Multiport minidock reference design speeds development of docking stations

Texas Instruments has introduced a multiport USB Type-C and Power Delivery (PD) minidock reference design that provides audio, USB data, power and video support. This new reference design can be powered by a traditional power adapter, USB Type-C adapter or notebook computer, offering end users flexible, intelligent functionality. The reference design provides a fully tested, verified plan for a 2- by 4-inch dock, at least 50 percent smaller than existing docking solutions. At the core of the USB Type-C and Power Delivery Minidock with video and charging support reference design (TIDA-01243) is the TPS65982 USB Type-C and PD controller. It enables dual-role port USB Type-C functionality, capable of delivering 60W of power and supporting DisplayPort Alternate Mode and USB data transmission. In addition, the design features the TPS65986 USB Type-C and PD controller, HD3SS3212 SuperSpeed multiplexer, TUSB321 dual-role port controller and HD3SS460 alternate mode multiplexer, which work together to provide dual-role port capability for power, data and video transfer.