Overcoming Test Challenges of USB Type-C
Application Notes
The USB Type C connector is low profile and enables high speed data transport, orientation independent connection, sophisticated power management capability, high charging current capability and comes with system features that allow for broad use. Though the primary target market for the new connector is for mobile applications such as mobile phones and tablets, it can be used for desktop products as well as consumer electronics. The USB Type-C specification defines a 24 pin interface as well as silicon structure functionality in devices using it which aid discovery, power delivery configuration, and reconfiguration of the interface to use other digital transport protocols.
This application note provides an introduction to the USB Type-C connector, the interface functions it provides, test implications engineers face when integrating the connector into their designs, as well as recommended test solutions. You will also learn practical tools and techniques to address the many test parameters and evolving standards for design and test engineers using oscilloscopes to test and characterize USB Type-C designs.