USB Type-C Power Delivery using STM32 MCUs and MPUs
Introduction
This application note is a guideline for using USB Type-C® Power delivery with STM32 MCUs and STM32 MPUs, also referring
to the TCPP01-M12 protection circuit. The document introduces some basics of the two new USB Type-C® and USB Power
Delivery standards.
The USB Type-C® technology offers a single platform connector carrying all the necessary data. This new reversible connector
makes plug insertion more user friendly. Using the Power Delivery protocol, it allows negotiation of up to 100 W power delivery
to supply or charge equipment connected to a USB port. The objective is to save cables and connectors, as well as universal
chargers.
The USB Type-C® connector provides native support of up to 15 W (up to 3 A at 5 V), extendable to 100 W (up to 5 A at 20 V)
with the optional USB Power Delivery feature.
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1General information
This document applies to STM32 MCUs and MPUs, based on Arm® Cortex®-M processor.
Note:Arm is a registered trademark of Arm Limited (or its subsidiaries) in the US and/or elsewhere.
1.1Acronyms and abbreviations
AMSAtomic message sequence
APDOAugmented power delivery object
BMCBi-phase mark coding
BSPBoard support package
CADCable detection module
DFPDownstream facing port
DPMDevice policy manager
DRPDual-role power
DRSData role swap
GPGeneral purpose
GUIGraphical user interface
HALHardware abstraction layer
HWHardware
LLLow layer
MSCMessage sequence chart
OVPOver-voltage protection
PDOPower delivery object
PEPolicy engine
PRLPhysical protocol layer
PRSPower role swap
SNKPower sink
SRCPower source
UCPDUSB Type-C power delivery
UFPUpstream facing port
VDMVendor defined messages
FWUPFirmware update
PPSProgrammable power supply
TCPMType-C port manager
TCPCType-C port controller
TVSTransient voltage suppression
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1.2Reference documents
STMicroelectronics ecosystem documents
[1]Managing USB power delivery systems with STM32 microcontrollers, UM2552
[2]STM32CubeMonitor-UCPD software tool for USB Type-C Power Delivery port management, UM2468
[3]TCPP01-M12 USB Type-C port protection, DS12900
[4]USB Type-C protection and filtering, AN4871
[5]STM32CubeMonitor-UCPD software tool for USB Type-C Power Delivery port management, DB3747
[6]USB Type-C and Power Delivery DisplayPort Alternate Mode, TA0356
[7]Overview of USB Type-C and Power Delivery technologies, TA0357
[8]STM32MP151/153/157 MPU lines and STPMIC1B integration on a battery powered application, AN5260
USB specification documents
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[9]USB2.0 Universal Serial Bus Revision 2.0 Specification
[10]USB3.1 Universal Serial Bus Revision 3.2 Specification
[11]USB BC Battery Charging Specification Revision 1.2
[12]USB BB USB Device Class Definition for Billboard Devices
[13]Universal Serial Bus Power Delivery Specification, Revision 2.0, Version 1.3, January 12, 2017
[14]Universal Serial Bus Power Delivery Specification, Revision 3.0, Version 2.0, August 29 2019
[15]Universal Serial Bus Type-C Cable and Connector Specification 2.0, August 2019
[16]USB Billboard Device Class Specification, Revision 1.0, August 11, 2014, http://www.usb.org/developers/docs
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2USB Type-C in a nutshell
The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) introduces two complementary specifications:
•The USB Type-C® cable and connector specification release 1.3 details a reversible, slim connector system
based on high-speed USB2.0 signals and two super-speed lanes at up to 10 Gbit/s, which can also be used
to support alternate modes.
•The USB Power Delivery (PD) specification revisions 2.0 and 3.0 detail how a link can be transformed from
a 4.5 W power source (900 mA at 5 V on VBUS), to a 100 W power or consumer source (up to 5 A at 20 V).
The new 24-pin USB Type-C® plug is designed to be non-polarized and fully reversible, no matter which way it is
inserted.
It supports all the advanced features proposed by Power Delivery:
•negotiating power roles
•negotiating power sourcing and consumption levels
•performing active cable identification
•exchanging vendor-specific sideband messaging
•performing alternate mode negotiation, allowing third-party communication protocols to be routed onto the
reconfigurable pins of the USB Type-C® cable
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Figure 1. USB connectors
Mini ABMicro AB
2.02.0
Multiple connectors to support
all kind of USB data
3.0
Unique
reversible
connector for all
specifications
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The following points should also be noted:
•USB Type-C® cables use the same plug on both ends.
•USB Type-C® supports all prior protocols from USB2.0 onward, including the driver stack and power
capability.
•The new connector is quite small (it is 8.4 mm wide and 2.6 mm high).
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USB Type-C® vocabulary
As shown in Figure 1. USB connectors, the new USB Type-C® plug covers all features provided by previous
plugs, which ensure flexibility and siplifies application.
A USB Type-C® port can act as host only, device only, or have dual function. Both data and power roles can
independently and dynamically be swapped using USB Power Delivery commands.
2.1
USB Type-C® vocabulary
The terminology commonly used for USB Type-C® system is:
•Source: A port power role. Port exposing Rp (pull-up resistor, see Figure 3. Pull up/down CC detection) on
CC pins (command control pins, see Section 4 CC pins), and providing power over VBUS (5 V to 20 V and
up to 5 A), most commonly a Host or Hub downstream-facing port (such as legacy Type-A port).
•Sink: A port power role. Port exposing Rd (Pull down resistor. See Figure 3. Pull up/down CC detection) on
CC pins and consuming power from VBUS (5 V to 20 V and up to 5 A), most commonly a device (such as a
legacy Type-B port)
•Dual-role power (DRP) port: A port that can play source or sink power roles, reversible dynamically.
•Downstream-facing port (DFP): A port data role. A USB port at higher level of USB tree, such as a USB
host or a hub expansion.
•Upstream-facing port (UFP): A port data role. A USB port at lower level of USB tree, such as a USB device
or a hub master port.
2.2Minimum mandatory feature set
It is not mandatory to implement and support all of the advanced features that are defined within Type-C and
Power Delivery specifications.
The mandatory functions to support are:
•cable attach and detach detection
•plug orientation/cable twist detection
•USB2.0 connection
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3Connector pin mapping
The 24-pin USB Type-C® connector includes:
•symmetric connections:
–USB2.0 differential pairs (D+/D-)
–power pins: VBUS/GND
•asymmetric connections
–two sets of TX/RX signal paths which support USB3.1 data speed
–configuration channels (CC lines) which handle discovery, configuration and management of USB
Type-C® power delivery features
–two side-band use signals (SBU lines) for analog audio modes or alternate mode
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Connector pin mapping
Figure 2. Receptacle pinout
A12A11A10A9A8A7A6A5A4A3A2A1
GNDRX2+ RX2-
GNDTX2+ TX2-
B1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9B10B11B12
Pin
A1GNDGround returnup to 5 A split into 4 pins
A2TX1+
A3TX1-
A4VBUSBus power100 W max power split into 4 pins
A5CC1 or VCONN
A6D+
A7D-
A8SBU1Side band useAlternate mode only
A9VBUSBus power100 W max power split into 4 pins
A10RX2-
A11RX2+
A12GNDGround returnup to 5 A split into 4 pins
B1GNDGround returnup to 5 A split into 4 pins
B2TX2+
B3TX2-
NameDescriptionComment
VBUS
VBUS
Table 1. USB Type-C receptacle pin descriptions
SBU1D-D+
CC2
Configuration channel or power for
active or electronically marked cable
D+D-
USB3.0 datalines or alternate10 Gbit/s TX differential pair in USB3.1
USB2.0 data lines-
USB3.0 datalines or alternate10 Gbit/s RX differential pair USB3.1
USB3.0 datalines or alternate10 Gbit/s TX differential pair in USB3.1
CC1
SBU2
VBUS
VBUS
TX1-TX1+ GND
RX1-RX1+GND
In VCONN configuration, min power is
1 W
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PinNameDescriptionComment
B4VBUSBus power100 W max power split into 4 pins
B5CC2 or VCONN
B6D+
B7D--
B8SBU2Side band useAlternate mode only
B9VBUSBus power100 W ma power split into 4 pins
B10RX1-
B11RX1+
B12GNDGround returnUp to 5 A split into 4 pins
3.1VBUS power options
VBUS provides a path to deliver power between a host and a device, and between a charger and a host or
device.
Power options available from the perspective of a device with a USB Type-C® connector are listed below.
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Configuration channel or power for
active or electronically marked cable
USB2.0 datalines
USB3.0 datalines or alternate10 Gbit/s RX differential pair in USB3.1
In VCONN configuration, min power is
1 W
-
Note:
Table 2. Power supply options
Mode of operationNominal voltageMaximum currentNote
USB2.05 V500 mA
USB3.15 V900 mA
USB BC1.25 V1.5 ALegacy charging
Current @1.5 A5 V1.5 A
Current @3 A5 V3 A
USB PD5 V to 20 V5 ADirectional control and power level management
Default current based on specification
Support high-power devices
USB Type-C® to Type-C™ cable assembly needs VBUS to be protected against 20 V DC at the rated cable
current (3 A or 5 A).
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4CC pins
There are two CC pins (CC1 and CC2) in the Type-C connector, but only one CC pin is present on the cable plug
at each end of the cable (they are connected in common through the cable). On both CC1 and CC2, a source
must expose Rp pull up resistors, whereas a sink must expose Rd pull down resistors. Electronic cables need to
provide a resistor, Ra, to ground on V
From a source point of view, the state of attached devices can be determined by referring to Table 3.
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.
CONN
Table 3. Attached device states - source perspective
CC1CC2State
OpenOpenNothing attached
RdOpen
OpenRd
OpenRa
RaOpen
RdRaPowered cable with sink, VCONN-
RaRd
RdRdDebug accessory mode attached
RaRaAudio adapter accessory mode attached
Sink attached
Powered cable without sink attached
powered accessory (VPA), or VCONNpowered USB device (VPD) attached.
