USB-C Archives - Page 5 of 10

This Solar Buck-Boost Module Enhances Solar and USB Power Management for Embedded Systems

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Juan Flores’ Solar Buck-Boost Module is designed to charge a lithium-polymer battery using either a solar panel or USB power, providing a constant output voltage for noise-free power management for low-power applications. This board is designed to automatically switch between solar and USB power, without interrupting the attached load. This project is a module that […]

Tillitis Tkey is an open-source RISC-V security key in a USB-C case

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Tillitis Tkey, an open-source RISC-V security key housed in a USB-C case, presents a unique approach to USB security tokens. Compact and straightforward, the TKey employs a 32-bit RISC-V core, specifically the PicoRV32, within a Lattice iCE40 UP5K FPGA. Distinguished by its departure from conventional hardware security modules, the TKey does not incorporate persistent onboard […]

This PD Trigger Board Features a Potentiometer – Adjust Output Voltage

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Engineer and designer Vincent “CentyVin” has designed a simplified USB-C PD (Power Delivery) based PPS (Programmable Power Supply) trigger board, that allows users to easily set different output voltages by simply using a potentiometer. CentyVin in his Hackday Post Explains that this board is A much simplified USB-C PD and PPS trigger board, [that] allow […]

STMicroelectronics EVLVIPGAN100PD 100W USB PD Reference Design

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STMicroelectronics EVLVIPGAN100PD 100W USB Power Delivery (PD) Reference Design is based on VIPERGAN100 high voltage converter. This reference design offers >92.6% peak efficiency, 100W maximum output power, and >24 W/in3 power density. The EVLVIPGAN100PD USB Type C™ 3.0 PD adapter reference design features a 90VAC to 264VAC Universal AC input voltage range with a 47Hz to […]

PD with Current Monitor using STUSB4500 and ATtiny1604

https://www.electronics-lab.com/pd-with-current-monitor-using-stusb4500-and-attiny1604/

The Power Deliverer utilizes a USB-C power adapter as a power source for a range of fixed voltages. The device displays a list of voltages and current sources from the adapter, which the users can select. Once a voltage option is selected, the Power Deliverer continuously monitors the current usage and presents it on the […]

Meet PDTricker – an Open Source Fast Charging Deception Device

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Muse Lab has designed an open-source PD decoy tool based on Qinheng’s CH224K and CH552T. The PDTricker fast charging deception tool supports PD3.0/2.0 and can output 5V/9V/12V/15V/20V through key configuration. “PDTricker is a fast charge deception tool that connects to a USB-C PD source, and can produce voltages on an output USB-C port of 5, […]

SparkFun IoT RedBoard – ESP32 Development Board

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from SparkFun.com product description: The SparkFun IoT RedBoard is an ESP32 Development Board that includes everything but the kitchen sink! Espressif’s ESP32 WROOM is a powerful WiFi and Bluetooth® MCU module that targets a wide variety of applications. At the core of this module is the ESP32-D0WDQ6 chip which is designed to be both scalable […]

Enhanced Debugging With USB-Cereal

https://www.electronics-lab.com/enhanced-debugging-with-usb-cereal/

The USB-C plays an important role in introducing several innovations in the upcoming devices. Despite its high price, USB-C is popular among all consumers due to its fast charging capabilities and reversibility. The 24-pin USB-C consists of two sideband use (SBU) pins that enable serial communication while developing USB-C devices. Originally developed as open-source by […]

Innergie, a Delta Electronics Brand, Launches C6 Adapter with GaN Technology

https://www.electronics-lab.com/innergie-a-delta-electronics-brand-launches-c6-adapter-with-gan-technology/

Innergie, a consumer power brand of Delta that won several international certifications and awards, today announced the launch of the C6 60 W USB-C adapter for Innergie’s flagship “One For All” Series. The latest C6 adapter takes advantage of Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology and boosts charging efficiency for consumers by up to 91.5%. The new […]

PiSquare Introduction – an RP2040 & ESP-12E based board

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