Cypress Introduces the Industry’s First 7-Port USB-C Hub Controller With USB Power Delivery for Mobile PC Docking Stations
June 27 2018 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Programmable Controller Integrates the
Functions of Five Chips in One
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ: CY), the embedded solutions
leader, today announced the industry’s first 7-port USB-C hub
controller with USB Power Delivery (PD). The programmable EZ-USB®
HX3PD hub controller simplifies USB-C dock system designs by
integrating the functionality of five chips into one, lowering
bill-of-materials (BOM) and reducing board size by as much as 50%.
The highly-integrated controller is ideal for notebook and tablet
docking stations, monitor docks and multi-function USB-C
peripherals.
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Pictured is the evaluation board for
Cypress' EZ-USB HX3PD chip, the industry’s first 7-port USB-C hub
controller with USB Power Delivery. (Photo: Business Wire)
USB-C docks have been complex to design, requiring two USB hubs
to support internal and external connections, a dedicated
controller for every USB-C port that supports USB PD charging,
along with a USB billboard and USB-C bridge controller to report
operating status and connection failures. The EZ-USB HX3PD hub
controller drastically simplifies system design by integrating the
functionality of these chips. Additionally, it reduces footprint
with a 12-mm-by-12-mm package. The controller includes a 7-port,
10-Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 hub, two USB-C ports with USB PD 3.0
charging, and a dock management controller that supports USB
Billboard functionality and secure firmware downloads. The
controller’s programmability enables designers to keep pace with
changes to the USB-C and USB PD specifications and resolve
interoperability issues. The controller also prevents degradation
of USB signals by integrating a configurable USB PHY that improves
signal quality to meet and exceed USB compliance requirements. More
information on the HX3PD solution is available at
www.cypress.com/hx3pd.
“Our new HX3PD hub solution brings 10-Gbps performance to our
leading portfolio of USB hubs for docking solutions, which includes
HX3 and HX3C,” said Ajay Srikrishna, vice president of Cypress’
Wired Connectivity Business Unit. “The controller leverages our
expertise in USB-C and USB Power Delivery to provide a
highly-integrated solution, continuing our long track record of
being first to market with USB-C solutions and extending our
leadership in SuperSpeed USB.”
The USB Type-C and Power Delivery standards are gaining rapid
support with top-tier electronics manufacturers by enabling slim
industrial designs, easy-to-use connectors and cables, and the
ability to transmit multiple protocols and deliver up to 100 Watts
of power. The USB Type-C standard’s 2.4-mm-high connector plug is
significantly smaller than the current 4.5-mm USB Standard-A
connector. More info on Cypress’ USB-C and Power Delivery solutions
is available at www.cypress.com/Type-C.
Product Availability
The EZ-USB HX3PD hub controller family is currently sampling and
is expected to be in production in the third quarter of 2018. HX3PD
is available in a 192-ball BGA package.
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About Cypress
Cypress is the leader in advanced embedded solutions for the
world’s most innovative automotive, industrial, smart home
appliances, consumer electronics and medical products. Cypress’
microcontrollers, analog ICs, wireless and USB-based connectivity
solutions and reliable, high-performance memories help engineers
design differentiated products and get them to market first.
Cypress is committed to providing customers with the best support
and development resources on the planet enabling them to disrupt
markets by creating new product categories in record time. To learn
more, go to www.cypress.com.
Cypress, the Cypress logo and EZ-USB are registered trademarks
and EZ-PD is a trademark of Cypress Semiconductor Corp. All other
trademarks are property of their owners.
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