Cypress Semiconductor Push Programmable Automotive Grade USB-C Controller Meets PD 2.0 Standard

Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: CY), a leader in advanced embedded system solutions, today announced the availability of a highly integrated programmable automotive-grade USB-C controller that supports Negotiated Power (PD). The EZ-PDTMCCG2 controller for cars is certified by the USB-IF (USB Developer Forum) to provide a plug-and-play USB-C user experience for automotive customers. This integrated controller is PD 2.0 compliant and effectively reduces system cost and speeds up charging.

Ajay Srikrishna, vice president of Cypress's Wired Connections division, said: "The market is increasingly demanding fast charging for mobile devices, which has led to the application of USB-C negotiated power supply in the car. Our automotive-grade EZ-PD CCG2 controller targets The in-car charging port and infotainment port are optimized and designed with top automotive suppliers for fast charging and universal connectivity."

The EZ-PD CCG2 controller is a full-featured, ultra-small-size PD controller that supports all downstream port (DFP) and upstream port (UFP) applications. Because of its powerful performance, it is widely used in personal computers, mobile devices, chargers and electronic tag cables. This programmable controller integrates the Arm® Cortex®-M0 core and 32KB of flash memory with simultaneous read and write capabilities for firmware upgrades, so as the USB type-c standard continues to evolve, users will be able to keep up with the changes and Address interoperability issues.

The USB type-c standard is rapidly gaining support from top automotive electronics manufacturers for its slim design, easy-to-use interfaces and cables, and the delivery of multiple protocols and power transmission capabilities of up to 100 watts. The USB type-c standard plug height is only 2.4mm, which is significantly smaller than the existing 4.5mm USB Type-A standard interface.