| USB705x, USB 3.1 Certified PD Smart Hub IC
| Built-in Host Flexing and PD Balancing functions
| UPD301A, Standalone USB Type-C PD Controller

As the adoption rate of USB Type-C increases and Power Delivery (PD) becomes widespread, fast charging of various devices has become possible.

On the 30th, Microchip Technology announced two solutions to simplify USB Type-C PD design for various applications, aiming to reduce the complexity and cost of USB Type-C implementation: the USB705x family and the UPD301A controller.


USB-IF certified USB 3.1 Smart Hub, USB705x product family
The USB705x family is one of the USB-IF certified USB 3.1 SmartHub devices that integrates support for Power Delivery (TID1212) and has two unique features called HostFlexing and PDBalancing.

HostFlexing simplifies the user's docking station environment by enabling all USB Type-C ports to function as 'laptop' ports. Therefore, there is no need to attempt to perform the full function of each USB Type-C port or use encryption labels to describe it.

PD balancing enables manufacturers to manage overall system power consumption through centralized control. Consumers can charge devices with multiple built-in PD functions with lower total power consumption.

The USB705x product family combines native support for USB Type-C PD with the 5Gbps SuperSpeed data transfer speed of USB 3.1 to meet consumer demand for faster mobile device charging and data streaming.

Ideal for charging docks, PC monitors, and automotive infotainment, these products (USB7050, USB7051, USB7052, USB7056) provide USB configurations suitable for various PD and USB Type-C design needs.

The USB7050 provides triple upstream and downstream USB Type-C ports with PD support, whereas the USB7056 provides a single upstream port and five conventional USB Type-A downstream ports.

Microchip also provides a new hub and driver support applications available on all mobile devices.


Standalone USB Type-C PD Controller, UPD301A
As the smartphone market increasingly demanded charging at a standard BC of 1.2V or higher, developers felt the need to implement basic high-performance charging functions in the system.

UPD301A is a standalone USB Type-C PD controller that simplifies basic USB Type-C PD charging functions, making it suitable for a wide range of applications from car rear-seat charging to portable devices and public charging stations.

The UPD301A provides a simple standalone solution for implementing USB Type-C PD charging in various applications. It supports both single and dual ports and utilizes a pin-configurable implementation focused on ease of use.

Charles Forni, Vice President of Microchip’s USB and Networking Business Unit, stated, “The adoption of USB Type-C PD in portable devices is accelerating,” adding, “Developers of computer systems and automotive infotainment systems can now easily add USB Type-C PD capabilities to their designs.”

"He added, 'From hub-based data management to standalone power supply, Microchip is continuously investing in the development and growth of its USB Type-C product portfolio to meet customer demands.'"

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