4.1Plug orientation/cable twist detection
As a USB Type-C® cable plug can be inserted in the receptacle in either orientation, it is mandatory to first detect
the orientation. The detection is done through the CC lines using the Rp/Rd resistors.
Initially a DFP presents Rp terminations on its CC pins and a UFP presents Rd terminations on its CC pins.
To detect the connection, the DFP monitors both CC pins (see figure 4-30 in [15]).
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Figure 3. Pull up/down CC detection
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+
DFP monitors for connection
DFP monitors for connection
Rp
Rp
CC1
CC2
Ra
Cable
CC
UFP monitors for orientation
CC1
Ra
CC2
Rd
Rd
UFP monitors for orientation
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4.2Power capability detection and usage
Type-C offers increased current capabilities of 1.5 A and 3 A in addition to the default USB standard.
The current supply capability of the port to the device depends on the Rp pull up resistor value on the DFP.
High current (5 A) capability is negotiated using the USB Power Delivery protocol.
Table 4 shows the possible values, as per [15].
Table 4. DFP CC termination (Rp) requirements
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V
BUS
power
Current source to
1.7 V - 5.5 V
Default USB power80 mA ± 20%
Rp pull up to
4.75 V - 5.5 V
56 kΩ ± 20%
Rp pull up to
3.3 V +/-5%
(1)
36 kΩ ± 20%
1.5 A @5 V180 mA ± 8%22 kΩ ± 5%12 kΩ ± 5%
3.0 A @5 V330 mA ± 8%10 kΩ ± 5%4.7 kΩ ± 5%
1. For Rp when implemented in the USB Type-C plug on a USB Type-C to USB 3.1 Standard-A Cable Assembly, a USB Type-
C to USB 2.0 Standard-A Cable Assembly, a USB Type-C to USB 2.0 Micro-B Receptacle Adapter Assembly or a USB
Type-C captive cable connected to a USB host, a value of 56 kΩ ± 5% shall be used, in order to provide tolerance to IR drop
on V
and GND in the cable assembly.
BUS
The UFP must expose Rd-pull down resistors on both CC1 and CC2 to bias the detection system and to be
identified as the power sink, as per [15].
Table 5. UFP CC termination (Rd) requirements
Rd implementationNominal value
± 20% voltage clamp1.1 VNo1.32 V
± 20% resistor to GND5.1 kΩNo2.18 V
± 10% resistor to GND5.1 kΩYes2.04 V
Can detect power
capability?
max voltage on CC pin
The UFP, in order to determine the DFP power capability, monitors the CC line voltages accurately, as per [15].
Table 6. Voltage on sink CC pins (multiple source current advertisements)
Detection
vRa-0.250.150.2
vRd-Connect0.252.04-
vRd-USB0.250.610.66
vRd-1.50.701.161.23
vRd-3.01.312.04-
Min voltage (V)Max voltage (V)Threshold (V)
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5Power profiles
The USB Power Delivery protocol enables advanced voltage and current negotiation, to deliver up to 100 W of
power, as defined in [14] and reported in the following figure:
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Figure 4. Power profile
Table 7 shows the permitted voltage source and programmable power supply (PPS) selections, as a function of
the cable current rating.
Table 7. Fixed and programmable power supply current and cabling requirements
Fixed voltage sourceProgrammable power supply (PPS)
Further information is available in [14] and [15].
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6USB power delivery 2.0
In USB power delivery, pairs of directly attached ports negotiate voltage, current and/or the direction of power,
and data flow over the USB cable. The CC wire is used as a BMC-coded communication channel.
The mechanisms used operate independently of other USB power negotiation methods.
6.1Power delivery signaling
All communications are done through a CC line in half-duplex mode at 300 Kbit/s.
Communication uses BMC encoded 32-bit 4b/5b words over CC lines.
6.1.1Packet structure
The packet format is:
•Preamble: 64-bit sequence of alternating 0s and 1s to synchronize with the transmitter.
•SOP*: start of packet. Can be SOP, SOP’ (start of packet sequence prime) or SOP” (start of packet
sequence double prime), see Figure 5. SOP* signaling.
–SOP packets are limited to PD capable DFP and UFP only
–SOP’ packets are used for communication with a cable plug attached to the DFP
–SOP” packets are used for communication with a cable plug attached to the UFP.
A cable plug capable of SOP’ or SOP” communication must only detect and communicate with packets
starting with SOP’ or SOP”.
•Message data including message header which identifies type of packet and amount of data
•CRC: error checking
•EOP: end of packet, unique identifier.
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6.1.2K-codes
K-codes are special symbols provided by the 4b/5b coding. They signal hard reset, cable reset, and delineate
packet boundaries.
DFP
SOP’
Figure 5. SOP* signaling
Cable
Plug
Electronically Marked
Cable
(SOP’)
SOP’’
SOP
Cable
Plug
(SOP ‘’)
UFP
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6.2Negotiating power
The DFP is initially considered as a bus master.
The protocol layer allows the power configuration to be dynamically modified.
The power role, data role and VCONN swap are possible independently if both ports support dual power role
functionality.
The default voltage on VBUS is always 5 V and can be reconfigured as up to 20 V.
The default current capability is initially defined by the Rp value, and can be reconfigured as up to 5 A for an
electronically marked USB PD Type-C cable.
The protocol uses start-of-packet (SOP) communications, each of which begins with an encoded symbol (Kcode).
SOP communication contains a control or data message.
The control message has a 16-bit fixed size manages data flow.
The data message size varies depending on its contents. It provides information on data objects.
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7USB power delivery 3.0
From the power point of view, there are no differences between USB PD 2.0 and USB PD 3.0. All USB PD 3.0
devices are able to negotiate power contracts with USB PD 2.0 devices, and vice-versa. USB PD 3.0 adds the
following key features:
•Fast role swap
•Authentication
•Firmware update
•Programmable power supply (PPS) to support sink directed charging
The following is a summary of the major changes between the USB PD 3.0 and USB PD 2.0 specifications:
•Support for both Revision 2.0 and Revision 3.0 operation is mandated to ensure backward compatibility with
existing products.
•Profiles are deprecated and replaced with PD power rules.
•BFSK support deprecated including legacy cables, legacy connectors, legacy dead battery operation and
related test modes.
•Extended messages with a data payload of up to 260 bytes are defined.
•Only the VCONN source is allowed to communicate with the cable plugs.
•Source coordinated collision avoidance scheme to enable either the source or sink to initiate an atomic
message sequence (AMS).
•Fast role swap defined to enable externally powered docks and hubs to rapidly switch to bus power when
their external power supply is removed.
•Additional status and discovery of:
–Power supply extended capabilities and status
–Battery capabilities and status
–Manufacturer defined information
•Changes to fields in the passive cable, active cable and AMA VDOs indicated by a change in the structured
VDM version to 2.0.
•Support for USB security-related requests and responses.
•Support for USB PD firmware update requests and responses.
System policy now references USBTypeCBridge 1.0.
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8Alternate modes
All the hosts and devices (except chargers) using a USB Type-C® receptacle shall expose a USB interface.
If the host or device optionally supports alternate modes:
•The host and device shall use USB power delivery structured vendor defined messages (structured VDMs)
to discover, configure and enter/exit modes to enable alternate modes.
•It is strongly encouraged that the device provide equivalent USB functionality where such exists for the best
user experience.
•Where no equivalent USB functionality is implemented, the device must provide a USB interface exposing a
USB billboard device class to provide information needed to identify the device. A device is not required to
provide a USB interface exposing a USB billboard device class for non-user facing modes (for exmple
diagnostic modes).
As alternate modes do not traverse the USB hub topology, they must only be used between a directly connected
host and device.
8.1Alternate pin re-assignments
In Figure 6, pins highlighted in yellow are the only pins that may be reconfigured in a full-feature cable
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Figure 6. Pins available for reconfiguration over the Full Featured Cable
A12A11A10A9A8A7A6A5A4A3A2A1
GNDRX2+ RX2-
GNDTX2+ TX2-
B1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9B10B11B12
VBUS
VBUS
SBU1D-D+
VCONN
SBU2
CC
VBUS
VBUS
TX1-TX1+ GND
RX1-RX1+GND
Reconfigurable pin
Figure 7 shows pins available for reconfiguration for direct connect applications. There are three more pins than in
Figure 6 because this configuration is not limited by the cable wiring.
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Figure 7. Pins available for reconfiguration for direct connect applications
A12A11A10A9A8A7A6A5A4A3A2A1
GNDRX2+ RX2-
VBUS
SBU1D-D+
CC
VBUS
TX1-TX1+ GND
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GNDTX2+ TX2-
B1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9B10B11B12
8.2Billboard
The USB Billboard Device Class definition describes the methods used to communicate the alternate modes
supported by a device container to a host system.
This includes string descriptors to provide support details in a human-readable format.
For more details, refer to [16].
VBUS
VCONN
SBU2
VBUS
RX1-RX1+GND
Reconfigurable pin
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9Product offer
STM32 MCUs and STM32 MPUs handle USB Type-C / USB Power Delivery interfacing by using the STM32
integrated UCPD (USB Type-C Power Delivery) peripheral, or a set of general-purpose (GP) peripherals. See
USB Type-C and Power Delivery application page.
Secure element
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Figure 8. USB Type-C Power Delivery block diagram
One chip
Dp/Dn
USB Power
Delivery
controller
Power
management
USB Type-C
interface (PHY)
VBus
TM
Load switch
Protection
CC lines
Figure 9. STM32G0 Discovery kit USB Type-C analyser
USB
TM
Type-C
receptacle
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STM32 MPU product specificities
For the STM32 MPU products, take into the consideration the following:
•USB is only supported on Cortex-A7 core. No support on Cortex-M4 core.
•For compatibility with Linux framework, USB Type-C is managed by external devices. Refer to MB1272DK2-C01 board schematics on , CN7 implementation with STUSB1600 chipset (as opposed to CN6
implementation with ADC).
For more information, refer to section USB port using USB Type-C® receptacle in [8].
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Type-C with no power delivery
10Type-C with no power delivery
This chapter may not fully apply to STM32 MPU products. Refer to Section 9 Product offer for their specificities.
