Diodes Incorporated offers a number of products for the emerging USB Type-C connector standard for ultra-mobile notebook / all-in-one PCs, tablets, and smartphones. They include high-performance crossbar switches, mux switches, USB 3.1 Gen2/Gen1, and DisplayPort 1.4/1.2 redrivers/repeaters, and USB power solutions such as charger controllers, charger detection, intelligent power switches, AC-DC and DC-DC converter solutions, transient voltage protection voltage protection, and discrete MOSFETs.

USB Type-C is a new standard 10 Gbps reversible plug/receptacle providing a multi-function single cable solution for USB, power, audio/video, and data. Its small profile suits multiple applications including smartphones, tablets, laptops, all-in-one PCs, storage peripherals, and Ultra HD displays.

Features

• Lowest loss signal mux/crossbar switches provide the crossover function at the Type-C connector
• USB 3.1 Gen2/DP 1.4 redrivers and active muxes help in compensating for the channel losses for extended PCB and cable distances
• USB-C controllers integrated with USB3.1 Gen2 mux and V_CONN switch provide easy conversion to Type-C
• Extensive power management portfolio includes intelligent power switches, discrete power MOSFET, transient voltage suppressors, and AC/DC and DC/DC converters
• Key reference designs for notebook, tablet, docking station, monitor, smartphone, and charger and adapters working with their partners ensuring smooth working in those applications