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USB PD 2.0 (Power Delivery)

USB Power Delivery 2.0 negotiates voltage and current over the CC pin using BMC-encoded messages. Supports 5V, 9V, 15V, and 20V at up to 5A (100W) for laptops and fast chargers.

// Specifications
Standard
USB PD 2.0 (USB-IF)
Voltage Levels
5V 9V 15V 20V
Max Power
100W (20V x 5A)
Negotiation
CC pin BMC encoding
Connector
USB Type-C (required for >5V)
Use Case
Laptop charging, fast chargers
// Pin Reference Table
Pin Name Function Type
CC1 CC1 Configuration channel 1 PD negotiation BUS
CC2 CC2 Configuration channel 2 BUS
VBUS VBUS Power bus 5V-20V PWR
GND GND Ground GND
D+ D+ USB 2.0 data positive BUS
D- D- USB 2.0 data negative BUS