Overview
The PTN38003AEWY is a high-performance multi-protocol linear redriver designed by NXP Semiconductors. This device is optimized for both USB3.2 and DisplayPort applications, making it a versatile component for various electronic systems. It features advanced power management capabilities, enabling significant power savings under low power modes, and supports dynamic configuration without host software intervention. The PTN38003AEWY is particularly suited for USB Type-C host/source and device/sink applications, including smartphones, tablets, notebooks, and docking stations.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Supply Voltage | 1.8 V |
| Package Type | HWFLGA36 (plastic thermal enhanced very very thin fine-pitch land grid array package) |
| Operating Temperature | -20 °C to 85 °C |
| Protocols Supported | USB3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2, DisplayPort (up to 4 lanes) |
| Power Modes | Supports USB3.2 low power modes (U2/U3), DisplayPort D0/active and D3/low power modes |
| Configuration | Configurable via I2C or pin strapping |
| Equalization Control | Input receive equalization and output linearity control |
Key Features
- Advanced power management with dynamic configuration and power saving under low power modes.
- Support for USB3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 and DisplayPort up to 4 lanes.
- Detection of LFPS (Low Frequency Periodic Signaling) and LBPM (LFPS Based PWM Message) for USB3.2 configuration.
- AUX monitoring and configuration for DisplayPort link initialization and training.
- Separate input signal detectors for loss of high-speed signal (LOS) and USB LFPS with built-in hysteresis.
- Configurable equalization control for DP signals via I2C or pin strapping.
Applications
- USB Type-C host/source applications: Smartphones, tablets, notebooks, AIO and desktop computers, hub or dock devices.
- USB Type-C device/sink applications: Docking stations, display units.
- Other applications include USB hubs, docking stations, and display units.
Q & A
- What is the primary function of the PTN38003AEWY? The PTN38003AEWY is a multi-protocol linear redriver optimized for USB3.2 and DisplayPort applications.
- What power management features does it have? It has advanced power management capabilities, including support for USB3.2 low power modes (U2/U3) and DisplayPort D0/active and D3/low power modes.
- How is the device configured? The device can be configured via I2C or pin strapping.
- What protocols does it support? It supports USB3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 and DisplayPort up to 4 lanes.
- What is the operating temperature range of the PTN38003AEWY? The operating temperature range is -20 °C to 85 °C.
- What package type is the PTN38003AEWY available in? It is available in a HWFLGA36 package.
- Does it support dynamic configuration? Yes, it supports dynamic configuration without host software intervention.
- How does it manage power consumption on unused lanes? It configures the transmitters and receivers based on the selected lane count during DP Link training, saving power on unused lanes.
- What is the role of AUX monitoring in the PTN38003AEWY? AUX monitoring is used for DisplayPort link initialization and training, and it adjusts the DisplayPort channel settings accordingly.
- Can the equalization control be configured per lane? Yes, all lanes of the DP redriver can be configured separately on a per lane basis using I2C.
