USB Type-C, A New Power Paradigm

Slowly, as consumers replace or upgrade their electronic devices, USB Type-C is taking over the ports on just about everything. Not only is it becoming the defacto port, it€™s becoming the only port type on may devices. Going away from laptops are a multitude of video ports (VGA, HMDI, Mini HDMI, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt, etc.) €“ never the right one when needed €“ but also charging, audio and any other interface. The USB Type-C is an extremely versatile connector port system. It is also unique from a power point of view. Not only can it source or sink power, it can provide different voltages at different power levels. No longer are we restricted to 5 V and a few watts. Now devices can negotiate their power requirements up to 100 W (20 V @ 5 A) if available. This session gives an overview of the USB Type-C power subsystem from source to sink including the type of power converters that can be used as well as protection and filtering devices required for a successful implementation.