Allegro MicroSystems offers a number of products for the emerging USB Type-C® connector standard for ultra-mobile notebook / all-in-one PCs, tablet, and smartphones. They include high performance crossbar switches, Mux Switches, c switch and ic switch, USB 3.1 Gen2/ Gen1 and Display Port 1.4/ 1.2 ReDrivers/ Repeaters, and USB power delivery or USB Type-C power delivery (USB PD or USB C PD) solutions; such as charger controller, 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 10Gbps reversible plug/ receptacle providing multi-function single-cable solution for USB, Power, USB C PD, Audio/ Video & Data, and C display. Its small profile suits multiple applications including smartphones, tablets, laptops, all-in-one PCs, storage peripherals, and ultra HD displays.

USB Type-C Smartphone Solutions

USB Type-C Display Monitor and HDTV Solutions

USB Type-C Docking Station Solutions

USB Type-C AC/DC Chargers/Adapters Solutions

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 compensate for the channel losses for extended PCB and cable distances.

USB-C controllers integrated with USB3.1 Gen2 mux and VCONN switch provide easy conversion to Type-C.

USB charging controller provides the charging function for the host to the device during the sleep mode by connecting the power through a power USB switch.

USB Type-C Charger detection/ Protection ICs help identify the charger interface connected to the device and protect the USB port connected to the device, and power a USB controller.

Extensive power management portfolio include intelligent power switches, discrete power MOSFET, transient voltage suppressors, AC/DC and DC/DC converters.

Key reference designs for notebook, tablet, docking station, monitor, smartphone, and charger and adapters. We work closely with our partners to ensure smooth working solutions in these applications.

USB Type-C is a trademark of USB Implementers Forum.

Allegro MicroSystems Distributor's system expertise and large selection of reference designs allow engineers to design smarter, more robust USB Type-C systems that create safer and efficient environments for USB Type-C market.