Parade Announces USB-C Linear Redriver Family for Smartphones and Ultra-Mobile Devices

Rhea-AI Summary

Parade Technologies has announced the launch of the PS5169 and PS5170 linear redrivers, enhancing USB 3.2 and DisplayPort 1.4a capabilities for smartphones and ultra-mobile devices. These devices support high-speed data transmission of up to 10 Gbps and 8.1 Gbps respectively, while consuming minimal power, with a deep sleep mode using about one micro-watt. The PS5169 is already in production, while the PS5170 is sampling. Both come in compact packages tailored for mobile applications.

Positive

• Launch of PS5169 and PS5170 linear redrivers enhances USB 3.2 and DisplayPort 1.4a functionalities.
• Devices support high-speed data rates of up to 10 Gbps and 8.1 Gbps, respectively.
• Very low power consumption extends battery life, crucial for mobile devices.
• Established compliance with USB-IF and VESA specifications boosts reliability.

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• None.

PS5169/PS5170 Feature USB 3.2 Gen 2 and DP 1.4a Signal Redriving with Very Low Power Consumption

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Parade Technologies, Ltd. (Taiwan OTC: 4966.TWO), a leading high-speed interface, video display, and touch controller IC supplier, announces the availability of the PS5169 and PS5170 USB-C linear redrivers optimized for smartphones and ultra-mobile devices. The PS51xx family improves signal integrity for USB 3.2 and DisplayPort 1.4a signaling over the USB-C interconnect and consumes very low power.

The PS5169 and PS5170 linear redrivers are fully compliant with the USB-IF USB 3.2 specification supporting up to Gen 2x2, or two lanes operating at 10 Gbps signaling rate. For DP Alt Mode support they comply with VESA DP 1.4a with up to 4 lanes at HBR3, or 8.1 Gbps link rate, and comply with VESA DisplayPort Alt Mode 2.0. The PS5170 integrates an AUX switch for SBU signals.

The linear redriver family features very low power consumption and supports a deep sleep mode that consumes only about one micro-watt of power, markedly extending battery life. A single 1.8V power supply greatly eases system design. The devices come in small QFN packages optimized for smartphones and small form factor designs.

“The PS51xx linear redriver family enables USB 3.2 high speed data and DisplayPort 1.4a high resolution video over USB-C for smartphones and ultra-mobile devices while consuming very low power,” says Jimmy Chiu, Executive VP of Marketing at Parade Technologies. “Smartphone OEMs can now provide full user experience via the PS51xx.”

Availability

The PS5169 is in production and is available in a 2.7mm x 3.7mm 26-pin QFN package. The PS5170 is sampling and comes in a 3.1mm x 4.4mm 34-pin QFN package.

About Parade Technologies

Parade Technologies, Ltd. is a leading supplier of mixed-signal ICs for a variety of increasingly used high-speed and display interface standards used in network and storage systems, computers, automotive, consumer electronics, and display panels. Parade is a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005 and publicly listed on Taipei Exchange (TPEx) in 2011 (stock code: 4966). Parade’s portfolio of signal conditioning IC products serves the growing demand for high speed data integrity solutions for HDMI™, DisplayPort™, USB, and PCI Express® interface applications.

Parade leverages its close relationships with market leading Tier-1 OEMs to develop ICs that enable competitive system capabilities. Parade is also a key contributor to industry standards development organizations. The company’s devices integrate proprietary technologies that offer superior signal integrity as well as improved system integration and power efficiency. As a result of the company’s “standards-plus” design philosophy, Parade ICs have been designed into products offered by nearly every leading computer and display vendor worldwide.

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Craig Wiley

Parade Technology

+1 408 329 5540

pr@paradetech.com

Source: Parade Technologies, Ltd.

FAQ

What are the features of Parade Technologies' PS5169 and PS5170 linear redrivers?

The PS5169 and PS5170 linear redrivers enhance USB 3.2 high-speed data and DisplayPort 1.4a video transmission, supporting speeds of up to 10 Gbps and 8.1 Gbps, respectively.

When will the PS5169 and PS5170 linear redrivers be available?

The PS5169 is currently in production, while the PS5170 is in the sampling phase.

What markets will the PS5169 and PS5170 target?

These linear redrivers are optimized for smartphones and ultra-mobile devices.

How does the power consumption of the PS5169 and PS5170 compare to other devices?

The devices feature very low power consumption, with a deep sleep mode using approximately one micro-watt, significantly extending battery life.

What is the significance of the PS51xx family for smartphone OEMs?

The PS51xx family enables smartphone OEMs to enhance user experience by providing high-speed data and high-resolution video over USB-C with minimal power consumption.