10.1STM32 USB2.0-only device conversion for USB Type-C platforms
A USB2.0 legacy device needs to present itself as a UFP by means of an Rd pull-down resistor between the CC
line and ground. It is assumed here that the maximum legacy USB 2.0 device current is needed, and it is
therefore not necessary to monitor the CC lines.
Since the plug is reversible, the two DP/DN pairs need to be connected to each other as close as possible to the
receptacle, before being routed to the STM32 device.
Figure 10. Legacy device using USB Type-C receptacle
Connector
Receptacle
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CC1
CC2
Rd2
5.1k +/-20%
DP1
DP2
DN1
DN2
GND
Rd1
5.1k +/-20%
STM32 USB2.0 host conversion for USB Type-C platforms
STM32x
USB_DP
USB_DN
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This use case describes how to exchange a USB2.0 standard A receptacle for a USB Type-C® receptacle.
As the platform is designed for USB2.0, the maximum current capacity is 500 mA. If a higher supply current is
available in the application, the Rp resistors can be adjusted to give 1.5 A or 3 A capability.
A USB2.0 legacy host needs to be configured as a DFP by means of a Rp pull up resistor between the CC line
and the 5 V supply.
As the plug is reversible, the two DP/DN couples need to be connected in pairs as close as possible to the
receptacle, before being routed to the STM32 device.
Monitoring CC lines through the ADC_IN inputs allow device-attachment detection and enabling of VBUS on the
connector.
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Connector
receptacle
V
BUS
STM32 legacy USB2.0 OTG conversion for USB Type-C platforms
Figure 11. Legacy host using USB Type-C receptacle
5V supply
STMPS2151
2
IN
1
OUT
V
BUS
Rp1
56k +/-5%
EN
GND
4
5
V
Rp2
56k +/-5%
BUS
_enable
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GPIO
CC1
CC2
DP1
DP2
DN1
DN2
GND
ADC_IN1
ADC_IN2
USB_DP
USB_DN
10.3STM32 legacy USB2.0 OTG conversion for USB Type-C platforms
This use case explains how to exchange USB2.0 micro-AB receptacle for a USB Type-C® receptacle.
In this use case the platform is designed for USB2.0, so the maximum current capacity is 500 mA. If a higher
supply current is available in the application, the Rp resistors can be adjusted to give 1.5 A or 3 A capability.
A legacy OTG platform starts to work as host or device depending on the USB_ID pin impedance to ground
provided by the cable.
USB Type-C® is fully reversible, so the cable does not provide any role information. The role needs to be detected
by sensing the CC lines (for example by using the ADC through its ADC_IN1 and ADC_IN2 inputs to detect the
CC line level).
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STM32 legacy USB2.0 OTG conversion for USB Type-C platforms
Figure 12. Legacy OTG using USB Type-C receptacle
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V
BUS
Connector
CC1-A5
CC2-B5
Pmos
Nmos
VDD_3V3
Rp2
36k
Rd2
5.1k
5V supply
Pmos
Power_switch
IN
OUT
Rp1
36k
Rd1
5.1k
Nmos
EN
GND
X1
4.7uF
LDO
Switch_enable
C1
VDD_3V3
CC1
CC2
Rpu3
1M
V
BUS
VDD_3V3
Rpd3
1M
OTG_FS_DFP_UFP
VDD
GPIO_2
OTG_FS_V
GPIO_1
ADC_IN1
ADC_IN2
STM32xx
BUS
GND-A1-B12-A12-B1
OTG_FS_ID
DP1-A6
DP2-B6
DN1-A7
DN2-B7
OTG_FS_DP
OTG_FS_DM
The suggested sequence is:
1.Connect GPIO1 to OTG_FS_DFP_UFP driving a high level, and GPIO2 to Switch_enable driving a low level,
to identify the platform as UFP.
2.If VBUS is detected, the platform starts with the USB2.0 controller acting as a device.
3.If no VBUS is detected after 200 ms minimum, OTG_FS_DFP_UFP is pulled down to be identified as a DFP
through the Rp resistors, and to check whether a UFP is connected by comparing the ADC_IN1 and
ADC_IN2 voltages to the expected threshold on the CC lines. Power switch X1 is kept disabled.
4.If UFP connection is detected, Switch_enable is pulled up to provide VBUS on the connector, and the
platform starts with the USB2.0 controller acting as host.
Because of the plug reversibility, the two DP/DN pairs need to be connected as pairs as close as possible to the
receptacle, before routing to the STM32 device.
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Type-C with power delivery using integrated UCPD peripheral
11Type-C with power delivery using integrated UCPD peripheral
This chapter may not fully apply to STM32 MPU products. Refer to Section 9 Product offer for their specificities.
11.1Software overview
STMicroelectronics delivers a proprietary USB-PD stack based on the USB.org specification. The stack
architecture overview is shown below.
Figure 13. USB-PD stack architecture
USB-PD application
User application
USBPD core stack
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USBPD device
Hardware: LL HAL and BSP
Type-C bus
Two parts are fully managed by STMicroelectronics (USBPD core stack and USBPD devices), so the user only
needs to focus development effort on two other parts:
•User application part: called the 'Device Policy Manager' inside the USB organization specification. ST
delivers an application template to be completed according the application need.
•Hardware part: the effort is mainly focussed on energy management, which depends on the resource
materials chosen by the user to manage Type-C power aspects.
This document provides hardware implementation guidelines for the use of the STM32 resources (ADC, GPIO,
and so on), but the developers' reference for power constraints is Chapter 7: 'Power Supply' of the Universal
Serial Bus Power Delivery Specification.
Also refer to [1] for further information.
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11.2Hardware overview
Using the STM32 UCPD peripheral, flexible and scalable architectures can be achieved. STM32 GP peripherals
such as PWM, ADC, DAC, I2C, SPI, UART, COMP, OPAMP, RNG, and RTC can be used. See the
STM32CubeMx pinout tools for detailed information.
USART4_RX / PC11
PC12
PC13
PC14-OSC32_IN
PC15-OSC32_OUT
VBAT
VREF+
VDD/VDDA
VSS/VSSA
GPIO_Output / PF0-OSC_IN
GPIO_Output / PF1-OSC_OUT
GPIO_Input / PF2-NRST
GPIO_Input / PC0
GPIO_Input / PC1
GPIO_EXTI2 / PC2
GPIO_EXTI2 / PC3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Figure 14. Device pinout example
PB9
PC10 / USART4_TX
646362
PB7 / USART1_RX
61
PB6 / USART1_TX
60
PB3 / COMP2_INM
PB4 / COMP2_INP
59
57
58
56
PD3 / UCPD2_DBCC2
55
5352515049
54
PD4
PD5
PD6
PB5
PB8
LQFP64
26
2829303132
25
171819
20
22
21
23
27
24
PD2 / UCPD2_CC2
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PD0 / UCPD2_CC1
PC9 / TIM1_CH2
PD1 / UCPD2_DBCC1
48
PC8 / TIM1_CH1
47
PA15 / USART2_RX
46
PA14-BOOT0 / USART2_TX
45
PA13
44
PA12 [PA10]
43
PA11 [PA9]
42
PA10 / UCPD1_DBCC2
41
PD9
40
PD8 / I2S1_CK
39
PC7
38
PC6
37
PA9 / UCPD1_DBCC1
36
PA8 / UCPD1_CC1
35
PB15 / UCPD1_CC2
34
PB14
PB13
33
PA6
ADC1_IN0 / PA0
ADC1_IN1 / PA1
ADC1_IN2 / PA2
ADC1_IN3 / PA3
I2S1_SD / PA7
DAC1_OUT1 / PA4
DAC1_OUT2 / PA5
COMP1_INM / PC4
PB1
PB2
PB10
PB11
PB12
I2S1_WS / PB0
COMP1_INP / PC5
The following sections show how to implement each power mode from the hardware point of view. All information
concerning the software implementation is available in the reference specification.
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11.2.1DBCC1 and DBCC2 lines
Recap of Dead battery functionality in Type-C systems
A USB Type-C sink supporting the Dead battery function keeps pulling the attached CC line(s) down as per
Table 8 even when unpowered. According the USB Type-C standard, this can be implemented as a resistor or a
voltage clamp, as shown in the following table. Thanks to this, the USB Type-C source attached to the sink can
detect that the sink is unpowered (which corresponds to dead battery for battery-powered application). The USB
Type-C source (for example a battery charger) can then supply power through the VBUS line.
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Table 8. USB Type-C sink behavior on CC lines
State
Sink without Dead battery supportSink with Dead battery support
Unpowered
Powered5.1 kΩ5.1 kΩ resistor
Pull-down function on CC lines
None
5.1 kΩ resistor or a voltage clamp
(DB)
When the USB Type-C sink is back to powered, it changes the value of its Rd pull-down resistance to one of
values specified for normal operation.
Upon transiting from Dead battery state to VBUS-powered state, the Type-C specification requires that the switch
of the Rd value from DB to “operating” does not transit through a state without any pull-down resistance. It
accepts a short transient during which the value of Rd is out of specified operating values. Refer to Terminationparameters section of the USB Type-C specification for full requirements.
Implementation on STM32 devices with integrated UCPD peripheral
The devices incorporate the Rp and Rd function of the CCx (x = 1 or 2) pins to fulfill the USB Type-C
requirements. For the Dead battery support, the DBCCx (x = 1 or 2) pins must externally be connected with their
respective CCx pins.
Control paths (1) to (3) shown in Figure 15 through Figure 18 manage the switching between Rp and Rd
functionality on the CCx pins, according to the application topology and state.
When the STM32 device is unpowered, a voltage exceeding 1 V on the DBCCx pins acting as inputs activates,
through the control path (3), the Dead battery pull-down functionality (DB) on their respective CCx pin. It is
maintained until the device is powered and the software disables it through the control path (1). The DB disable
action activates Rd or Rp value for normal operation that the software application should set beforehand.
When the device is used as USB Type-C source or as a USB Type-C sink without Dead battery support, the
DBCCx pins can be used as GPIOs controlled through the control path (2). In such applications, a weak external
pull-down resistor (for example 100 kΩ) on the DBCCx pin ensures that DB pull-down functionality is not activated
on the corresponding CCx pin when the device is powered down.
