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TPS65988: USB-C Physical Security

Paul Ryiz49
Prodigy 10 points

Part Number: TPS65988

I am interested in using USB-C on my next project but had a security question. Do any of the USB-C devices have any type of built in security on the physical layer to help prevent unwanted access. We want to use the USB-C as a potential wired connection method for debugging/reading data , but are concerned about unauthorized users being able to access the data.

I know that there is the option to have vendor defined messaging for USB-C but from what I understand this would be a software implementation. Is there any security options or features built into or hardware to help prevent from unauthorized access?

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    TI__Mastermind 36756 points

    Hi Paul,

    Currently, there are no security features built into the hardware. It would be recommended to implement a user alternate mode through VDMs. This way they will know when they connect to their own device and can enable their hardware accordingly.

    If this answers your question, PLEASE select This resolved my issue

    Thank you,
    Eric