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World’s First USB PD E-Marker Transmission Control IC, Certified by USB-IF for USB4 and Intel (2020.09.22)
TAIPEI, Taiwan - eEver Technology, Inc. and Etron Technology, Inc. jointly announce that their new USB Type-C E-Marker controller IC, EJ903, has been certified by USB-IF for USB4 Cables and Intel for Thunderbolt 4 Cables. This positions eEver and Etron Tech as the world’s first supplier of USB-IF certified USB4 & Intel certified Thunderbolt 4 E-Marker ICs, advancing next-generation, top-performing electrical cables to the market |
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USB-IF Publishes USB Device Class Specification for MIDI Devices v2.0 (2020.07.20)
USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF announced an updated USB Device Class Definition for MIDI Devices, Version 2.0 in support of MIDI 2.0 devices. The standard represents an industry-wide effort by the USB-IF, MIDI Manufacturers Association (MMA), and Association of Musical Electronics Industry (AMEI) to provide MIDI users with an expanded MIDI environment connected by USB |
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Synopsys Introduces Industry's First Complete USB4 IP Solution (2020.06.04)
Synopsys introduced the industry's first complete DesignWare USB4 IP solution consisting of controllers, routers, PHYs, and verification IP. The DesignWare USB4 IP operates at up to 40 Gbps, which is twice the maximum data rate of USB 3 |
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STMicroelectronics Reveals Innovative Synchronous-Rectification Controller (2020.04.14)
The STMicroelectronics SRK1001 secondary-side synchronous-rectification controller introduces adaptive features that cut bill-of-materials costs, minimize circuit size, and simplify the design of power adapters, chargers, USB Power Delivery outlets, and lighting power supplies based on flyback topologies |
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Keysight Helps Accelerate Industry Adoption of USB4 Standard (2019.12.20)
Keysight Technologies announced that the company’s early research and development in high-speed digital technology will enable the 5G and IoT device ecosystems to accelerate adoption of the recently released USB4 specification |
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USB-IF Officially Announces Publication of USB4 Specification (2019.09.04)
USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), the support organization for the advancement and adoption of USB technology, today announced the publication of the USB4 specification, a major update to deliver the next-generation USB architecture that complements and builds upon the existing USB 3 |
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USB 3.1 Flash Drive Key for Industrial Applications (2019.06.27)
Swissbit announces the introduction of its U-50n (Nano) - a small and robust USB 3.1 flash drive with capacities from 8 to 64GB intended for IoT and industrial applications which need more than just a USB drive.
The new U-50n offers all the features required by demanding applications |
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UL Showcases Portable USB-IF USB Type-CTM Security Solution for the First Time at COMPUTEX (2019.05.29)
TAIPEI, Taiwan - UL this year at USB Implementers Forum, Inc. showcased their USB Type-CTM security solutions at the world-renowned COMPUTEX communications. The product is set to provide technical solutions for both industry security and performance |
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USB Promoter Group Announces USB4 Specification (2019.03.05)
The USB Promoter Group today announced the pending release of the USB4 specification, a major update to deliver the next generation USB architecture that compliments and builds on the existing USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 architectures |
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USB-IF Launches USB Type-C Authentication Program (2019.01.03)
USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) today announced the launch of its USB Type-C Authentication Program, marking an important milestone for the optional USB security protocol. The USB Type-C Authentication specification defines cryptographic-based authentication for USB Type-C chargers and devices |
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Renesas Electronics Announces Industry’s First USB-C Combo Buck-Boost Battery Charger (2018.12.06)
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the industry’s first USB-C buck-boost battery charger to support both Narrow Voltage Direct Charging (NVDC) and Hybrid Power Buck-Boost (HPBB) charging for notebooks, ultrabooks, tablets, and power banks using the reversible USB Type-C connector cable |
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Industry's First 200/100-W USB Type-C and USB PD Controllers with Fully Integrated Power Paths (2018.09.18)
Texas Instruments (TI) introduced two new USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery (PD) controllers, with fully integrated power paths to simplify designs, minimize solution size and speed time to market. The TPS65987D and TPS65988 offer system designers the industry's highest level of integration which can reduce design complexity and overall cost |
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Faraday Unveils the Industry’s Smallest USB 2.0 OTG PHY IP (2018.08.16)
HSINCHU, Taiwan - Faraday Technology Corporation, a Taiwanese ASIC design service and IP provider, today announced the availability of the industry’s smallest USB 2.0 OTG PHY on UMC 40nm. The silicon-proven solution is targeted at consumer applications, such as MFP, DSC, USB portable devices, IoT, wearables, and MCU’s |
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USB-IF Introduces Fast Charging to Expand its Certified USB Charger Initiative (2018.01.09)
USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) today announced the expansion of its Certified USB Charger Compliance and Logo Program to include Certified USB Fast Chargers. Certified USB Fast Chargers support the Programmable Power Supply (PPS) feature of the USB Power Delivery 3 |
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Molex Introduces the USB Smart Modules (2017.12.11)
Molex has merged automotive-grade durability with mass availability on its line of USB Smart Charge Modules. Manufactured specifically for customers’ automotive and commercial vehicles that require a smart-charge USB module, Molex products feature state-of-the-art design to give users maximum performance |
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Holtek New HT32FP2350/2450 USB Power Delivery Fast Charger MCU (2017.11.02)
Holtek announces the release of two new USB-PD (USB Power Delivery) Fast Charger MCUs, the HT32FP2350 and HT32FP2450. These devices can both implement PD 3.0 communication and can be integrated with power management circuitry and used in products such as car chargers, mobile power banks and many others |
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M31 and Corigine Launch the World's First 28nm USB-IF Certified Superspeed+ USB 3.1 Gen 2 IP (2017.10.19)
M31 Technology Corporation, a global Silicon Intellectual Property (IP) boutique, today announced that Corigine’s USB 3.1 Gen 2 PC host and device controller intellectual property (IP) with M31 28nm PHY is certified by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) and compliant with USB SuperSpeed+, the fastest USB speed standard |
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Silicon Labs Introduces USB Type-C Rechargeable Battery Packs (2017.10.11)
Silicon Labs has introduced a comprehensive reference design to simplify the development of USB Type-C rechargeable lithium ion battery packs used to power smartphones, tablets, laptops, headphones and other portable devices.
The reference design includes everything developers need to create dual-role port (DRP) applications with USB Type-C power delivery (PD) |
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TI Single-chip Buck-boost Battery Charge Controllers Enabling USB Type-C and USB PD Support (2017.07.19)
Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a pair of flexible, single-chip buck-boost battery charge controllers for one- to four-cell (1S to 4S) designs.
The bq25703A and bq25700A synchronous charge controllers support charging through USB Type-C and other USB ports in end equipment ranging from notebooks and tablets to power banks, drones and smart home applications |
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Littelfuse TVS Diode Arrays with High Surge Tolerance Protect DC Powerlines for PoweredUSB Interface (2017.07.10)
Littelfuse announced a series of TVS Diode Arrays (SPA Diodes) optimized to protect DC powerlines for PoweredUSB interfaces from damaging electrostatic discharges (ESDs).
SP11xx Series TVS Diode Arrays employ Zener diodes fabricated in a proprietary silicon avalanche technology to protect each I/O pin in the interface |
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