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USB Type-C and Power Delivery

Overview
The Type-C connector has been designed to ensure reversible plug orientation and cable direction, deliver up to 100 W through USB Power Delivery (PD) profiles while supporting proprietary charging algorithms with the Programmable Power Supply feature (PPS),support USB 3.1 with data rates up to 10 Gbit/s and enable other common data communication protocols (Alternate Modes). The new USB Type-C™ connector also ensures  secure data transfer during the authentication process between two devices and safe charging. Thanks also to its small and lean form-factor, the new USB Type-C™ connector is very quickly  gaining traction in the industry. Read more

ST'S USB-IF product offering and resources for Developers

Our cutting-edge silicon technologies and extensive IP portfolio allow us to provide a range of USB-IF certified solutions for USB Type-C and Power Delivery. They are suitable for implementing a variety of sink, source and dual-role ports and for every power level within the standard. They include USB Type-C interfaces and PD controllers – available as either auto-run- hardwired or MCU-based - and authentication solutions, as well as a comprehensive range of devices for data and power line protection.