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USB Power Delivery Makes Circuit Protection Mandatory
On October 18, 2019 in All, Circuit Protection, Computing, Connectors by Steven Keeping
Steven Keeping
The additional voltage and current introduced to the popular USB standard by USB-PD multiplies hazards and makes circuit protection essential. But designing protection against all threats can be complex and expensive. Integrated solutions from chip makers simplify the task.
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Tagged With: Circuit protection, Electrostatic discharge protection, ESD, Overvoltage protection, Universal Serial Bus, USB, USB PD, USB Power Delivery, USB Type-C
USB-C Becomes Standard For Power Delivery
On June 12, 2019 in All, Connectors, Power by Robert Huntley
Robert Huntley
Need to update your product and replace the legacy barrel power connector? Discover how you can transition your device designs using a simple, no-firmware, highly integrated, and USB-IF-certified method from Cypress and Molex.
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Tagged With: barrel connector replacement, BCR, CYPD3177, Cypress, Cypress BCR Controller, Cypress CY4533, Cypress EZ-PD, Molex, Molex USB Type C connectors and cables, USB cable, USB PD, USB power delivery, USB Type C, USB Type-C, USB Type-C plug, USB Type-C receptacle, USB-C, USB-IF
USB 3.2 Doubles Type-C Cable Speed, Adds To Naming Confusion
On September 27, 2017 in All, Connectors, Power by Lynnette Reese
Lynnette Reese
Scheduled to release any day now, the anticipated USB 3.2 spec will double the number of lanes for data transfer and enable full-featured cables to transfer data at 2Gbps. This blog explores the new spec and clarifies the often-confusing USB features and package labels.
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Tagged With: Type-C alternate mode, USB Promoter's Group, USB 3.1 (Gen 1), USB 3.1 (Gen 2), USB 3.2, USB Battery Charging 1.2, USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), USB Power Delivery, USB Type-C Cables

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