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Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2

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Scope and purpose
This application note introduces the USB Type-C EZ-PD™ CMG2 controller. It provides a brief overview of the
CMG2 architecture, its features, and applications and covers the manufacturing test kit (MTK) in detail as a
configuration tool. This document also references other design resources to help you ramp up quickly with
your passive electronically marked cable assembly (EMCA) cable designs.
Intended audience
This application note is intended for users using the USB Type-C EZ-PD™ CMG2 controller.
Associated part family
CYPD280x
Application note
Please read the sections "Important notice" and "Warnings" at the end of this document
002-36153 Rev. *A
www.infineon.com
2023-05-08

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  • Page 1: About This Document

    Intended audience This application note is intended for users using the USB Type-C EZ-PD™ CMG2 controller. Associated part family CYPD280x Application note Please read the sections “Important notice” and “Warnings” at the end of this document 002-36153 Rev. *A www.infineon.com 2023-05-08...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2 Table of contents Table of contents About this document ........................1 Table of contents ..........................2 Introduction .......................... 3 EZ-PD™ CMG2 features ..........................3 CMG2 block diagram ..........................4 Prerequisites ............................4 1.3.1 Hardware ............................4 1.3.2 Software .............................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2 Introduction Introduction EZ-PD™ CMG2 is a dedicated USB Type-C EMCA controller that complies with the USB Type-C and power delivery (PD) standards for electronically marked Type-C passive cable applications. EZ-PD™ CMG2 integrates a complete Type-C transceiver, including the R termination resistors on the V pins and V short-circuit...

  • Page 4: Cmg2 Block Diagram

    Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2 Introduction CMG2 block diagram EZ-PD CMG2: Type-C passive EMCA controller USB PD subsystem Storage -to-CC 47-byte storage for short protection configuration -to-V CONN short protection, System resources -to-V CONN Oscillator short protection, Reset EMCA protocol engine...

  • Page 5: Cmg2 Design Flow

    HARDWARE DESIGN FLOW Build schematic based on desired cable application. (Refer to CMG2 datasheet (for application diagrams) or contact Infineon for reference design schematics) Do paddle card design and build prototype cables for test and validation CONFIGURATION & TEST FLOW...

  • Page 6: Cmg2 Design Resources

    Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2 Introduction Hardware development phase: Select a CMG2-based cable application (one-chip/cable or two-chip/cable), review the reference designs, and start the hardware development phase of the design flow. The hardware flow includes building schematics based on the end application and doing the paddle card design to get a few prototypes ready for the next phase.

  • Page 7: Cmg2 Hardware Details

    Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2 CMG2 hardware details CMG2 hardware details CY4532 EZ-PD™ CCG3PA EVK The CY4532 EZ-PD™ CCG3PA EVK supports mobile power adapters, PC power adapters, power banks, car chargers, and other applications that primarily charge other devices via a Type-C interface. The kit is intended as an evaluation vehicle for USB host systems that house a Type-C connector.

  • Page 8: Cmg2 Mtk Hardware Setup

    Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2 CMG2 hardware details Regulators (to support battery charging and provide power for the Type-C interface; not used in this • application) CMG2 MTK hardware setup As shown in Figure 4, a PC running the EZ-PD™ Configuration Utility is connected to a CY4532 EZ-PD CCG3PA EVK power board using a Type-A to Type-B Micro-B USB cable.
  • Page 9 Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2 CMG2 hardware details Micro USB cable Host PC running EZ-PD Configuration Utility Type-C interface Host PC CMG2 based passive EMCA cable USB SS 10-port hub Micro USB cable Type-C interface CMG2 based passive EMCA cable Micro USB cable Type-C interface CMG2 based...

  • Page 10: Software Tool For Cmg2-Based Application-Specific Configuration And Testing

    CMG2 based EMCA cables. CMG2 devices contain 47 bytes of NVL, which is used for storing configuration data. Because no firmware development is necessary (as CMG2 is a ROM-based part), CMG2 devices are not supported in any other Infineon tools such as PSoC™ Creator PSoC™...
  • Page 11 Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2 Software tool for CMG2-based application-specific configuration and testing Figure 7 EZ-PD™ Configuration Utility start page Use the CMG2 MTK utility supplied as a part of the EZ-PD™ Configuration Utility to do the following: Configure CMG2-based EMCA cables. Cable configuration information can be saved in the form of an XML file.

  • Page 12: Example Showing The Configuration And Test Of A Cmg2-Based Passive Emca Cable

    Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2 Example showing the configuration and test of a CMG2-based passive EMCA cable Example showing the configuration and test of a CMG2-based passive EMCA cable Configuring and testing CMG2-based EMCA cables using the CMG2 MTK utility involves four steps: 1.
  • Page 13 Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2 Example showing the configuration and test of a CMG2-based passive EMCA cable PC/Laptop running EZ-PD Configuration Utility USB Type-A to Micro-B cable connected to J12 on the CY4532 EVK Power Board Figure 8 Updating the firmware of the CCG4 device on the CY4532 EZ-PD™ CCG3PA EVK power board Launch the EZ-PD™...
  • Page 14 In the new window that pops up, provide the file location of the firmware that needs to be programmed in the CCG4 device. If the folder selected in step 1 was the default location of “C:\Infineon”, then the required firmware is in the following local directory: “C:\Infineon\Tools\EZ-PD Configuration Utility\Firmware\MTK”...
  • Page 15 Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2 Example showing the configuration and test of a CMG2-based passive EMCA cable Figure 11 Updating the CCG4 device’s firmware using EZ-PD™ Configuration Utility Select Use bootloader to flash. Click Program after ensuring that all settings are correct. This firmware update process can take up to six minutes to complete.

