Ricoh launches USB Type-C Power Delivery Controller IC to support the latest power adapter standard
Throughout the years, the USB port evolved from a simple external peripheral connector (combining a 5V power supply and data transmission) into a gateway that is able to connect to various devices with different requirements for the power supply, connecting data and video and has the possibility to change the active role of the connected device. For this purpose, the RN5U700 is compliant to the USB-PD Rev.3.0 and USB-C Rev.1.2 standard. The chip has many integrated analog functions, which makes it possible to build a USB-PD system with only a few external components and reduces valuable board space. For example, it has an option to operate in a standalone mode using an internal device policy manager but it is also possible to use an external microcontroller for this purpose. Another advantage of the RN5U700 is its low current consumption, in normal operation it consumes 1.6 mA and in sleep mode only 2.5 µA.
As for the power path control, an adjustable slew-rate control and discharge path is available when changing the VBUS voltage level; the slew-rate is either specified by OTP settings or by internal register. A 2 wire I2C interface makes it is possible to communicate with the RN5U700.
The USB PD standard allows for the delivery of power up to 100W, when power is at these levels there is a risk that a cable or product defect may result in overheating or worse. In order to minimize these risks, the RN5U700 has several protection circuits embedded like OVP, OCP and OTP. In addition, the CC1 / CC2 pins are protected by an internal OVP switch and tolerate voltages up to 20V.
The RN5U700 is able to drive external power switches in three different ways: 1. Nch FET Mode: Controls external N-channel MOSFETs, a boost circuit is built-in 2. Switch mode: Outputs a logic signal to an external switch IC 3. Open Drain mode: Controls external P-channel MOSFETs
Evaluation boards, samples, application notes, operation manual, software and example schematics are available on request.
USB Standard compliance | USB Power Delivery Specification Rev.3.0
USB Type-C Specification Rev.1.2 USB Type-C Port Controller Interface Specification Rev.1.0 |
Power Role | Source / Sink / DRP |
Data Role | DFP / UFP / DRD |
Standalone operation | Power negotiation possible without external processor |
VBUS Control | Nch-FET, Pch-FET, Switch IC |
Protection functions | VBUS OVP, VBUS OCP, CC Pin OVP, OTP |
VBUS transition control | Slew-rate control / Soft-start / Discharge path built-in |
Dead Battery operation | Built-in high withstand voltage LDO |
I2C Interface | 1 MHz (FM+) |
VBUS Input Voltage | 4.5 V to 24 V |
CC1 / CC2 Input Voltage | Up to 24 V |
Standby Current | TYP. 2.8 µA |
Supply Current | TYP. 1.6 mA |
Operating temperature | -20°C to 85°C |
Package | QFN0404-24 L4.0 × W4.0 x H0.75 mm |
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