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DBCCx usage in non-protected application
When the device is unpowered, the DBCCx pins act as inputs. A high level on a DBCCx has the consequence of
exposing Rd = DB on the corresponding CCx pin to signal dead battery state. For the device acting as sink to
support the Dead battery function when directly connected with a USB Type-C source, the DBCCx pins must be
shorted with their corresponding CCx pins. As soon as the device is powered, the Rd exposed on its CCx pins
automatically transits to the value defined through the control registers, as shown in Figure 15. The termination in
this configuration must be of Rd (pull-down) type.
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Figure 15. Non-protected sink application supporting Dead battery feature
USB Type-C
connector
VBUS
VBUS
Power supply
VDD
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CPU
Cortex
Rd
(1)
CPU
(software)
(3)
CCx
DBCCx
CCx
CCx
USB Type-C
connector
Type-C
STM32
Type-C source
Type-C sink application
Controls
Table 9. Non-protected sink - sequence of exiting Dead battery mode
Sequence
Step 00 V0 VDB-
Step 15 V0 VDBVBUS arrives
Step 25 V3.3 Vdefault Rddevice supply arrives
Step 35 V3.3 Vas selected by SWupon write to ANAMODE
VBUSVDDRd valueComment
application
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When the device acts as a USB Type-C source, the Rd on CCx pins must never be set to DB value. This is
ensured by keeping the DBCCx pins separate from their corresponding CCx pins and by pulling them down
through a high-value (such as 100 kΩ) external pull-down resistor, which in the unpowered state ties them low.
The solution also fits a non-protected non-Dead-battery sink application.
In both cases, when the device is powered, the DBCCx pins can be used as I/Os, as shown in Figure 16.
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Figure 16. Non-protected sink not supporting Dead battery feature
USB Type-C
connector
VBUS
VBUS
Power supply
VDD
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CPU
Cortex
Rd
(1)
CPU
(software)
(3)
(2)
CCx
DBCCx
CCx
GPIO / AF
CCx
USB Type-C
connector
Type-C
STM32
Type-C source
Type-C sink application
Controls
DBCCx usage in protected application
A protection circuit (such as TCPP01-M12) can be placed between the STM32 device and the Type-C connector
of the application. When active, it separates the device CCx pins from the CCx lines to protect the device against
electrical stress such as ESD on the Type-C connector of the application that may be destructive when no or a
non-terminated cable is connected. When deactivated, it connects the device CC pins to the Type-C connector.
Typically, the protection circuit is supplied from the VBUS line. It may be activated/deactivated through either a
dedicated command or as function of its power supply. In the latter case, it isolates the CCx pin of the device from
the Type-C connector when unpowered (protection active), and it couples the CCx pin of the devices with the
Type-C connector when powered (protection inactive or bypass).
For applications supporting Dead battery feature, the active protection circuit on a CCx line must expose a
Rd = DB to the Type-C connector CCx line. Its activation/deactivation must be based on its powering state (VBUS
voltage). As soon as the USB Type-C source provides supply/charging voltage on VBUS, the protection circuit is
deactivated (its Rd deconnected and the CCx line connected with the device CCx pin). However, as the STM32
device may not yet be supplied at that instant, it must take over the Dead battery signaling (expose Rd = DB on
the CC pin) from the protection circuit. This is why the DBCCx pin must be shorted with the corresponding CCx
pin and it cannot be used for other purposes.
The following figure shows a typical application with protection, supporting Dead battery feature.
application
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Figure 17. Protected sink application supporting Dead battery feature
USB Type-C
connector
VBUS
VBUS
Power supply
VDD
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CPU
Cortex
Rd
(1)
CPU
(software)
(3)
(2)
CCx
DBCCx
CCx
Rd
Protection
CCx
USB Type-C
connector
Type-C
STM32
GPIO(s)
Type-C source
Type-C sink application
Controls
The following table shows Dead battery mode exit sequence for a USB Type-C sink application with a protection
circuit. The term connected/isolated means CCx pins connected / non-connected with Type-C source CCx lines.
The protection circuit state active means protection activated, Rd = DB of the protection circuit exposed to Type-C
source. The protection circuit state bypassmeans protection circuit deactivated, not affecting the CC line and
connecting the device CCx pins with the Type-C source CCx lines.
application
Table 10. Protected sink application - sequence of exiting Dead battery mode
The protection circuit of applications not supporting Dead battery feature does not incorporate the DB pull-down
device.
It can be activated/deactivated based on its supply voltage (Figure 18) or by software through a dedicated input
(Figure 19 - control path (4)). The latter allows the device to set up, through the ANAMODE bitfield, the desired
Rd value before the protection is deactivated. In both cases, the DBCCx lines can be used as I/Os. The following
figures show examples of application topology for either case.
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Figure 18. Protected sink application not supporting Dead battery feature - activation through supply
USB Type-C
connector
Power supply
VDD
VBUS
VBUS
CPU
Cortex
Rd
(1)
CPU
(software)
(3)
(2)
CCx
DBCCx
CCx
Protection
CCx
USB Type-C
connector
Type-C
STM32
GPIO(s)
Type-C source
Type-C sink application
Controls
Figure 19. Protected sink application not supporting Dead battery feature - activation through dedicated
input
USB Type-C
connector
VBUS
VBUS
application
Power supply
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CPU
Cortex
VDD
Rd
(3)
(1)
(2)
CPU
(software)
(4)
STM32
Type-C sink application
Controls
CCx
DBCCx
GPIO(s)
Protection
CCx
CCx
USB Type-C
connector
Type-C
Type-C source
application
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Summary of application topologies
The following table lists the principal topologies of USB Type-C application with compatible STM32
microcontrollers.
Protected
NoYesSinkYesNo
NoNoSinkNoYes
YesYesSinkYesNoProtection circuit deactivated when supplied
YesNoSinkNoYes
No
1. Pertains to CCx line
11.2.2Sink port
The USB Type-C Power Delivery sink (SNK) port exposes pull-down resistors (Rd) to the CC lines, and it
consumes power from the VBUS line (5 V to 20 V and up to 5 A).
From a sink point of view:
Mandatory
•Type-C port asserts Rd (pull-down resistor) on CC lines
•VBUS sensing
•Source detach detection, when VBUS moves outside the vSafe5V range
Optional
•Sink power from VBUS
Optional protection
•OVP as defined by usb.org:
–In the attach state, a sink should measure the VBUS voltage level.
–An STM32 general-purpose ADC can perform this measurement.
•Protection and EMI filtering on CC1, CC2, and VBUS lines. See Section 14 Recommendations
The features are summarized in the following table:
Table 11. Summary of principal Type-C application topologies
ApplicationDBCCx
Dead battery
(1)
compliant
Not
applicable
Sink/source
SourceNoYes
Shorted with
CCx
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Note
Reusable
-
Application must ensure low level on DBCCx
when the device is unpowered.
Protection circuit deactivated when supplied:
the application must ensure low level on
DBCCx when the device is unpowered.
Protection circuit deactivated by software: the
default Rd is never exposed to Type-C
source.
Rp exposed on CCx when the device is
powered.
The application must ensure low level on
DBCCx when the device is unpowered.
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Table 12. Sink features
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Feature
Protocol
Communication
channels CC1 and
CC2
Dead battery
VBUS level,
vSafe5V,
measurement
Power
Sink power from
VBUS
Extra Power switchGPIO1Power switch
Protection
CC1 and CC2--See Section 14 RecommendationsOptional
VBus--See Section 14 RecommendationsOptional
Software
Message repetitionTIM--
Message
transmissions
STM32
peripherals
involved
UCPD: CC1,
CC2
UCPD:
DBCC1,
DBCC2
ADC1
--DC/DC from VBUS to 3.3 V (VDD)
DMA--
number
of STM32
pins
2-
2-Handles Rd
External components or devicesCommentsSignal name
Mandatory. Able to
handle Rd and Rp
Resistor divider bridge with or
without op-amp for safety purpose
Mandatory only for
OVP protection
Optional, LDO,
DC/DC, SMPS
MOSFET or power
switch can be use
Used to drive
timing repetition
1200 µs et 900 µs
For TX et RX
Optional,
purpose
transfer
CC1, CC2
DBCC1,
DBCC2
V_SENSE
-
SNK_EN
CC1 and CC2
on Type-C side
Vbus on Type-
C side
See UM2552
for details
See UM2552
for details
The following architecture schematics explain how to implement various sink modes.
11.2.2.1VBUS-powered sink
From the STM32 point of view, VDD is generated from VBUS. An external LDO, DC/DC converter, or SMPS is
used, and an optional power-switch wire on VBUS can power extra load. The SNK_EN GPIO pin controls this
optional power-switch.
Regarding the protocol, two dedicated STM32 UCPD pins, DBCC1 and DBCC2, set Rd on the CC1 and CC2
lines. The DBCC lines must be wired to CC lines. No software action is needed, as Rd is present on the CC lines
through the DBCC lines, with or without the STM32 power supply (VDD). After STM32 power-up, the USB-PD
software stack switches the resistor connection from the DBCC to the CC lines.
Useful only for limiting
load at start-up (and
during USB suspend)
SNK_EN
Power supply:
DCDC/SMPS/LDO
GPIO
VDD
Resistor
ADCx_INy
DBCC1
VBUS
bridge
V_SENSE
CC1
STM32
(with UCPD)
CC2
VSS
Signal description
•CC1 and CC2 communication channel signals wired to dedicated Type-C connector pins
•The DBCC1 dead-battery signal is wired to CC1. This handles Rd when the STM32 is not powered via the
CC1 line.
•The DBCC2 dead-battery signal is wired to CC2. This handles Rd when the STM32 is not powered via the
CC2 line.
Optional:
•V_SENSE wired to an ADC through a resistor divider. VBUS voltage measurement for OVP and safety
purposes. The software stack, using the HAL_ADC driver, measures the VBUS voltage level.
•SNK_EN signal GPIO connects and disconnects an optional VBUS load.
