Port protector provides one-chip USB-PD protection solution

Maxim MAX25410 USB PD Port Protector, available now from Mouser, is an automotive USB-PD-based Type-C protection solution for automotive radio, navigation, connectivity, and USB hub/multimedia module applications.

The device offers a one-chip automotive USB-PD protection solution for the CC1, CC2, D+, and D- signals on a USB Type-C connector. The device also offers a VCONN switch with advanced fault management that does not need a dedicated supply.

The device protection features comprise ±15kV IEC 61000-4-2, ISO 10605 ESD, and short-to-VBUS (24V) on the protected HVCC1, HVCC2, HVD+, and HVD- pins. The device also provides integrated BC1.2 charge-detection CDP, DCP, or pass-through (SDP) modes, Apple 2.4A, Samsung 2A, and China YD/T 1591-2009 charge emulation support.