TI's new USB Type-C™ docking system design can cut solution size in half
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TI's new USB Type-C™ docking system design can cut solution size in half

Multiport minidock reference design speeds development of USB Type-C and Power Delivery docking stations

DALLAS, Aug. 11, 2016 — (PRNewswire) — Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced a multiport USB Type-C and Power Delivery (PD) minidock reference design that provides audio, USB data, power and video support. This new TI Designs reference design can be powered by a traditional power adapter, USB Type-C adapter or notebook computer, offering end users flexible, intelligent functionality. The reference design provides a fully tested, verified plan for a 2- by 4-inch dock, at least 50 percent smaller than existing docking solutions. To download the reference design, test data, schematic and more, visit www.ti.com/minidock-pr.

TI's multiport minidock reference design speeds development of USB Type-C and Power Delivery docking stations

At the core of the USB Type-C and Power Delivery Minidock with Video and Charging Support Reference Design (TIDA-01243) is the TPS65982 USB Type-C and PD controller. The TPS65982 enables dual-role port USB Type-C functionality, capable of delivering 60 watts of power and supporting DisplayPort Alternate Mode and USB data transmission. In addition, the design features the TPS65986 USB Type-C and PD controller, HD3SS3212 SuperSpeed multiplexer, TUSB321 dual-role port controller and HD3SS460 Alternate Mode multiplexer, which work together to provide dual-role port capability for power, data and video transfer.

Key features and benefits

TI and USB Type-C
The minidock design features the industry's most complete portfolio of USB Type-C-compliant products and resources. As a founding member of the USB Implementers Forum and with more than 20 years of experience engineering USB-compliant products, TI enables designers to deliver the most innovative end solutions built on a foundation of high-performance products.

Pricing and availability
The minidock TI Designs reference design (TIDA-01243) is now available for download. Additionally, an evaluation module allows designers to quickly evaluate and implement their minidock designs. Get started now with the USB-CTM-MINIDK-EVM, available today for US$499 from the TI store and authorized distributors.

Learn more about USB Type-C and Power Delivery (PD) from TI

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