Cypress Semiconductor Corporation has announced a complete chip and software solution for USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapters (dongles). EZ-PD CCG1-based Type-C to DisplayPort cable solution enables connection between USB Type-C sockets and DisplayPort (DP) or Mini DisplayPort (mDP) sockets, enabling emerging Type-C laptops and displays to Product compatible with earlier models.
The Cypress Type-C to DP solution includes the USB Billboard device class, which allows the adapter to communicate status to hosts that do not support DP. This solution uses Cypress's EZ-PD CCG1 (CYPD1120) Type-C port controller to support DP as one of its backup modes, and uses the CY7C65210 full-speed USB 2.0 controller to support the USB Billboard device class. Cypress demonstrated its Type-C to DP solution interoperability with Apple MacBook, Google Chromebook Pixel and many other systems at the VESA and USB-PD interoperability event in Milpitas, California.
Ajay Srikrishna, vice president of Cypress's USB product line, said: "The market demand for USB Type-C is rapidly increasing, which will require strong demand for adapters connected to older notebooks, displays and other peripherals." "We are based on EZ-PD CCG1's Type-C to DisplayPort adapter solution is a comprehensive solution for this market. It is fully reversible and provides reference schematics, firmware for EZ-PD CCG1 and Billboard Controller devices, and for firmware updates Flash tools. "
The USB Type-C standard has been quickly supported by top PC manufacturers by implementing a slim industrial design, easy-to-use connectors and cables, the ability to transmit multiple protocols, and the ability to transmit 100W power (PD). The previous 7.5W standard. The Type C standard 2.4 mm high connector plug is significantly smaller than the current 4.5 mm USB Type A standard connector. The company says it also allows USB and PCIe or DP signals to be transmitted on the same connector.
