Highly integrated USB-C solution selected for ultra-lightweight notebook

Cypress Semiconductor has announced that LG Electronics has selected the company’s EZ-PD CCG3 controllers, the industry’s most highly integrated USB-C solutions, for three new models of its ultra-lightweight LG Gram notebook. CCG3 integrates multiple components and supports the new USB-C UCSI connection standard, enabling LG to meet its size and feature requirements. CCG3 is featured in the company’s 13”, 14” and 15” notebooks. “With the push for USB Power Delivery and UCSI to be standardized in PCs, it was important to us to find a USB-C controller that supports flexible notebook architectures,” LG said in a statement about the Cypress design win. “Cypress’ programmable CCG3 controllers offer custom firmware support, making us confident that we can easily adhere to future changes in the standard.” “Cypress has a first-to-market track record in USB-C,” said Mark Fu, senior marketing director of Cypress’ Wired Connectivity Business Unit. “Our programmable solutions enable customers to shrink their form factors and accelerate their time-to-market. The LG Gram notebook win expands our laptop and PC market share. It is an exciting design win for us.”