USB EZ-PD™ Type-C Forum Discussions
The software environment includes Creator 4.2/4.4 and other versions. There is also Dock SDK3.3.
It used to be possible to edit DMC projects. Now I find that it can't be opened.
Such as the prompt content of the attachment.
What dependency packages need to be installed for DMC support?
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I'm working on a custom board which is based on H3XPC EVK and replace the NCP81239 (2PD) to NCP81231(1PD), in this design, PD port only has 1 and I2C address changed, so how do I make my custom board work?
I modified the source code as,
In "stack_params.h", I updated "#define NO_OF_TYPEC_PORT (1u)"
In "power_control.h", I updated the I2C address from 0x74 to 0x77.
Then I used PSoC Creator 4.4 to build PD project, but very sad that it showed the error of
- prj.M0120:Build error: warning: type of 'gl_dpm_port_type' does not match original declaration
- prj.M0120: Build error: note: previously declared here
I have no idea how this error came out since it purely defined in "dpm.h" as
"extern port_type_t gl_dpm_port_type[NO_OF_TYPEC_PORTS]; /**< Current port type (DFP/UFP) for each PD port. */"
Any suggestion?
BTW, the SDK I used is "EZ-PD CCGx Dock SDK (Version 3.3, July 12, 2020)".
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Typically when a depleted sink device is plugged into a USB PD charger, it has dead battery resistor (Rd-DB) to trigger the charger to provide power until its internal battery is charged enough, then it replaces Rd-DB with "regular" Rd to negotiate a PD contract.
For sink devices with no internal battery, I am concern that the delay that occurred during the switch from Rd-DB to Rd will cause the PD charger to stop providing power and cause a power cycle issue:
- Charger provides power to sink controller due to present of dead battery
- Sink controller sees power, removes/replaces dead battery resistor
- Charger doesn't see dead battery resistor, stop providing power
- Since there is no internal battery, sink controller loses power temporarily when switching from dead battery mode to normal mode
- Repeat steps 1-4
We've seen some DRP controllers that have this power cycling/oscillating effect.
Does CYPD3171 have this effect? Can the CYPD3171 be the sink controller for a device with no battery? Is there a delay during the switch from Rd-DB to Rd for CYPD3171 ?
Thanks,
Jonathan
Hello
I have a question about the sample FW( CYPD3125-40LQXI_notebook_one_1_0_3_516_0_0_0_nb.cyacd,CYPD3125-40LQXI.
I added 12V/3A to the default Source PDO and checked the operation, but it does not work properly. Plwase tell me the reason and workaround.
Best Regards
Arai
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With the latest firmware 2.0.7.0 update of the EZ-PD Protocol Analyzer 4500 device, with latest CY4500 Protocol Analyzer GUI version 3.1.0 (build 31), still we are not seeing the USB4 Gen3 field decoding for the Cable VDO, instead it is displaying as RSVD3.
Do we have any latest update of the GUI/Firmware needed for the USB4 Gen3 field decoding display for Cable VDO in the Analyzer GUI?
Regards,
Rakesh P
Show LessCould the CCG3PA support an application where it acts as a power bank that supports through charging.
The CCG3PA would handle the device side port (DRP), and a CCG2 would handle a second dedicated charge port. The CCG3PA port will not need to charge the battery.
The CCG3PA would have to manage the amount of charging current diverted to the power bank battery depending on the selected PDO from the connected device, and the maximum power available from the CCG2.
The ccg3pa would need to quarry the ccg2 for selected source PDO and manage a battery charger via I2C, possibly a gpio extender as well.
Do you think the CCG3PA could fill this capability?
I see the CCG3 could fit the bill, but because of the simple functionality and current supply chain issues the ccg3pa is attractive.
Cheers
Jonas
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I download the newly EZ-PDProtocolAnalyzerUtility_Windows software and install and only save the java 8 update 301(64-bit) into my window 7system and modify the file CY4500_EZ_PD_protocol_Analyzer_utillity.ini file, the explorer appears a exclamation point, in the protocol analyzer utility software, I may open test data, but can't capture data.
detailed install file and use firmware-update-tool as below:
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There are two "charger / power-bank" PD source designs, both using CCG3PA.
would be great with some input if there's someone here on the forum that has some insights on the power-topology for each.
ACT5101 (buck + boost)
https://www.cypress.com/documentation/reference-designs/ez-pd-ccg3pa-usb-c-pps-39w-dual-port-car-charger-power-adapter
ACT4751 (buck)
https://www.cypress.com/documentation/reference-designs/ez-pd-ccg3pa-usb-cpps-power-bank-solution-using-qorvo
Both can basically do the same thing, while ACT4751/ACT4752 provides higher switching frequencies, they are also controlled via I2C, compared to ACT5101 that directly controls the switching note of the boost.
- What would be the pros and cons of the direct-feedback solution vs the higher level i2c voltage control?
- In the first design, I'm not sure why a boost is needed unless you want to run on 5V VBUS, still being able to provide a higher PDO.
Would be great with some input on these two designs.
Show LessHi, all:
We purchased CYUSBS234 EVK (On-board USB to I2C bridge chip CY7C65211), and downloaded the firmware of CYPD4226-40LQXI chip through this bridge chip and EZ-PD Configuration Utility software. But now the software still can't find the chip, and ‘No HID/USB-Serial Bridge devices’ have not been found.
The mode for CYUSBS234 EVK has been set to I2C, and has tested pass with USBSerialTestUtility. Figure 1 below is the test environment, Figure 2 is the EZ-PD Configuration Utility software phenomenon.
Is there anything else to configure or check?
Best Regards!
Lifeng Qin
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Hello My team and I are looking for Automotive quality USB charging Controller IC among Cypress products
for a replacement opportunity.
Our customer currently uses RICHTEK Technology's RTQ2116-QA, single charging controller chip
comes with Buck boost converter (datasheet : https://www.richtek.com/assets/product_file/RTQ2116C-QA/DSQ2116C-QA-00.pdf ) for 15+ Watt USB charger project.
The part we are looking for shall
-have automotive quality.
-have single chip solution
-be put into use for 15+ W USB-C charger project.
-be replacing Richtek RTQ2116-QA with Buck boost converter.
-have relatively good time for the logistics
the project block diagram (approximate) with the USB charging Controller IC we seek follows:
May I ask if any of Cypress part for the replacement for RICHTEK RTQ2116-QA?
If you could, that would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your considerations and help.
Sincerely,
Ben