Clearly visible in this diagram is the Power Delivery 3.0 MAC which implements the actual USB-PD protocol while also providing an interface to the I 2 C or SPI controller.

This gives the USB Type C port dual role port (DRP) capability, so the power connection can go both ways. Add in a screw terminal, and you can theoretically get 20 V at 5 A through a pair of wires.

Renesas has turned to a three-level buck topology for an IC aimed at USB-C battery charging and voltage regulation. “The three-level converter delivers exceptional efficiency and significantly reduces ...

The USB Promoter Group announces the USB Power Delivery 3.1 Specification to enable up to 240W of power over the USB Type-C® cable and connector.