TUSB546EVM: USB Type-C Alternate Mode Redriver Switch

The TUSB546 USB Type-C™ Alternate Mode Redriver Switch Evaluation Module (TUSB546EVM) provides a USB Type-C Alternate Mode redriver switch that enables 5Gbps USB data and 8.1Gbps DisplayPort™ video over a USB Type-C downstream facing port (host) interface. The EVM features a two-chip solution with the TUSB546-DCI 5G USB Type-C linear redriver switch and the TPS65982 Type-C PD controller to provide better signal integrity for USB and video, as well as power delivery functionality.

Features:

• USB Type-C crosspoint switch supporting:

  – USB 3.1 SS + 2 DP Lanes

  – 4 DP Lanes

• USB 3.1 Gen1 up to 5 Gbps

• DisplayPort 1.4 up to 8.1 Gbps (HBR3)

• VESA DisplayPort alt mode DFP redriving crosspoint switch supporting c, d, e and f configurations

• Ultra-low-power architecture

• Linear redriver with up to 14 dB equalization

• Transparent to DisplayPort link training

• Automatic LFPS de-emphasis control to meet USB 3.1 certification requirements

• Configuration through GPIO or I²C

• Hot-plug capable

• Industrial temperature range: -40°C to 85°C (TUSB546I-DCI)

• Commercial temperature range: 0°C to 70°C (TUSB546-DCI)