(iTers News) - Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. has taped out ANX74xx USB-C connector chip family that integrates all of silicon elements needed to implement a new generation of USB-C standard.
Ideal for smartphones, tablets, notebooks and wearables, this single chip integrates a cable configuration controller, a port controller and manager, and a high-speed switch for USB 3 and DisplayPort in a single piece of silicon.
In addition, the high-speed switch includes patent-pending circuits to reduce signal attenuation so that no external redriver is required in the USB-C system.
“Over time, the full-featured USB-C cable will replace HDMI cables, and indeed all USB cables, to become the ubiquitous way to transfer power, data and video. With all the integration present in our ANX74xx, no additional chips are needed to implement USB-C, allowing device makers to reduce their design footprint, bill of materials, and time to market,” said Andre Bouwer, vice president of marketing for Analogix. “Moreover, with the ANX74xx manufacturers benefit from unified hardware and software across the full range of device form factors, which makes Analogix the one-stop shop for all USB-C implementations.”
Each of the above configurations can be implemented with a single-chip as follows:
· ANX7428, optimal for X86 based notebooks - 4 lanes of DisplayPort and SuperSpeed USB switching, DisplayPort Alternate Mode, USB-C Port Controller and Power Delivery
· ANX7418, optimal for ARM based smartphones, tablets and action cameras - 2 lanes of DisplayPort and SuperSpeed USB switching, DisplayPort Alternate Mode with SlimPort® transmitter, USB-C Port Controller and Power Delivery
· ANX7408 - SuperSpeed USB switching with USB-C Port Controller and Power Delivery
· ANX7409 - SuperSpeed USB switching with USB-C Port Controller
· ANX7401 - USB-C Port Controller with Power Delivery
· ANX7403 - USB-C Port Controller.
The product line-up is currently sampling and partner reference designs are available now.