Robust cable-type detection for USB power delivery

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PATENT NO 8918549
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13969170

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A system and method for detecting a USB cable-type. A USB PD device configured at a near end of a USB cable is configured to (i) receive and process a signal from a device at a far end of the USB cable to determine a power rating of the USB cable and (ii) adjustably establish power delivered by the first device to the USB cable as a function of the determined USB cable power rating.

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TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED7839 CHURCHILL WAY MS 3999 DALLAS TX 75251

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Waters, Deric Wayne Dallas, US 69 842

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