DBCC2
USB Type-C
receptacle
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Time line
CableDetach AttachDetach
AMS#2(SNK)
ProtocolCCSRC sideRpAMS#1(SRC)Rp-1.5 Rp-1.5
3A Rp-1.5
Rd=DBCC
Rd=CC
1.5A
SNK side R d
Rd=DBCC
PowerVBU SSRC side15V
9V
vSafe5V
vSafe0V0V5V 1.5A0V
VBUSSNK side15V
9V
vSafe5V
vSafe0V0V5V 1.5A0V
LOADSNK side0V5V 1.5A0V
GP iosSNKSNK_EN
V_SENSE
SOFTWARE SNKSTM32VDD
BOOT
APPLI
USB-PD
State01 2333333 456789
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Figure 21. VBUS-powered sink timeline
The states are described below. Actions in italics are GPIO-based (ADC, IO, and so on):
•State 0: No connection between equipment
–Detach state
–Rp = 1.5A Rd = 5.1K (DBCC pin)
•State 1: Connect cable; VBUS is in Attach state
•State 2: STM32 boot, start application and initialize USB-PD software
•State 3: Port partner starts AMS power negotiation
•State 4: USB-PD: use Rd from CC instead of DBCC
•State 5: SNK detects the attachment
•State 6: USB-PD: Enable load using SNK_EN GPIO and a contract is established
•State 7: USB-PD SW: OVP and safety are looking for V/I VBUS senses
•State 8: Disconnect cable, VBUS is OFF on the sink side
•State 9: Source discharges VBUS to vSafe0V
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11.2.2.2Separately powered sink
The STM32 device is powered from a separate AC/DC or DC/DC converter, SMPS, LDO, or battery, and not from
VBUS. An additional load can optionally be powered from VBUS through a power switch controlled by the
SNK_EN GPIO.
Regarding the protocol, the CC1 and CC2 lines set Rd. The DBCC1 and DBCC2 lines must be connect to GND.
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Figure 22. SNK external power connections
MCU
power
Power
source
LOAD
Useful only for limiting
load at start-up (and
during USB suspend)
Power supply:
DCDC/SMPS/
LDO
VDD
STM32
(with UCPD)
VSS
SNK_EN
GPIO
Resistor
bridge
V_SENSE
ADCx_INy
CC1
DBCC1
CC2
DBCC2
VBUS
USB Type-C
receptacle
Signal description
•CC1 and CC2 communication channel signals wired to dedicated Type-C connector pins
•DBCC1 signal wired to GND (as dead-battery mode is not used)
•DBCC2 signal wired to GND (as dead-battery mode is not used)
Optional:
•V_SENSE signal wired to an ADC through a resistor divider
•VBUS voltage is measured for OVP and safety purposes
•The software stack, using the HAL_ADC, measures the VBUS voltage level
SNK_EN signal GPIO pin connects and disconnects an optional VBUS load.
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Time line
CableDetach AttachDetach
AMS#2(SNK)
ProtocolC CSRC sideRpAMS#1(SRC)
3A Rp-1.5
1.5A
SNK side R dRd=CC
PowerVBU SSRC side15V
9V
vSafe5V
vSafe0V0V5V 1.5A9V 1.5A15V 1.5A5V0V
VBUSSNK side15V
9V
vSafe5V
vSafe0V0V5V 1.5A9V 1.5A15V 1.5A5V 0V
15V
9V
5V
LOADSNK side0V0V5V 1.5A 9V 1.5A15V 1.5A5V 0V
GP iosSNKSNK_EN
V_SENSE
SOFTWARE SNKSTM32VDD
BOOT
APPLI
USB-PD
State0122222234567 89
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Figure 23. Sink external power time line
The states are described below. Actions in italics are GPIO-based (ADC, IO, and so on)
•State 0: No connection between equipment
–Detach state
–Rp = 1.5 A Rd = 5.1 K (CC pin)
•State 1: Connect cable. VBUS is in Attach state.
•State 2: AMS between SRC and SNK.
•State 3: USB-PD: Enable load using SNK_EN GPIO pin.
•State 4 SNK requests 9 V.
•State 5: USB-PD SW: OVP and safety are looking for V/I Vbus senses.
•State 6: SNK requests 15 V.
•State 7: SNK requests 5 V.
•State 8: Disconnect cable, VBUS is off on the sink side.
•State 9: Source discharge VBUS to vSafe0V.
11.2.3Source port
The USB Type-C Power Delivery source (SRC) port exposes pull-up resistor (Rp) to the CC lines and it provides
power over VBUS (5 V to 20 V and up to 5 A).
From a source point of view:
Mandatory
•Type-C port asserts Rp on CC lines
•Feed power to VBUS
•During detach or communication failure, the source reduces VBUS to vSafe0V.
An STM32 GP GPIO discharges VBUS using an external MOSFET.
Optional
•An STM32 GP ADC can do these measurements using a shunt or resistor bridge
Optional protection
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•Protection and EMI filtering on CC1, CC2 and V
lines. See Section 14 Recommendations.
BUS
The features are summarized in Table 13.
Table 13. Source features
Feature
Protocol
CC1 and CC2
communication
channels
Dead Battery
support
VBUS level,
vSafe0V,
measurement
Power
Provide power from
VBUS
Discharge VBUS to
vSafe0V
ISense
measurement
CC1 and CC2See Section 14 Recommendations
Protection
VBUS--See Section 14 Recommendations-
Software
Message repetitionTIM--
Message
transmissions
STM32
Peripherals
involved
UCPD:
CC1, CC2
UCPD:
DBCC1,
DBCC2
ADC1
GPIO1Power switch
GPIO1MOSFET + charge resistorsMandatorySRC_DISCH
ADC1Op-amp + shunt resistorsOptionalI_SENSE
DMA--
Number
of STM32
pins
2-Mandatory
2-Mandatory
External components or devicesCommentsSignal name
Resistor bridge with or without op-
amp for safety purpose
OptionalV_SENSE
Mandatory,
Dual-MOSFET
can be used
CC1 and CC2 on
Type-C side
VBUS on Type-C
Used to drive
timing repetition
1200 µs et 900
µs
For TX et RX
transfer
See [1] for details
See [1] for details
CC1
CC2
DBCC1
DBCC1
SRC_EN
side
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Figure 24 explains how to handle Source (SRC) mode. From the STM32 point of view, power is provided by an
external source such as an AC/DC, DC/DC, SMPS, LDO, or battery.
Rp management is handled by the UCPD software stack. In this case, the DBCC lines must not be wired to the
CC1 and CC2 lines. The DBCC1 and DBCC2 pins are wired to GND.
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Figure 24. Source architecture
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MCU
power
Power
source
VBUS
power
GPIO
DC-DC
5V / 9V / 15V
Power supply:
DCDC/SMPS/LDO
VDD
STM32
(with UCPD)
DAC / ADC
GPIO
SRC_EN
VSS
CC1
DBCC1
CC2
DBCC2
ADCx_INx
V and I
sensing
USB Type-C
receptacle
ADCx_INy
VBUS
SRC_DISCH
Note that the VCONN circuit is not shown in this figure. See Section 13.1 Sourcing power to VBUS.
Signal description
•CC1 and CC2 communication channel signals wired to dedicated Type-C connector pins
•the DBCC1 signal is wired to GND
•the DBCC2 signal is wired to GND
Optional:
•V_SENSE signal wired to an ADC through a resistor divider. VBUS voltage measurement for OVP and
safety purposes. Software stack, using the HAL_ADC driver to measure the VBUS voltage level.
•In the case of negative VBUS transitions, for example 15 V to 5 V or 9 V to 5 V, a discharge path can be
used before the load switch (controlled by SRC_EN) to reduce the time needed for this transition and to stay
in specification.
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Time line
CableDetach AttachDetach
AMS#2(SNK)
ProtocolCCSRC sideRpAMS#1(SRC)
3A Rp-1.5
1.5A
SNK sideRdRd=CC
PowerVBUSSRC side15V
9V
vSafe5V
vSafe0V0V5V 1.5A0V
VBUSSNK side15V
9V
vSafe5V
vSafe0V0V5V 1.5A0V
GP iosSRCSRC_EN
DISCH
V_SENSE
I_SENSE
SOFTWARESRCSTM32VDD
BOOT
APPLI
USB-PD
State01222222345
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Figure 25. SRC (source) mode power timings
The states are described below. Actions in italics are GPIO-based (ADC, IO, and so on):
•State 0: No connection between equipment
–Detach state
–Rp = 1.5 A, Rd = 5.1 KΩ (CC pin)
•State 1: Connect cable. VBUS is on
–Attach state
–USB-PD switches on VBUS using the SRC_EN GPIO pin
–Capability exchange
•State 2: AMS between SRC and SNK
•State 3: USB-PD SW: OVP and safety are looking for V/I VBUS senses
•State 4: Disconnect cable, VBUS is OFF on the sink side
–USB-PD initiates VBUS discharge using the DISCH GPIO pin, until VBUS reaches vSafe0V
•State 5: Source VBUS discharged to vSafe0V
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11.2.4Dual-role power port
Dual-role power (DRP) port refers to a USB Power Delivery port that can operate as either a source or a sink. The
role of the port is fixed to either source or sink, or may alternate between the two port modes. Initially, when
operating as a source, the port also takes the DFP role, and when operating as a sink, the port takes the UFP
role. The port role may be changed dynamically to reverse either power or data roles.
