Cypress Semiconductor Corp. has introduced a new universal serial bus (USB) Type-C controller designed for mainstream, desktop and entry-level notebooks.
The ACG1F controller can be used for systems that need to convert legacy USB Type-A ports to USB Type-C ports. The device integrates a VBUS load switch for power and fault protection as well as a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0 processor with 16 GB flash for USB-C programmability.
USB-C is the latest connectivity standard that is quickly catching on in new systems as well as peripheral devices and accessories. The standard allows for reversible plug orientation as well as support for multiple standards including USB 3.1, Thunderbolt, DisplayPort and HDMI.
Market research firm IDC forecasts the market for USB-C will be embedded into more than 80% of all notebooks with 25% of notebooks featuring only USB-C ports by 2022.
“IDC anticipates that USB-C will continue its strong momentum and will be among the fastest growing technologies in personal computers over the next several years due to adoption by manufacturers and consumers alike,” said Linn Huang, vice president for devices and displays at IDC. “Fast, versatile, robust, and you’ll never have to wonder which way is up, USB-C is a game-changer and should eventually reach ubiquity.”
