt™ technology..
• Signal-conditioning redrivers improve signal integrity and reduce industry-standard compliance testing efforts.
Featured resources
- PMP40801 – Docking USB Type-C® power delivery reference design for personal electronics applications
- TPS65988DK – Dual port USB-C® Power Delivery controller with integrated power switches for USB4 devices
- TUSB1064 – USB Type-C® DP alt mode 10Gbps linear redriver crosspoint switch for sink side
- TPD6S300A – USB Type-C® port protector: short-to-VBUS overvoltage and 6ch ESD protection with improved OVP
- TPS65988DKEVM – TPS65988DK dual port USB Type-C® and Power Delivery evaluation module
Charge your mobile device while simultaneously transferring data or playing video content to in-vehicle entertainment systems on automotive USB-C ports.
Our solutions for automotive USB-C ports enable improved charging capability, high-speed data transfers and the streaming of entertainment content.
Benefits:
• USB PD controllers enable up to 240W of power with optional Alternate Mode, such as the DisplayPort™ interface and Thunderbolt™ technology.
• Alternate Mode redriver and multiplexers enable ultra high-definition video playback from smartphones, gaming consoles or other consumer mobile devices to rear-seat entertainment systems.
• Improves time to market by reducing efforts to pass compliance testing.
Featured resources
- TUSB501-Q1 – Automotive USB 3.0 5-Gbps single-channel redriver
- TUSB564 – USB Type-C™ 8.1-Gbps DP Alt Mode linear redriver crosspoint switch for sink side
- HD3SS3212-Q1 – Automotive two-channel differential 2:1 & 1:2 USB3.2 mux & demux
- USB-REDRIVER-EVM – USB 2.0 & USB 3.0 redriver evaluation module
- HD3SS3212EVM – Two Channel Differential 2:1/1:2 10Gbps Mux/Demux Evaluation Module
- Ground Shift Phenomenon Recommendation of TPS2583x – Application note