From a dual-role power port point of view:
Mandatory:
•Type-C port asserts Rp on CC lines when in source mode
•Type-C port assert Rd on CC lines when in sink mode
•Feed power to VBUS
•During detach or communication failure, the source takes VBUS down to vSafe0V
–An STM32 GP GPIO discharges VBUS using an external MOS
Optional:
•Measure VBUS voltage and current values
–A STM32 GP ADC can do this measurement using a shunt, or a resistor bridge
•Get power from VBUS
•Source 'detach' detection, when VBUS moves outside vSafe5V range
•Manage fast role swap (FRS) protocol. (USB-PD 3.0 only)
Optional protection:
•Protection and EMI filtering on CC1, CC2 and VBUS lines. See Section 14 Recommendations
The features are summarized in Table 14:
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Table 14. Dual-role power port features
Feature
Protocol
CC1 and CC2
communication
channels
Dead Battery
VBUS Level, vSafe0V,
vSafe5V ,
measurements
Fast Role Swap
On Power level-----
Provide power from
VBUS
Extra Power switchGPIO-Power switch
Discharge VBUS to
vSafe0V
ISense measurementADC1
STM32
Peripherals
involved
UCPD:
CC1, CC2
UCPD:
DBCC1, DBCC2
ADC1
UCPD:
FRSTX1,
FRSTX2
GPIO1Power switch
GPIO1
Number of
STM32 pins
2-
2-
2
External components
or devices
Resistor divider bridge
with or without op-Amp
for safety purpose
MOS to drive CC lines
to GND
MOS + charge
Resistors
OpAmp + shunt
Resistors
CommentsSignal name
Mandatory
Able to handle Rd
& Rp
Mandatory
Wire to GND
Mandatory for OVP
protection purpose
Mandatory
Mandatory, MOS
can be use
Optional, MOS can
be use
MandatorySRC_DISCH
OptionalI_SENSE
CC1
CC2
DBCC1
DBCC1
V_SENSE
FRSTX1
FRSTX2
SRC_EN
SNK_EN
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Feature
STM32
Peripherals
involved
Number of
STM32 pins
External components
or devices
CommentsSignal name
Protection
CC1 and CC2--See chapter xxxOptional
VBUS--See chapter xxxOptional
Software
same as previous-----
Figure 26 shows the connections used in DRP mode.
Figure 26. DRP connections
LOAD
Useful only for limiting
load at start-up (and
during USB suspend)
V
sensing
VBUS
CC1 and CC2 on
Type-C side
VBUS on Type-C
side
MCU
power
Power
source
VBUS
power
DCDC/SMPS/LDO
VDD
STM32
(with UCPD)
GPIO
DAC / ADC
DC-DC
5V / 9V / 15V
GPIO
V_SENSE
VSS
CC1
DBCC1
CC2
DBCC2
ADCx_INx
V and I
sensing
SNK_EN
GPIOADCx_INw
SRC_EN
USB Type-C
receptacle
ADCx_INy
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SRC_DISCH
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Hardware overview
Note that the VCONN circuit is not shown in this figure. See Section 13.1 Sourcing power to VBUS.
The signal descriptions are given in Section 11.2.2 Sink port and Section 11.2.3 Source port.
Time line
Figure 27. DRP with FRS mode time line example
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•State 0: No connection between equipment
–Detach state
–DRP = SRC role Rp = 1.5 A (CC pin)
•State 1: USB-PD stack decide to move from SRC to SNK role
–DRP = SNK role Rd = 5.1K (CC pin)
•State 2: USB-PD stack decide to move from SNK to SRC role
–DRP = SRC role Rp = 1.5A (CC pin)
•State 3: USB-PD stack decide to move from SRC to SNK role
–DRP = SNK role Rd = 5.1K (CC pin)
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11.2.5Dual-role power port with FRS
In this configuration, the STM32 device is supplied from a separate source such as an AC/DC or DC/DC
converter, SMPS, LDO, or battery. The UCPD peripheral handles Rp and Rd through software. The power role,
source or sink, can be changed on-the-fly without any cable disconnect when both devices are DRP ports.
Fast role swap (FRS) function allows any source with sudden power loss (for example mains power) to signal the
condition to a sink with fast role swap capability far more rapidly than without FRS. As FRS signaling/detection
works during messaging and regardless of the collision control, it takes no longer than 50 µs. Once the sink
detects the FRS signaling, it prepares to detect the VBUS level drop. Then it switches its role to SRC, taking over
the VBUS drive within a delay (for example 150 µs) specified by the FRS procedure.
Figure 28. DRP with FRS VBUS = 5 V / 9 V / 15 V connections
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MCU
power
Power
source
VBUS
power
LOAD
Useful only for limiting
load at start-up (and
during USB suspend)
DCDC/SMPS/LDO
VDD
STM32
(with UCPD)
GPIO
DAC / ADC
DC-DC
5V / 9V / 15V
V
sensing
SNK_EN
GPIOADCx_INw
SRC_EN
GPIO
V_SENSE
VSS
CC1
DBCC1
FRSTX_1
CC2
DBCC2
FRSTX_2
ADCx_INx
V and I
sensing
VBUS
USB Type-C
receptacle
ADCx_INy
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SRC_DISCH
Note that the VCONN circuit is not shown in this figure. See Section 13.1 Sourcing power to VBUS.
Signal description
•The CC1 and CC2 communication channel signals wired to dedicated Type-C connector pins
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CableDetach AttachDetach
ProtocolC CSRC sideRp
3A Rp-1.5COMFRSCOMCOMCOM COMRp-1.5
1.5A
SNK sideRdRd=CCRd=CC
PowerVBUSDRP1 side 15V
9V
vSafe5V
vSafe0V0V5V 1.5AvSafe0V5V 1.5A0V
LOADDRP1 side0V5V 1.5Amax0V
VBUSDRP2 side 15V
9V
vSafe5V
vSafe0V0V5V 1.5A0V5V 1.5AvSafe0V
LOADDRP2 side0V5V 1.5AmaxOV
GP iosDRP1SRC_ENACT AS SOURCE
SNK_ENACT AS SINK
DISCH
V_SENSE
I_SENSE
DRP2SRC_ENACT AS SOURCE
SNK_ENACT AS SINK
DISCH
V_SENSE
I_SENSE
SOFTWARE DRP1STM32VDD
BOOT
APPLI
USB-PD
DRP2STM32VDD
BOOT
APPLI
USB-PD
State01234 567 8 91011
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•The DBCC1 signal is wired to GND.
•The DBCC2 signal is wired to GND.
•The SRC_EN signal GPIO pin is used to switch-on VBUS using an external MOSFET or power switch.
•The SRC_DISCH signal GPIO pin initiates the discharge of VBUS on detach. An external MOSFET can be
used.
•The FRSTX1 and FRSTX2 fast role swap signals are wired to external MOSFETs to drive the CC lines.
•The V_SENSE signal is wired to an ADC through a resistor divider. The VBUS voltage measurement for
OVP and safety purpose. The software stack, using the HAL_ADC driver, measures the VBUS voltage level.
•The I_SENSE signal is wired to an ADC through a resistor shunt. VBUS current measurement for safety
purposes. The software stack, using the HAL_ADC driver, measures the VBUS current level.
•The SNK_EN signal GPIO pin is used to connect and disconnect an optional VBUS load.
Time line
Figure 29. DRP with FRS - time line example
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The steps in italics are based on GPIOs (ADC, IO, and so on)
•State 0: No connection between equipment
–Detach state
–Rp = 1.5A Rd = 5.1K (CC pin)
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•State 1: Connect cable
–VBUS is on DRP1 set SRC_EN GPIO pin
•State 2: Capabilitiy exchanges
–DRP2 switches the on load on V
using the SNK_EN GPIO pin
BUS
•State 3: FRSTX (fast role swap) start
•State 4: DRP1 moves V
to vSafe0V
BUS
•State 5: The DISXH GPIO pin initiates the DRP1 discharge
•State 6: End of V
discharge
BUS
•State 7: Role swap between DRP1 and DRP2
•State 8: DRP2 enables V
•State 9: DRP1 uses the SNK_EN GPIO pin on the V
using the SRC_EN GPIO pin
BUS
BUS
load ON
•State 10: Disconnect cable
•State 11: End of discharge
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12Type-C with power delivery using a general-purpose peripheral
This chapter may not fully apply to STM32 MPU products. Refer to Section 9 Product offer for their specificities.
12.1Software overview
The software architecture is the same as that described in Section 11.1 Software overview.
12.2Hardware overview
Figure 30. Hardware view for Type-C power delivery with a general-purpose peripheral
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Using a general-purpose peripheral, the TCPM/TCPC interfaces are a convenient way of handling USB power
delivery. STM32 MCUs and STM32 MPUs using a communication bus can handle all TCPM/TCPC companion
chips.
Usually the I2C, SPI or GPIOs are used to handle communication messages and exceptions.
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12.2.1Sink port using TCPM/TCPC interface
In sink (SNK) mode, the Type-C port must expose Rd (pull-down resistor) on CC lines, and takes power from
VBUS. The sink detects source attachment when VBUS reaches vSafe5V. Detection requires an ADC for
example.
The STM32 communicates with the TCPM/TCPC interface, typically using the I2C bus. In some cases an SPI,
ADC, DAC, or GPIO completes the communication between the STM32 general-purpose MCU and the TCPM/
TCPC external component.
Figure 31. Sink port using TCPM/TCPC interface
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power
Power
source
MCU
LOAD
DCDC/SMPS/
LDO
LDO -> 3.3
VDD
STM32
(TCPM)
I2C
GPIO
VDD
SNK_EN
TCPC
VBUS
V
sensing
ADC
CC1
CC2
USB Type-C
receptacle
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12.2.2Source port using TCPM/TCPC interface
In source (SRC) mode, the Type-C port must expose Rp (pull-up resistor) to the CC lines and provide power
through VBUS. During detach or communications failures, the source must reduce VBUS to vSafe0V. This means
that a device must discharge VBUS.
The STM32 (acting as TCPM) usually communicates with TCPM/TCPC interfaces using the I2C bus. In some
cases an SPI, ADC, DAC, or a GPIO complete the communication between the STM32 general-purpose MCU
and TCPM/TCPC external components.
Figure 32. Source mode using TCPM/TCPC interface
TCPC
power
MCU power
DCDC/SMPS/
LDO
VDD
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USB Type-C
receptacle
CC1
Power
source
VBUS
STM32
(TCPM)
ADC/
DAC
GPIO DAC
5 V/9 V/15 V
VDD
DC-DC
GPIO
I2C
SPI
GPIO
ADC
DAC
GND
SRC_EN
TCPC
ADC
V/I
sensing
CC2
SRC_DISCH
ADC
VBUS
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12.2.3Dual-role power port using TCPM/TCPC interface
A dual-role power (DRP) port can operate as either a source (SRC) or a sink (SNK). The role of the port can be
fixed to either source or sink, or it can alternate between the two port states. Initially when operating as a source,
the port also takes role of a downstream facing port (DFP), and when operating as a sink, the port takes the role
of an upstream facing port (UFP). The port role may change dynamically to reverse either power or data roles.
