ZHCSOR0 August 2021 TPS25868-Q1 , TPS25869-Q1
PRODUCTION DATA
For a detailed description of the Type-C specification, refer to the USB-IF website to download the latest released version. Some of the basic concepts of the Type-C spec that pertains to understanding the operation of the TPS2586x-Q1 (a DFP device) are described as follows.
USB Type-C removes the need for different plug and receptacle types for host and device functionality. The Type-C receptacle replaces both the Type-A and Type-B receptacles since the Type-C cable is plug-able in either direction between the host and device. A host-to-device logical relationship is maintained by the configuration channel (CC). Optionally, hosts and devices can be either providers or consumers of power when USB PD communication is used to swap roles.
All USB Type-C ports operate in one of following data modes:
Port types:
Valid DFP-to-UFP connections:
HOST-MODE PORT | DEVICE-MODE PORT | DUAL-ROLE PORT | |
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Host-Mode Port | No Function | Works | Works |
Device-Mode Port | Works | No Function | Works |
Dual-Role Port | Works | Works | Works(1) |