USB Type-C Alternate Mode architecture
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USB Type-C Alternate Mode architecture is the technical framework that allows USB-C connectors and cables to carry non-USB signals—such as video and audio from standards like HDMI or DisplayPort—by repurposing their high-speed data lanes.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
USB Type-C technology feature
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signal multiplexing architecture ⓘ technical framework ⓘ |
| allows |
dedicating all high-speed lanes to an Alternate Mode
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multiplexing of USB data and non-USB signals ⓘ simultaneous USB 2.0 data and Alternate Mode operation ⓘ |
| basedOn | USB Type-C Specification NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| constrains |
cable characteristics for supported modes
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signal integrity requirements for high-speed lanes ⓘ |
| defines |
mechanisms for entering an Alternate Mode
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mechanisms for exiting an Alternate Mode ⓘ pin assignments for Alternate Modes ⓘ role of host and device in mode negotiation ⓘ |
| enables |
carrying non-USB signals over USB Type-C connectors
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connection of AV receivers and TVs via USB Type-C ⓘ connection of external displays via USB Type-C ⓘ single-cable docking solutions ⓘ transport of DisplayPort signals over USB Type-C ⓘ transport of HDMI signals over USB Type-C ⓘ transport of audio signals over USB Type-C ⓘ transport of proprietary vendor-specific signals over USB Type-C ⓘ transport of video signals over USB Type-C ⓘ |
| goal |
enable convergence of data, video, and power over a single cable
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increase versatility of USB Type-C connectors ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
HDMI Alternate Mode for USB Type-C specification
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USB Power Delivery specification NERFINISHED ⓘ USB Type-C Cable and Connector Specification NERFINISHED ⓘ VESA DisplayPort Alternate Mode standard NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| repurposes |
USB Type-C SuperSpeed differential pairs
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USB Type-C high-speed data lanes ⓘ |
| requires |
USB Power Delivery protocol for mode negotiation
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USB Type-C cable with appropriate wiring for high-speed lanes ⓘ device and host support for the same Alternate Mode ⓘ |
| supports |
DisplayPort Alternate Mode
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HDMI Alternate Mode NERFINISHED ⓘ MHL Alternate Mode NERFINISHED ⓘ Thunderbolt Alternate Mode NERFINISHED ⓘ VirtualLink Alternate Mode NERFINISHED ⓘ mode discovery procedures ⓘ mode entry procedures ⓘ mode exit procedures ⓘ status and configuration reporting for Alternate Modes ⓘ |
| uses |
CC pin for mode negotiation
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Configuration Channel ⓘ Structured Vendor Defined Messages for mode discovery ⓘ Vendor Defined Messages in USB Power Delivery ⓘ |
| usesConnectorType | USB Type-C NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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