FM868/FM869 is a USB Type-C electronic tag chip (Emarker). The chip supports both passive and active full-featured USB Type-C cable electronic tag ics for USB Type-C interface and power transfer protocol applications.
FM868/FM869 supports structured VDM identity discovery instructions in USB-PD applications directly through SOP 'instructions, allowing hosts with DFP interfaces to know exactly the characteristics of the cable such as current passing capability, performance parameters, supplier identification information, etc.
FM868/FM869 operates from 2.7V to 5.5V voltage range. Operating in the -40°C to +85°C temperature range, FM868/FM869 offers DFN-6L.
FM868/FM869 Support USB Type-C interface, PD protocol:
Support SOP '/SOP" communication
Supports host authentication
FM868/FM869 package:
DFN-6L 2mm x 2mm x 0.5mm
DFN-6L 2mm x 3mm x 0.85mm
FM868/FM869 Features:
Integrated dual RA resistors
Integrated bilateral VCONN isolation diode
Store VDM data using writable memory
Supports writing structured VDM data via CC pins
Write protection for multiple one-time writes to memory
Supports high-speed signal communication with Thunderbolt 3
±6KV HBM ESD
FM868/FM869 Power Supply:
Supports VCONN1/VCONN2 power supply from 2.7V to 5.5V
FM868/FM869 Typical application schematic diagram:
FM868/FM869 Pin definition and function description:
FM868/FM869 System function block diagram:

FM868 Ordering Guide:
Order type | Description | Ambient temperature range | Packing form |
FM868A | USB2.0, 1M~2M cable, 5A, VBUS=20V, DFN-6L 封装 | −40°C to +85°C | Tape & Reel, 4000 |
FM868B | USB3.2 Gen 1, 1M~2M cable, 5A, VBUS=20V, DFN-6L 封装 | −40°C to +85°C | Tape & Reel, 4000 |
FM868C | USB3.2 Gen 2, 1M~2M cable, 5A, VBUS=20V, DFN-6L 封装 | −40°C to +85°C | Tape & Reel, 4000 |
FM868 DFN-6L (2x3x0.85) Package and screen printing:
FM869 Ordering Guide:
Order type | Description | Ambient temperature range | Packing form |
FM869A | USB2.0, 1M~2M cable, 5A, VBUS=20V, DFN-6L 封装 | −40°C to +85°C | Tape & Reel, 4000 |
FM869B | USB3.2 Gen 1, 1M~2M cable, 5A, VBUS=20V, DFN-6L 封装 | −40°C to +85°C | Tape & Reel, 4000 |
FM869C | USB3.2 Gen 2, 1M~2M cable, 5A, VBUS=20V, DFN-6L 封装 | −40°C to +85°C | Tape & Reel, 4000 |
FM869 DFN-6L (2x2x0.5) Package and screen printing:
