Cypress Introduces the Industry's First Two-Port USB-C Power Delivery Controller for PCs

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- INTERNATIONAL CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW – Cypress Semiconductor Corp. CY, the market's leading USB innovator, today announced the world's first two-port USB-C controller with Power Delivery (PD). The new EZ-PD™ CCG4 controller offers a highly reliable and integrated solution for desktops, notebooks and other systems with two USB-C ports. The controller includes 128KB flash memory that can store dual-firmware images for a fail-safe boot, increasing the reliability of the system, and it enables firmware updates in the field. More information on the CCG4 controller is available at http://www.cypress.com/ccg4.

The EZ-PD CCG4 controller integrates an ARM^® Cortex^®-M0 processor, 128KB flash memory, two 1W V_conn Field-Effect Transistors (FETs) that provide power to USB-C cables, and four analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that protect the system against overvoltage and overcurrent conditions. Integrated electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection circuits provide system-level protection up to 15kV. CCG4 also contains 4 serial communication blocks, each of which can be configured to I²C, SPI or UART serial protocols.

"Cypress's highly-integrated EZ-PD CCG4 controllers enable our top-tier customers to implement multiple USB-C ports by reducing system complexity and bill of materials," said Ajay Srikrishna, vice president of the USB product line at Cypress. "In addition to PCs, the field-upgradeable controllers also enable new multi-port usage models for power banks, monitors and docking stations."

The USB Type-C standard is gaining rapid support with top-tier PC and electronics manufacturers by enabling slim industrial designs, easy-to-use connectors and cables, and the ability to transmit multiple protocols and deliver up to 100W of power. The USB Type-C standard's 2.4-mm-high connector plug is significantly smaller than current 4.5-mm USB Standard-A connector.  In addition to the transport of USB signals, DisplayPort and Thunderbolt signals can be delivered over the same connector via the USB Type-C standard's Alternate Mode capability.

Product Availability
Cypress is now sampling the EZ-PD CCG4 controller in a 40-pin QFN package optimized for PCs and accessories. The CY4541 evaluation kit for CCG4 is available for pre-order now and will begin shipping in mid-January 2016. More information on Cypress's USB power delivery solutions is available at www.cypress.com/Type-C.

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About Cypress
Cypress CY delivers high-performance, high-quality solutions at the heart of today's most advanced embedded systems, from automotive, industrial and networking platforms to highly interactive consumer and mobile devices. With a broad, differentiated product portfolio that includes NOR flash memories, F-RAM™ and SRAM, Traveo™ microcontrollers, the industry's only PSoC^® programmable system-on-chip solutions, analog and PMIC Power Management ICs, CapSense^® capacitive touch-sensing controllers, and Bluetooth^® Low-Energy and USB connectivity solutions, Cypress is committed to providing its customers worldwide with consistent innovation, best-in-class support and exceptional system value. To learn more, go to www.cypress.com.

Cypress, the Cypress logo, PSoC and CapSense are registered trademarks and EZ-PD, F-RAM and Traveo are trademarks of Cypress Semiconductor Corp. All other trademarks are property of their owners.

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