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Type-C Connector Knowledge

2022-07-29

Type-C Basic Characteristics

  • Reversible plugging (can be inserted either way)

  • High-speed data transfer: Up to 10Gbps

Pin Definitions

  • TX/RX: Two sets of differential signals for data transmission.

  • CC1 & CC2 Functions:

    • Detect plug orientation (front/back)

    • Distinguish between DFP (Host) and UFP (Device)

    • Configure VBUS (supports USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery (PD) modes)

    • Provide Vconn power (when the cable has an embedded chip, one CC line carries signals while the other supplies Vconn power)

    • Enable alternate modes (e.g., Audio, DisplayPort, PCIe, etc.)

  • VBUS & GND: Each has 4 pins, enabling up to 100W power delivery (requires USB PD support for 20V/5A).

  • SBU1 & SBU2 (Sideband Use): Used in special transmission modes.

  • D+/D-: Legacy pins for backward compatibility with older USB standards.

Type-C Power Delivery Direction

Type-C devices operate in three modes:

  1. DFP (Downstream Facing Port): Acts only as Source (Host), e.g., chargers.

  2. UFP (Upstream Facing Port): Acts only as Sink (Device), e.g., flash drives, mice, keyboards, or older phones (UFP Type-C).

  3. DRP (Dual-Role Port): Can switch between Source and Sink, e.g., modern phones, tablets, laptops.

Scenarios for a Type-C Phone:

  • If the phone has a UFP port, it will always be charged (by a charger or PC).

  • If the phone has a DRP port:

    • Connected to a charger (DFP): Phone acts as UFP and gets charged.

    • Connected to a laptop, another phone, or power bank:

      1. Random role assignment: Devices may swap roles (Host/Sink) on each plug/unplug (requires PD protocol).

      2. Preference-based role assignment: Newer Type-C specs introduce:

        • DRP Try.SRC: Prefers being Source when connected to DRP/DRP Try.SNK.

        • DRP Try.SNK: Prefers being Sink when connected to DRP/DRP Try.SRC.


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