Diodes launches USB-C development kit

Update: August 6, 2023
Diodes launches USB-C development kit

Capabilities include:

High power peak efficiency: 93.5%

High power factor: 0.90 over line over 60% load

Ultra-low total harmonic distortion (THD): 18% over line over 60% load

Low standby power: 43mW

Lowest switch temperature: 75°C

The kit uses three main Diodes controllers and two SuperGaN FETs from Transphorm:

The AP3306: A highly integrated ACF controller designed for ultra-low standby power and high power density requirements, with comprehensive protection mechanisms incorporated.

The APR340: A mosfet driver intended for secondary-side synchronous rectification.

The AP43771V: A USB Type-C PD3.0 decoder, with on/off N-channel MOSFET control and robust protection features.

Two TP65H150G4LSG devices: These are SuperGaN 650V, 150mΩ FETs, with one each for the PFC control and ACF control stages respectively.

The 130W USB PD ACF kit allows manufacturers to  customise and implement 90W to 150W adapter designs with USB-C, PPS, and multi-protocol configurations. This kit is now available upon request from Diodes.