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