EVB_RT1710SGQW: Type-C Cable Identifier for Passive and Active Cables

Summary

The RT1710S is a Type-C cable ID for active and passive cables. All USB Full-Featured Type-C cables shall be electronically marked. Electronically marked cables shall support USB Power Delivery Structured VDM Discover Identity command directed to SOP'. This provides a method to determine the characteristics of the cable, e.g. its current carrying capability, its performance, vendor identification, etc. This may be referred to as the USB Type-C Cable ID function.

Product Feature

  • Integrated Transceiver (BMC PHY)

  • Support Multi-Time Writable Memory to Store VDM Data

  • Built-In Slew Rate Control for BMC Signal to Reduce the Effect of EMI

  • Support Custom Structured VDM Writing Through CCIN Pin

  • Support I2C Bus for Programming VDM Data

Specifications

Manufacturer Richtek USA Inc.
Category Wired Communication
Sub-Category Interface Solutions
Eval Board Part Number EVB_RT1710SGQW-ND
Eval Board Supplier Richtek USA Inc.
Eval Board Normally In Stock
Purpose USB Type-C Cable ID for Active and Passive Cables
Component Count + Extras 14 + 4
Features I²C Interface
Memory Available On-Board
USB Interface
Data Rate (Max) 300 kbps
Design Author Richtek USA Inc.
Main I.C. Base Part RT1710S
Date Created By Author 2016-12
Date Added To Library 2025-06

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Support Documents & Media

EVB_RT1710SGQW - Evaluation Board User Guide RT1710S - Datasheet EVB_RT1710SGQW - Bill of Materials EVB_RT1710SGQW - Gerber File EVB_RT1710SGQW - Schematic Original Introduction to Richtek USB Type-C Power Delivery Solutions

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EVB_RT1710SGQW - Schematic EVB_RT1710SGQW - Board