USB Type-C with Power Delivery (USB PD) is rapidly becoming the universal standard for fast charging and high-speed data transfer across smartphones, laptops, tablets, and industrial devices. As support for up to 240 watts of power increases, so does the risk of electrical overstress (EOS), electrostatic discharge (ESD), and transient voltage surges—all of which can severely damage sensitive circuitry. This in-depth technical whitepaper from Semtech explains how SurgeSwitch® protection technolog