Cypress CY4541 EZ-PD CCG4 Evaluation Kit User manual

CY4541 EZ-PD™ CCG4 Evaluation Kit Guide
Doc. No. 002-10353 Rev. *E
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Contents
CY4541 EZ-PD™ CCG4 Evaluation Kit Guide ......................................................................................................................1
Contents..................................................................................................................................................................................3
1. Safety Information.........................................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Regulatory Compliance .........................................................................................................................................5
1.2 General Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................................................6
1.2.1 ESD Protection.........................................................................................................................................6
1.2.2 Handling Boards .......................................................................................................................................6
2. Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Kit Contents...........................................................................................................................................................7
2.1.1 Hardware Not Included With the Kit..........................................................................................................7
2.2 Getting Started ......................................................................................................................................................8
2.3 List of Recommended Hardware ...........................................................................................................................8
3. Kit Installation................................................................................................................................................................9
3.1 CY4541 EZ-PD CCG4 EVK Kit Software Installation.............................................................................................9
4. CY4541 EZ-PD CCG4 EVK Hardware .........................................................................................................................13
4.1 CY4541 EZ-PD CCG4 EVK Architecture.............................................................................................................13
4.2 CY4541 EZ-PD CCG4 EVK.................................................................................................................................14
4.3 CCG EVK Base Board.........................................................................................................................................14
4.3.1 Block Diagram ........................................................................................................................................14
4.3.2 Features..................................................................................................................................................15
4.3.3 Connectors and Jumper Settings............................................................................................................16
4.4 CY4541 CCG4 Daughter Card ............................................................................................................................18
4.4.1 Block Diagram ........................................................................................................................................18
4.4.2 Features..................................................................................................................................................19
4.4.3 Connectors and Jumper Settings............................................................................................................20
4.5 CCG EVK Base Board and CCG4 Daughter Card Revisions..............................................................................22
5. Programming the CCG4 Device..................................................................................................................................24
5.1 Programming CCG4 Device on the CY4541 CCG4 Daughter Card....................................................................24
6. Kit Operation................................................................................................................................................................29
6.1 Power Supply Connections..................................................................................................................................29
6.1.1 Valid Power Supply Connections............................................................................................................31
6.1.2 Invalid Power Supply Connections .........................................................................................................34
6.1.3 Non Recommended Power Supply Connections with Custom Firmware................................................35

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6.2 Dual Role Port (DRP) and SuperSpeed USB Demo............................................................................................38
6.2.1 Boards, Cables, and Accessories...........................................................................................................38
6.2.2 Running the DRP SuperSpeed USB Demo............................................................................................39
6.2.3 Common Problems and Troubleshooting................................................................................................44
6.3 DisplayPort Demo................................................................................................................................................44
6.3.1 Boards, Cables, and Accessories...........................................................................................................44
6.3.2 Running the Single DisplayPort Demo....................................................................................................44
6.3.3 Running the Dual DisplayPort Demo ......................................................................................................45
6.3.4 Common Problems and Troubleshooting................................................................................................47
Appendix A: Terminology....................................................................................................................................................48
Appendix B: Schematic and Bill Of Materials....................................................................................................................50
B.1 CY4541 CCG4 Base Board Schematic ( Rev5* CCG EVK Base board).............................................................50
B.2 CY4541 CCG4 Daughter Card Schematic (Rev 4* CCG4 Daughter Card).........................................................55
B.3 Type-C to Type-A Adapter Schematic.................................................................................................................60
B.4 Bill of Materials ....................................................................................................................................................61
B.4.1 CCG EVK Base Board BOM (Rev5 CCG EVK Base Board) ..................................................................61
B.4.2 CY4541 CCG4 Daughter Card BOM (Rev 4 CCG4 Daughter Card) ......................................................65
B.4.3 Type-C to Type-A Adapter BOM.............................................................................................................69
Revision History...................................................................................................................................................................70
Document Revision History ...........................................................................................................................................70

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1. Safety Information
1.1 Regulatory Compliance
The CY4541 EZ-PD CCG4 EVK is intended for use as a development platform for hardware or software in a laboratory
environment. The board is an open-system design, which does not include a shielded enclosure. Due to this reason, the board
may cause interference to other electrical or electronic devices in close proximity. In a domestic environment, this product may
cause radio interference. In such cases, take adequate preventive measures. Also, do not use this board near any medical
equipment or RF devices.
Attaching additional wiring to this product or modifying the product operation from the factory default may affect its performance
and cause interference with other apparatus in the immediate vicinity. If such interference is detected, suitable mitigating measures
must be taken.
The CY4541 EZ-PD CCG4 EVK as shipped from the factory has been verified to meet with requirements of CE as a Class A
product.
The CY4541 EZ-PD CCG4 EVK contains ESD-sensitive devices. Electrostatic charges readily accumulate
on the human body and any equipment, and can discharge without detection. Permanent damage may
occur on devices subjected to high-energy discharges. Proper ESD precautions are recommended to
avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality. Store unused CY4541 CCG4 EVK boards in the
protective shipping package.
End-of-Life/Product Recycling
This kit has an end-of-life cycle of five years from the year of manufacturing mentioned on the back of the
box. Contact your nearest recycler for discarding the kit.

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1.2 General Safety Instructions
1.2.1 ESD Protection
ESD can damage boards and associated components. Cypress recommends that you perform procedures only at an ESD
workstation. If an ESD workstation is not available, use appropriate ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached
to the chassis ground (any unpainted metal surface) on the board when handling parts.
1.2.2 Handling Boards
CY4541 EZ-PD CCG4 EVK boards are sensitive to ESD. Hold the board only by its edges. After removing the board from its box,
place it on a grounded, static-free surface. Use a conductive foam pad if available. Do not slide the board over any surface.
Any physical action on the CY4541 EZ-PD CCG4 EVK such as changing wires, jumper settings, or measuring voltages can cause
stress on the CY4541 printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and Type-C connectors. You must ensure that the PCBA has proper
support on the bottom side to avoid stress on the PCBA when the EVK is in operation.

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2. Introduction
The CY4541 EZ-PD™CCG4 Evaluation Kit (EVK) is based on the Cypress’s CCG4 dual port Type-C Power Delivery (PD)
controllers. EZ-PD™ CCG4 is a dual USB Type-C controller that complies with the latest USB Type-C and PD standards. This
EVK is primarily intended to be a demonstration vehicle for Type-C PC designs that house one or two Type-C ports. CCG4 can
act either as a power provider (Source) or as a power consumer (Sink). The kit also helps to evaluate several features on two
Type-C ports, using a Dual Role Port (DRP) or SuperSpeed USB demo, and a DisplayPort demo.
2.1 Kit Contents
The CY4541 EZ-PD CCG4 EVK contains the following items:
▪Two CCG EVK base boards assembled with one CY4541 CCG4 daughter card
▪One 24-V DC power adapter*
▪Two USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-B Cables
▪Two USB Type-C to Type-A adapters
▪One USB 3.0 EMCA (Electronically Marked Cable Assembly) Type-C cable*
▪One USB 2.0 Type-A to Mini-B cable
▪One set of jumper wires
▪One screwdriver
▪Quick Start Guide
Note: *The CY4541 EZ-PD CCG4 EVK supports power up to 100 W (20 V, 5 A). The power adapter provided with the kit can
support only up to 2.7 A (at 24 V). The USB 3.0 Type-C EMCA cable provided with the kit can support only up to 3 A.
2.1.1 Hardware Not Included With the Kit
The CY4541 EZ-PD CCG4 EVK does not come with all the hardware needed to perform the demonstrations documented in DRP
and SuperSpeed USB Demo. The following hardware is not included with this kit:
▪A multimeter to measure voltage.
▪Two USB pen drives for Kit Operation.
▪DisplayPort cables to connect the PC to the CCG EVK base board. If the PC has a Mini DisplayPort, then a Mini
DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable will be required.
▪Type-C to DP adapters (available on the web) to connect a display monitor to the CY4541 EZ-PD CCG4 EVK board,
which only has a DisplayPort interface.
▪Display Splitter adapter (available on the web) for the kit to operate during the dual DisplayPort demonstration.
▪A USB Type-C power adapter (available on the web) for DRP kit operation. Dual Type-C port operation requires a USB
Type-C power adapter that supports a 14-V to 20-V power profile.
▪A display monitor with DisplayPort (DP), HDMI, or VGA interface for the DisplayPort demonstration.
▪A PC with two USB ports. USB 3.0 ports and Windows XP, or later operating system, is recommended.

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2.2 Getting Started
For instructions on how to run a quick demonstration and observe kit functionality, refer to DRP and SuperSpeed USB Demo.
2.3 List of Recommended Hardware
See Table 2-1 for the list of recommended hardware for this kit to demonstrate the Dual Role Port (DRP) and DisplayPort
Connection.
Table 2-1. List of Recommended Cables
No.
Description
Manufacturer
MPN
Vendor Link
1
DisplayPort to DisplayPort Cable (6”, gold plated)*
Cable Matters
102005-6
Cablematters Link
2
Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Cable (3”, gold plated)*
Cable Matters
101007-BLACK-3
Cablematters Link
3
Display Splitter Adapter
Lenovo
0B47092
Lenovo Link
4
USB Type-C to DisplayPort Adapter
Cable Matters
--
Amazon Link
USB Type-C to HDMI Adapter
Cable Matters
--
Amazon Link
USB Type-C to VGA Adapter
Cable Matters
--
Amazon Link
5
USB Type-C power adapter that supports 14V or above
Apple
--
Apple Store Link
6
USB 3.0 pen drive
SanDisk
--
Amazon Link
*Note: Use item 1 in Table 2-1 if the PC has a DisplayPort connector. Use item 2 in Table 2-1 if the PC has a Mini DisplayPort
connector.
Refer to the Knowledge Base Article KBA12598 for getting information on the known issues of Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport
Adapter and Apple 29W USB-C Power Adapter while using with CY4541 EZ-PD CCG4 EVK.

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3. Kit Installation
This chapter describes how to install the CY4541 EZ-PD CCG4 EVK.
3.1 CY4541 EZ-PD CCG4 EVK Kit Software Installation
To install the kit software, follow these steps:
1. Download the latest kit software setup, CY4541Setup.exe, from www.cypress.com/CY4541. This package contains the kit
hardware files, kit guide, and quick start guide. Double-click CY4541Setup.exe to start the installation. Click Next when the
screen shown in Figure 1 appears.
Figure 1. CY4541 EZ-PD CCG4 EVK Installer Screen

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2. Select the required Installation Type and click the Next button to start the installation (Figure 2). For first-time installation,
it is recommended that you select “Typical” as the Installation Type.
Figure 2. Installation Wizard
3. Accept the license agreement for the software components and click Next (Figure 3) to proceed with the installation. If you
do not accept the terms in the agreement, click Cancel to exit from the installation.
Figure 3. License Agreement