Salcomp’s USB Type-C Charger with Power Delivery Support Incorporates Lattice’s Flexible Port Controller

Lattice Semiconductor announced that the company’s flexible USB Type-C port controller, the LIF-UC device, is now integrated into Salcomp’s SPEEDY power adapter. Salcomp will continue to use Lattice’s upgradable port controller for future USB Type-C accessories that intelligently deliver higher wattage to mobile devices.

Lattice’s LIF-UC port controllers offer a seamless connection to the AC/DC controller within the charger to enable a simple and low cost design. Using an FPGA architecture, Lattice’s solution delivers the flexibility needed to enable customization to differentiate Salcomp’s products. Salcomp is the global market leader for mobile phone and tablet chargers and a leading manufacturer of external power adapters for other communications equipment. USB Type-C is an attractive solution for Salcomp’s customers along the entire electronics spectrum from mobile phones to notebooks. Delivering up to 100W of power, USB Type-C is the new connector for many next generation products that Salcomp’s customers are developing.

“We designed our LIF-UC family of port controllers to provide our customers with various design options to enable USB Type-C power delivery,” said C.H. Chee, senior director of consumer marketing for Lattice. “By leveraging Lattice’s flexible FPGA architecture, Salcomp was able to bring enhanced charging capabilities to its latest product offering.

“The combination of Lattice’s technology and strength in USB Type-C made them the ideal partner when it came to our implementation,” said Markku Hangasjärvi, CEO and President of Salcomp. “We look forward to continuing to work with Lattice on future USB Type-C charging products.”