Microchip Technology expanded its programmable USB port power controller portfolio with the three-member UCS100X family.

Unveiled today, Connectikpeople has observed that, these new power controllers offer advanced USB-based charging capabilities for designing host devices, such as laptops, tablets, monitors, docking stations and printers; as well as dedicated AC-DC power-supply and charging products, such as wall adapters.

The UCS100X (UCS1001-3, UCS1001-4 and UCS1002-2) as an
expansion of its popular UCS1001 and UCS1002 series, aim to offer:

·        Higher current and priority charging for smartphones and tablets.

·        Adds support for active cables, such as the Apple^® Lightning™ connector, along with 12W charging.

·        The UCS1002-2 features a built-in current sensor that can report on the amount of charging current.

·        The UCS100X can support future USB product designs via a flexible method for detecting and creating charging emulation profiles.

 “The UCS1002 continues to be the only series of programmable USB port power controllers on the market that can be updated for future charging profiles. This flexibility is vital to preventing the obsolescence of a USB charging Port.” said Bryan J. Liddiard, marketing vice president of Microchip’s Analog and Interface Products Division.

About Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, providing low-risk product development, lower total system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality.