TYPEC docking station capable of improving compatibility and practicability

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of interface expansion, in particular to a TYPEC docking station capable of improving compatibility and practicability, and solves the problem of poor interface expansion capability of a TYPEC docking station in the prior art. The multi-interface expansion module comprises a master control MCU chip, an interface, and an integrated screen interface circuit, a network interface circuit and a multi-interface expansion module which are connected with the master control MCU chip. According to the utility model, the screen interface conversion circuit, the network interface circuit, the PD fast charging circuit and the multi-interface expansion module are integrated, and connection of various screens is supported. The network interface provides a stable and high-speed network access mode, and the data transmission efficiency is improved. Stable power supply is provided, and stable operation of equipment is ensured; and the urgent demand of a user on the high-performance and multi-purpose docking station is met.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to interface extension field especially points to a kind of TYPEC docking station that can promote compatibility and practicality. BACKGROUND

[0002] Docking station is also called port duplicator, which is an external device. By copying or even expanding ports, it can be easily connected with multiple accessories or external devices (such as power adapter, network cable, mouse, external keyboard, printer and external display).

[0003] CN202311818627.3 discloses a docking station circuit and its use method, which is electrically connected to MCU_3V3 end through the 1 end of the control chip, and the MCU_3V3 end is electrically connected to the 3V3 end and performs voltage stabilization processing on the docking station circuit, but it solves the problem that the docking station cannot automatically identify Mac system or Windows system, so there is a situation of device incompatibility under the same operation state.

[0004] The existing TYPEC docking station can provide certain interface expansion capability, but cannot meet the user's support for high-performance display output, and has limitations in powering the host device.

[0005] There is an urgent need for a TYPEC docking station solution with higher integration and more comprehensive functions. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0006] The utility model provides a TYPEC docking station that can improve compatibility and practicality, solving the problem of poor interface expansion capability of the existing TYPEC docking station.

[0007] The technical solution of the utility model is as follows: a TYPEC docking station that can improve compatibility and practicality, comprising a main control MCU chip and an interface, and further comprising an integrated screen interface circuit, a network interface circuit and a multi-interface expansion module connected to the main control MCU chip.

[0008] The integrated screen interface circuit comprises a PD fast charging circuit; the PD fast charging circuit is connected to the screen; the PD fast charging module further comprises a TYPEC interface for powering the host device; the integrated screen interface circuit is connected to the main control MCU chip through a MUX chip.

[0009] The network interface circuit comprises a PMIC chip for managing power supply of the main system and a CC controller chip responsible for coordinating resource allocation, scheduling tasks and executing high-level decisions.

[0010] The network interface circuit further comprises a MUX chip for selecting one of multiple input signals for output.

[0011] The network interface circuit comprises at least two groups; the MCU chip of the network interface circuit and the MUX chip connected with the integrated screen interface circuit are in communication connection with each other.

[0012] The multi-interface expansion module is specifically a USB HUB chip, and the USB HUB chip is connected with the network interface circuit at the same time.

[0013] The utility model discloses a can promote the TYPEC expansion station of compatibility and practicality, integrated screen interface conversion circuit, network interface circuit, PD fast charging circuit and multi -interface expansion module, support connecting various screens, has improved the compatibility and easy -to -use of TYPEC expansion station, supports directly with screen connection. Network interface circuit provides gigabit ethernet interface, is used for wired network connection, provides stable, high -speed network access mode, improves data transmission efficiency. PD fast charging circuit is powered by TYPEC interface for host equipment, provides stable power supply, ensures that equipment stable operation, satisfies the urgent need of user to high -performance, multipurpose expansion station. Promote the development of TYPEC expansion station technology, bring more convenient, efficient use experience for the user. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiment of the utility model or prior art, below will to the embodiment or prior art description needed to use the drawing briefly introduce, obviously, below description's drawing only some embodiments of the utility model, for ordinary skilled person in the art comes, under the premise of not paying the creative labor, still can obtain other drawings according to these drawings.

[0015] Figure 1 The connection diagram of the circuit modules of the internal circuit board of the TYPEC expansion station. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] The technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model, obviously, the described embodiments only some embodiments of the utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary skilled person in the art without creative labor belong to the protection scope of the utility model.

[0017] The utility model discloses a can promote the TYPEC expansion station of compatibility and practicality, including main control MCU chip and interface, still including integrated screen interface circuit, network interface circuit and multi -interface expansion module with main control MCU chip connection,

[0018] The integrated screen interface circuit includes a PD fast charging circuit; the PD fast charging circuit is connected with the screen; the PD fast charging module further includes a TYPEC interface for supplying power to the host device; the integrated screen interface circuit is connected with the host MCU chip through a MUX chip;

[0019] The network interface circuit includes a PMIC chip for managing the power supply of the main system and is responsible for coordinating resource allocation, controlling power flow and flow direction to meet the needs of the main system. Among multiple power sources (such as external true power supply, battery, USB power supply, etc.), the power is selected, distributed to each part of the main system, such as providing multiple power supplies with different voltages, and is responsible for charging the internal battery. Because the system used is mostly powered by a battery, it mostly uses a high conversion efficiency design to reduce power loss; a CC controller chip for scheduling tasks and executing high-level decisions, including a node controller, a storage controller (such as Walrus), and a cloud controller, which work together on the front-end device of the system to interact with the node manager to obtain resource information, make decisions, and perform related operations.

[0020] The network interface circuit further includes a MUX chip for selecting one path of multiple input signals to output; a large amount of information is transmitted on a small number of output lines; in the selection of television signals, the path of the data packet is selected to transmit from one node to another node; the MUX chip is connected with the host MCU chip.

[0021] The network interface circuit includes at least two groups; the MCU chip of the network interface circuit and the MUX chip connected with the integrated screen interface circuit are connected in communication with each other.

[0022] The multi-interface expansion module is specifically a USB HUB chip, and the USB HUB chip is connected with the network interface circuit at the same time.

[0023] As Figure 1The connection schematic view of the internal circuit board of the TYPEC docking station is shown, under the premise of keeping the existing interface, the MUX chip of the USB HUB chip, the network interface circuit and the MUX chip connected with the integrated screen interface circuit are communicated, the interface is expanded from the HDMI interface to the TYPEC and the screen interface which are the mainstream at present, and the screen interface reserves more expandability, the TYPEC interface of the utility model supports the DRP function, can supply power to the host equipment, the expanded TYPEC interface can also supply power to the outside, and is flexible to use, when the TYPEC display is matched, the video and power functions of a TYPEC line can be realized at the same time while being expanded, the TYPEC display supporting the touch screen can also transmit the USB touch signal to support the host power supply, provide stable power supply, ensure the stable operation of the equipment, and perform reasonable resource configuration, improve the compatibility and ease of use of the TYPEC docking station, support direct connection with the screen, the network interface circuit provides a gigabit Ethernet interface, is used for wired network connection, provides a stable, high-speed network access mode, and improves data transmission efficiency.

[0024] The utility model discloses a kind of TYPEC docking station with improved compatibility and practicality, integrated screen interface conversion circuit, network interface circuit, PD fast charging circuit and multiple interface expansion module.PD fast charging circuit supplies power for host equipment through TYPEC interface;Meet the urgent needs of user for high performance, multipurpose docking station.Promote the development of TYPEC docking station technology, bring more convenient and efficient use experience for user.

[0025] Of course, those skilled in the art should make various corresponding changes and deformations according to the utility model without departing from the spirit and essence of the utility model, but these corresponding changes and deformations should belong to the protection scope of the claims attached to the utility model.

Claims

1. A TYPEC expansion dock that improves compatibility and usability, comprising a main control MCU chip and interfaces, characterized in that: It also includes an integrated screen interface circuit, a network interface circuit, and a multi-interface expansion module that connect to the main control MCU chip; The integrated screen interface circuit includes a PD fast charging circuit; the PD fast charging circuit is connected to the screen; the PD fast charging module also includes a TYPEC interface for powering the host device; the integrated screen interface circuit is connected to the main control MCU chip through a MUX chip; The network interface circuit includes a PMIC chip that manages the power supply for the main system and a CC controller chip that coordinates resource allocation, schedules tasks, and executes high-level decisions.

2. The TYPEC expansion dock with improved compatibility and usability according to claim 1, characterized in that: The network interface circuit also includes a MUX chip for selecting one output from multiple input signals.

3. The TYPEC expansion dock with improved compatibility and usability according to claim 2, characterized in that: The network interface circuit includes at least two sets; the MCU chip of the network interface circuit and the MUX chip connected to the integrated screen interface circuit are mutually connected.

4. The TYPEC expansion dock with improved compatibility and usability according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multi-interface expansion module is specifically a USB HUB chip, which is also connected to a network interface circuit.

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