  • Page 16: Configuring The Mtk Tester Id For The Ccg4 Device On The Cy4532 Ez-Pd™ Ccg3Pa Evk

    Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2 Example showing the configuration and test of a CMG2-based passive EMCA cable If the firmware update process is successful, a window with the message “Flash updated successfully” is displayed as shown in Figure 13. Click OK. Figure 13 Completion of firmware update process Recycle power to the CY4532 EZ-PD™...
  • Page 17 Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2 Example showing the configuration and test of a CMG2-based passive EMCA cable Figure 14 Read configuration parameters of the CCG4 device 2. In the Read from Device pop-up window, observe that the application type of the CCG4 device is updated to MTK.
  • Page 18 Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2 Example showing the configuration and test of a CMG2-based passive EMCA cable 3. The existing configuration parameters will now be read and displayed in the EZ-PD™ Configuration Utility under CCGx Configuration in the left-hand panel. Device configuration parameters are sub-classified into Device Parameters, Port Parameters, and User Parameters.
  • Page 19 Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2 Example showing the configuration and test of a CMG2-based passive EMCA cable Figure 17 Saving modified configuration parameters of the CCG4 device 6. Click Tools > Configure Device to update the saved parameters in the CCG4 device, as shown in Figure Click Yes on the message box if it appears.
  • Page 20 Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2 Example showing the configuration and test of a CMG2-based passive EMCA cable 7. Do the following in the Configure Device pop-up window (see Figure 19): Under Select Target, select MTK. Click Browse next to the Configuration File text field, select the CYACD file, and double-click the file to select it.

  • Page 21: System-Level Setup For Configuration And Test Of A Cmg2-Based Passive Emca Cable

    Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2 Example showing the configuration and test of a CMG2-based passive EMCA cable System-level setup for configuration and test of a CMG2-based passive EMCA cable 1. Download and install the latest version of the EZ-PD™ Configuration Utility that supports the CMG2 MTK utility, if not done previously.

  • Page 22: Create And Save A Configuration File (.Cyacd Format) Using The Ez-Pd™ Configuration Utility

    Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2 Example showing the configuration and test of a CMG2-based passive EMCA cable Create and save a configuration file (.CYACD format) using the EZ-PD™ Configuration Utility The system-level setup that was completed in the previous sections is used as a starting point for this section. Ensure that the system-level setup (as described in sections and 4.2) is completed.
  • Page 23 Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2 Example showing the configuration and test of a CMG2-based passive EMCA cable Figure 23 Creating New CMG2 Passive Cable Project in the EZ-PD Configuration Utility Select Device Parameters in the left-hand panel. The EZ-PD Configuration Utility window will look like the window shown in Figure Figure 24...
  • Page 24 Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2 Example showing the configuration and test of a CMG2-based passive EMCA cable Do the following, as appropriate: Configure the required parameters using the drop-down menu next to each parameter. • If creating a configuration file for the final production of CMG2-based passive EMCA cables, set the “Lock •...

  • Page 25: Configure And Test A Cmg2-Based Passive Emca Cable Using The Mtk Inside The Ez-Pd™ Configuration Utility

    Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2 Example showing the configuration and test of a CMG2-based passive EMCA cable Figure 26 Saving Configuration of CMG2 Passive Cable Project This completes the creation process of the configuration file for a CMG2-based passive EMCA cable. Configure and test a CMG2-based passive EMCA cable using the MTK inside the EZ-PD™...
  • Page 26 Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2 Example showing the configuration and test of a CMG2-based passive EMCA cable This opens a new Manufacturing Test Kit tab in the main window of the EZ-PD Configuration Utility which will look like the window shown in Figure 28.
  • Page 27 Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2 Example showing the configuration and test of a CMG2-based passive EMCA cable Figure 29 Completion of Configuration & Testing of a Single CMG2 based Passive EMCA cable Figure 30 Completion of Configuration and Testing of Multiple CMG2 based Passive EMCA Cables Application note 002-36153 Rev.
  • Page 28 Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2 Example showing the configuration and test of a CMG2-based passive EMCA cable When the table in the display window is populated with results, the configuration and testing activity of the connected CMG2-based passive EMCA cable is complete. Then, the CMG2 MTK utility enters a wait state, waiting for the configured cable to be detached and a new cable to be attached.

  • Page 29: Revision History

    Getting started with EZ-PD™ CMG2 Revision history Revision history Document Date Description of changes revision 2022-11-03 Initial release. 2023-05-08 1. Updated Figure 11 Figure 2. Added Figure 22 Figure 3. Updated EZ-PD™ Configuration Utility tool version number to 1.4.0 throughout the document. 4.

  • Page 30: Disclaimer

    Infineon Technologies hereby Infineon Technologies’ products may not be used in disclaims any and all warranties and liabilities of any applications where a failure of the product or any any kind (including without limitation warranties of © 2023 Infineon Technologies AG.

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