It replaces barrel connectors, custom connectors or legacy USB connectors in electronic devices.
It supports the USB Power Delivery (PD) standard that interoperates with all USB-C power adapters without the need of firmware development.
The EU’s Revised Radio Equipment Directive proposes to standardise charging ports for most electronic devices.
The common charger proposal also unbundles the sale of a charger from the sale of the electronic device.
At the power-source, in the charger, is a CoolGaN Integrated Power Stage (IPS) 600 V.
More information about USB-PD Type-C products is available at www.infineon.com/usb-pd and www.cypress.com/bcr.