The STM32 usually communicates with the TCPM/TCPC interface using the I2C bus. In some cases, an SPI,
ADC, DAC, or GPIO completes communications between the STM32 general-purpose MCU and the TCPM/
TCPC external component.
Figure 33. Dual-role power port using TCPM/TCPC interface
LOAD
TCPC
power
MCU
power
DCDC/SMPS/
LDO
VDD
SNK_EN
V
sensing
ADC
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USB Type-C
receptacle
VBUS
CC1
Power
source
VBUS
power
VDD
STM32
GPIO DAC
DC-DC
5 V/9 V/15 V
I2C
SPI
GPIO
ADC
DAC
GND
TCPC
SRC_EN
ADC
V/I
sensing
CC2
SRC_
DISCH
ADC
VBUS
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Dedicated architecture proposals and solutions
13Dedicated architecture proposals and solutions
This chapter may not fully apply to STM32 MPU products. Refer to Section 9 Product offer for their specificities.
13.1Sourcing power to VBUS
SRC port and DRP acting as Power Delivery source provide power to the VBUS line. Commonly used power
stages include DC/DC converter, AC/DC converter, and switched-mode power supply (SMPS), with or without a
battery. A power switch connects their output (VOUT) to the VBUS line. The general-purpose STM32 ADC, DAC,
GPIO, and I2C peripherals allow flexible and scalable power stage control, as shown in the following figure.
Figure 34. Sourcing power to VBUS
Power switch
VIN
AC/DC
DC/DC
SMPS
VOUT
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VREF
DAC/
PWM
I_SENSE
ADCx_INy
Error
ENABLE
GPIO
CONTROL
I2C
GPIO
SRC_EN
STM32
general-purpose
ADCx_INy
V_SENSE
Signal description
•ADC: VBUS voltage and current measurement
•GPIO: power switch control, power stage enable, error sensing
•PWM or DAC: voltage reference to the power stage
•I2C: digital control of a power stage with I2C-bus.
In a STM32G0 implementation, the DC/DC converter is driven by a PWM generated with a timer (available in the
STM32,). The aim is to determine the PWM corresponding to the requested voltage. An iteration algorithm
estimates the target PWM, and a voltage measurement confirms whether the expected value is reached.
VBUS sense
13.2
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DC/DC output control with GPIOs
Control through a resistor bridge switched with GPIOs
The VREF line voltage is set with a resistor bridge dividing the VOUT line voltage. The division ratio is switched to
the desired value with open-drain GPIOs, as shown in the following figure.
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VIN
Figure 35. Setting V
VOUT
with a switched resistor bridge
Ref
STM32
DC/DC
VREF
converter
V3
V2
V1
open-drain
GPIO1
open-drain
GPIO2
Control with a GPIO acting as a PWM output
The VREF line voltage is set with a resistor bridge R1/R2 dividing the VOUT line voltage, and with an open-drain
PWM GPIO output connecting the bottom of the resistor bridge to ground during a portion of time defined with the
duty cycle. The voltage in the middle point of the resistor bridge is smoothed to its mean level with a capacitor that
forms, with the resistors of the resistor bridge, a low-pass RC filter. Varying the PWM duty cycle varies the VOUT
line voltage.
VIN
DC/DC
converter
Figure 36. Setting V
VOUT
VREF
with a PWM GPIO
Ref
R1
R2
C
STM32
PWM
open-drain
GPIO
clk
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13.3Applying V
An SRC port or a DRP playing the role of source must support VCONN function in the following cases:
•to supply or draw more than 3 A
•to support USB3
A single V
the CC1 or CC2 pin, and, simultaneously, two MOSFETs isolate the STM32 UCPD CC1 and CC2 pins from the
CC lines. Two FRS commutation MOSFETs discharge the CC lines when the power switches stop applying
V
CONN
This implies the use of at least two GPIOs to control VCONN_EN1 and VCONN_EN2, as shown in the following
figure.
CONN
to the CC lines.
on CC lines
CONN
voltage generator is present in the system. Two power switches apply the V
Figure 37. Applying V
DC-DC
5 V
VCONN_EN1
CC1
DBCC1
CONN
Power
switch 1
on CC lines
CONN
V
Power
switch 2
CONN
V
Type-C
CC1
CONN
USB
(5 V) to either
STM32
FRSTX1
UCPD
VCONN_EN2
CC2
DBCC2
FRSTX2
Signal description
Two GPIOs (shown as VCONN_EN1 and VCONN_EN2 in the figure) control the switch to apply V
lines and the simultaneous isolation of the STM32 CC pins from the CC lines.
For software details, see [1].
CC2
CONN
to the CC
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13.3.1Time line
CableDetach AttachDetach
AMS#2(SNK)C OMM
ProtocolC CSRC sideRpAMS#1(SRC)
3A Rp-1.5
1.5A
SNK sideRdR d=CC
VCONNCC 2SRC sideRp
3A Rp-1.5
1.5A
SNK sideRdR d=CC5V 1A
PowerVBU SSRC side15V
9V
vSafe5V
vSafe0V0V5V 1.5A0V
VBUSSNK side15V
9V
vSafe5V
vSafe0V0V5V 1.5A0V
GP iosSRCSRC_EN
DISCH
V_SENSE
I_SENSE
VCONN_EN1
FRSTX1
Discharge Vconn
SOFTWARE SRCSTM32VDD
BOOT
APPLI
USB-PD
State012 345 6789
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Figure 38. Applying V
- time line example
CONN
The sequence is as follows, where actions in italics are based on GPIOs (ADC, IO, and so on):
•State 0: No connection between equipment
–Detach state
–Rp = 1.5A Rd = 5.1K (CC pin)
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•State 1: Connect cable. VBUS is turned on using the SRC_EN GPIO. Attach state.
–USB-PD switch on VBUS using SRC_EN GPIO pin
–capabilities exchanged
•State 2: Request VCONN ON
•State 3: Enable VCONN using VCONN_EN1/2 GPIOs
•State 4: USB-PD SW: OVP and safety are looking for V/I VBUS senses
•State 5: Request VCONN ON
•State 6: Disable VCONN using VCONN_EN1/2 GPIOs
–Start discharging CC1/2 line using FRSTX pin or a GPIO
•State 7: Disconnect cable, VBUS is OFF on the sink side
–USB power delivery uses the DISCH GPIO pin to initiate the VBUS discharge until the VBUS voltage
reaches vSafe0V
•State 8: The VBUS voltage reaches vSafe0V
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13.4FRS signalling
FRS signaling is only required for Type-C DRP role swapping. Only a DRP operating as a power source optionally
sends FRS signals on power-outage detection.
FRS signaling (TX): UCPD peripheral requires external hardware to pull the CC line strongly to GND
•This implies two external NMOS transistors, controlled by the STM32 UCPD peripheral
•One per CC line, controlled with GPIO set to the corresponding FRSTX1 or FRSTX2 AF
FRS detection (RX): The detection of FRS signaling is internal. It can be enabled by software.
•Software uses a UCPD interruption.
The UCPD peripheral provides a control bit (FRSTX) that is available through alternate-function multiplexing. It is
only written to 1 to start the 'FRS signaling' condition. The condition is auto-cleared in order to respect the
required timing. See the relevant STM32 MCU or MPU product datasheet for further details. This behavior is
introduced in Power Delivery3.0, is optional, and only applies to DRP roles. It allows a fast solution to swap power
roles for a source that loses its ability to supply power.
A DRP in source (SRC) mode signals 'FRS' as an alert condition in order to swap power roles (that is, the VBUS
source) as quickly as possible. Typically, this is useful in the absence of a local battery.
When the VCONN feature is used, FRSTX1 and FRSTX2 discharge the CC1 and CC2 lines through MOSFETs.
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Figure 39. Fast role-swap DRP mode circuit
STM32
CC1
CC2
FRSTX1
FRSTX2
Type-C
CC1
CC2
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Monitoring VBUS voltage and current
13.5Monitoring VBUS voltage and current
Protection and safety
A DC/DC converter circuit, such as the L7987, is used to generate VBUS and VCONN, and includes built-in OTP /
OVP / OCP generation. These errors can be handled in software at the user application level for safety purposes.
To do this, the DC/DC fault output signal can be routed to EXTI on the STM32 side.
PD protocol
A SNK port or a DRP in the role of power sink measures the VBUS level to handle REQUEST_ACCEPT /
PS_RDY / DETACH protocol messages on the software side. For this purpose, one ADC is required on the
STM32 side.
A SRC port or a DRP in the role of power source provides power to the VBUS and keeps its voltage within the
specified target (through monitoring it and controlling the DC/DC converter), for PDO or APOD uses cases.
Method
To measure the VBUS current, use a low resistance shunt. To measure VBUS voltage, use a basic resistor
bridge. Optionally add an operational amplifier for OVP and safety purposes.
Note:TSC2011 and TSC2012 precision bidirectional current sense amplifier can be used. See datasheets on
www.st.com.
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Figure 40. VBUS voltage and current monitoring circuit
STM32
ADC
ADC
Isense
Vsense
VBUS
-
+
Rs
Rs = Shunt
R1, R2 = Resistor bridge
R1
R2
Type-C
receptacle
VBUS
VBUS
VBUS
VBUS
GND
GND
GND
GND
Note:Extra protection can be added on Isense and Vsense. See Section 14 Recommendations.
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14Recommendations
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Recommendations
14.1
Note:SBU may be left open if no Alternate Mode is supported. When Alternate Mode is supported, add a resistor
ESD/EOS protection devices for USB Type-C
Dedicated ESD and EOS protection can be used on:
•VBUS power delivery signals
•D+/D-, TX/RX Super-speed and High-speed signals
•CC communication channel signals
•SBU side-band usage signal
superior to 4 MΩ to ensure USB Safe state.
For further information, refer to [4] and to www.st.com (search Type-C protection).
Table 15. Recommended protection devices
FunctionDevice
3.3 VSMLVT3V3
Power supply
User push button
JoystickESDA6V1-5SC6 (five lines)
5 VDSDA7P120-1U1M
9 to 12 VESDA15P60-1U1M
ESDALC6V1-1U2 (one line, pitch 350 µm)
ESDA5V3L (two lines)
®
14.2
TVS must be selected according to the voltage on the VBUS (that can be higher than 5 V):
•ESDA7P120-1U1M for 5 V VBUS
•ESDA13P70-1U1M for 9 V VBUS
•ESDA15P60-1U1M for 12 V VBUS
•ESDA17P50-1U1M for 15 V VBUS
•ESDA25P35-1U1M for 20 V VBUS
Capacitors on CC lines
The USB PD specification allows CC receiver (cReceiver) capacitance in the range of 200 pF to 600 pF.
For noise filtering purposes, an extra 390 pF +/- 10% capacitance must be added on each CC line.
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14.3TCPP01 Type-C port protection device
Two Type-C power delivery failure modes are identified:
•VBUS high voltage short circuit to the CC lines when a unplug is done with a poor mechanical quality
connector. Over voltage protection is needed on the CC line. This use case appears only when power
delivery is used.
•VBUS line compromised if a defective charger is stuck at a high voltage. Overvoltage protection is needed
on the VBUS line. This use case can occur even when power delivery is not used.
A dedicated single chip can be used for system protection. The TCPP01-M12 is a cost effective solution to protect
low-voltage MCUs or other controllers performing USB Type-C Power Delivery management of a power sink. The
TCPP01-M12 provides 20 V short-to-VBUS over-voltage and IEC ESD protection on CC lines, as well as
programmable over-voltage protection with an NMOS gate driver for the VBUS line.
The TCPP01-M12 also integrates dead battery management, and can be completely turned off for batterypowered devices. A fault report is also generated.
TVS is still required on VBUS (ESDA25P35-1U1M), and then only the maximum voltage is considered.
14.3.1Sink applications
The following figure shows a sink application drawing all its power from the USB Type-C connector VBUS line.
Figure 41. Entirely VBUS-powered sink
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GATE
TCPP01-M12
GND
T1 N-MOSFET
STL11N3LLH6
SOURCE
VCC
FLT
DB/
CC1
CC2
LDO
3.3 V
GPIO2*
GPIO1
CC1
CC2
* Not mandatory
D1 TVS
ESDA25P35-1U1M
VBUS
USB-C connector
CC1
CC2
GND
D2
IN_GD
R1
R2
C1
C3
VBUS_CTRL
CC1c
CC2c
C2
•FLT (FAULT) is an open-drain output pin.
•DB/ is a pull-down TCPP input. Connect it to 3.3 V if not managed by the MCU software.
R3
R4
VCC
STM32
UCPD Low-
voltage
power
delivery
controller
GND
ADC
DBCC1
DBCC2
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TCPP01 Type-C port protection device
Figure 42. Sink application with battery (PD3.0)
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STL11N3LLH6
GATE
TCPP01-M12
GND
SOURCE
VCC
FLT/
DB/
CC1
CC2
management
R3
R4
ADC
GPIO1
GPIO3*
GPIO2
CC1
CC2
* Not mandatory
D1 TVS
ESDA25P35-1U1M
VBUS
USB-C connector
CC1
CC2
GND
D2
IN_GD
C3
R1
VBUS_CTRL
R2
CC1c
CC2c
C2
C1
•FLT (FAULT) is an open-drain output pin.
•DB/ is a pull-down TCPP input. Connect it to 3.3 V if not managed by the MCU software.
Power
OUT
3.3 V
VDD
STM32
UCPD Low-
voltage power
delivery
controller
GND
DBCC1
DBCC2
Figure 43. 15 W sink application with battery
* Not mandatory
D1 TVS ESDA25P35-1U1M
VBUS
USB-C connector
CC1
CC2
GND
C1
D2
IN_GD
C3
R1
VBUS_CTRL
R2
C2
TCPP01-M12
CC1c
CC2c
GATE
GND
T1 N-MOSFET
STL11N3LLH6
SOURCE
VCC
DB/
FLT
CC1
CC2
R5
5.1 kohm
R3
R4
GPIO1
GPIO2*
ADC1
ADC2
R6
5.1 kohm
Power
management
ADC
VDD
STM32
UCPD
Low-voltage
Power delivery
controller
GND
OUT
3.3 V
•FLT (FAULT) is an open-drain output pin, to leave open if not connected.
•When GPIO1 is low, TCPP01-M12 is OFF with zero current consumption.
•When GPIO1 is low, TCPP01-M12 is ON with ADC1 or ADC2 checking the source capability.
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In dead battery condition, the following sequence applies:
1.TCPP01-M12 presents a DB clamp (1.1 V) on CC1 and CC2 lines.
2.The source detects the clamp presence and applies 5 V on VBUS.
3.N-MOSFET T1 is normally ON and the power management block is supplied with 5 V.
4.The MCU wakes-up, and applies 3.3 V on GPIO1 to wake up TCPP01-M12.
5.TCPP01-M12 releases the clamp on the CC1 and CC2 lines so that ADC1 or ADC2 can sense the SOURCE
pin capability with the voltage across R5 or R6.
14.3.2Handling dead battery condition
The DB/ (dead battery resistor management) pin is a pulled-down active-low TCPP01 input. The DB/ pin can
either be connected to VCC or driven by an MCU GPIO.
As long as the DB/ input is low (connected to ground or left open and tied low through a built-in 5 kΩ pull-down
resistor), the dead-battery resistors are connected and CC switches are opened (OFF state).
When the DB/ pin is tied to VCC, the DB resistors on the CC pins are disconnected and CC switches are closed
(ON state).
DB/ usage (sink application):
•After system power-up, the DB/ pin must be kept low, which activates DB Rd of TCPP01.
•Once the DB Rd is enabled on STM32 CC pins, the DB/ pin must be set high.
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15Additional information
The USB Power Delivery protocol over CC lines is defined as an extension to both USB2.0 and USB3.1, and only
applies to the use of the Type-C connector.
Protocol purpose
The purpose of this protocol is to negotiate the power capabilities and power requirements of the devices
connected through a USB Type-C® cable, in order to safely deliver power from the power source device to the
power sink device.
The protocol combined with the Type-C connection allows the increase of the maximum power delivery to 100 W
(5 A at 20 V).
The power delivery role (source or sink) is dissociated from the upstream/downstream-facing port roles. For
example, a USB device/hub (upstream-facing port) can deliver power to the USB host (downstream-facing port).
During the initial connection, the UFP is the sink and the DFP is the source. Both role pairs (source/sink and UFP/
DFP) can be swapped over the Type-C connection.
New Type-C cable additional pins
The new Type-C cable has two additional wires, CC1 and CC2, for configuration control.
Optionally, one of these pins can be configured as a VCONN supply to power an external accessory. In this case,
the signalling function of the pin is not available.
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Power Delivery port - pull-up/down resistors
A device acting as a Type-C port supporting Power Delivery protocol must pull the CC line(s) up or down:
•Power source: pull up with Rp equal to one of three specified values, depending on the power requirements
of the sink
•Power sink: pull down with Rd equal to a specified value
•Dual-role power port: as power source or power sink, depending on its actual role.
System attach
Once a debounce period has elapsed, the system becomes attached:
•On CC, power delivery messaging can be used for communication over CC lines
–power capabilities, for example beyond 5 V/3 A
–power-role swaps
–data role swaps (similar to HNP in OTG)
–VCONN swap
•On VCONN: on seeing an Ra resistor a 5 V supply must be provided
Single Type-C port pins
•Source/sink/DRP port cases:
–Two CC pins (CC1/CC2) allow for unknown orientation of the cable
•Cable and accessory cases:
–Orientation is pre-determined
–A single CC pin is needed
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Dead battery support
Dead battery signalling capability of a Type-C power sink translates into exposing a pull-down resistor of a
specified value or a voltage clamp to the CC lines when the power sink device is unpowered. It is interpreted as a
request to receive VBUS. It thus facilitates the charging of equipment with a dead battery, and also powering one
with no battery.
Type-C power source (such as a wall charger) must not provide dead battery signalling.
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Revision history
Table 16. Document revision history
DateVersionChanges
24-Apr-20191Initial release.
Updated:
•Section Introduction
•Section 1.2 Reference documents
•Table 7. Fixed and programmable power supply current and cabling
requirements
•Figure 24. Source architecture
•Figure 28. DRP with FRS VBUS = 5 V / 9 V / 15 V connections
26-Sep-20192
1-Sep-20203
•Figure 37. Applying V
•Figure 41. Entirely VBUS-powered sink
•Figure 42. Sink application with battery (PD3.0)
•Section 14.3.1 Sink applications
•Figure 43. 15 W sink application with battery
Added:
•Figure 8. USB Type-C Power Delivery block diagram and
Figure 9. STM32G0 Discovery kit USB Type-C analyser
•New Figure 26. DRP connections
•New Figure 1
Removed Source and Source/Sink mode description subsections from
Section 14.3 TCPP01 Type-C port protection device.
Updated:
•Section Introduction
•Section 1.2 Reference documents
•Section 5 Power profiles
•Section 9 Product offer
•Section 11 Type-C with power delivery using integrated UCPD
peripheral, Section 11.2 Hardware overview
•Section 12 Type-C with power delivery using a general-purpose
peripheral, Section 12.2 Hardware overview
•Section 13 Dedicated architecture proposals and solutions
•Section 14 Recommendations
CONN
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Contents
1General information ...............................................................2
1.1Acronyms and abbreviations .....................................................2
Figure 42. Sink application with battery (PD3.0) ....................................................56
Figure 43. 15 W sink application with battery ...................................................... 56
with a switched resistor bridge ............................................... 49
Ref
with a PWM GPIO ........................................................ 49
Ref
on CC lines.......................................................... 50
CONN
- time line example ....................................................51
CONN
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