On December 10, 2024, Beijing, China - Renesas Electronics (TSE: 6723), a global semiconductor solution provider, announced today the launch of the RAA489118 buck boost battery charger and RAA489400 Type-C? Port controller. These two new ICs are combined to create an excellent Extended Power Range (EPR) USB Power Transfer (PD) solution.

As a leading global supplier of USB-PD solutions, Renesas provides comprehensive products for various application scenarios, including turnkey solutions; And with a wide development environment and pre certified USB-IF reference design, it helps customers shorten the time to market for their products. Renesas' USB-PD solution brings excellent quality and safety, as well as high efficiency and high power density.

Renesas high-performance 48V USB-PD EPR solution. jpg

RAA489118 can be used as a battery charger that supports 2 to 7 series connected cells, as well as a voltage regulator that supports 30V input and 30V output. Does it use Renesas' patent R3? The robust ripple regulator technology combines the best characteristics of fixed frequency and hysteresis pulse width modulation (PWM) technology. R3 modulation technology can achieve silent operation, fast dynamic response, and the best light load efficiency in the same class, thereby extending battery life.

RAA489118 includes the SMBus (System Management Bus) interface, which is widely used in power tools, household appliances, and light industrial products. The combination of SMBus interface with boost/buck and bidirectional features enables RAA489118 to seamlessly collaborate with RAA489400 and other components in USB-C PD implementation solutions. Its input and output voltage levels also match the voltage levels of mainstream solar power sources, making it an ideal choice for portable solar power station applications.

The RAA489400 port controller supports up to 48V/5A USB-PD VBUS power supply, equipped with integrated PHY, Sink and Source power path gate drivers with external NFET, short circuit protection, VBUS discharge, a VCONN MUX, and no battery support.

Chris Allexandre, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Power at Renesas For many years, Renesas has maintained a global leading position in the field of battery charging with advanced technology, high adaptability, and outstanding value. RAA489118 and RAA489400 integrate these advantages and combine Renesas' excellent traditions in safety and reliability, making them suitable for new fields such as power tools and light industrial products. We expect this product to be warmly welcomed by customers in multiple markets and generate strong demand

Key features of Renesas USB EPR PD solution

Supports battery chargers with 2 to 7 battery cells connected in series;

A voltage regulator that supports 30V input and 30V output;

Renesas R3? Technology ensures minimal power loss and improves efficiency;

Advanced control schemes ensure fast transient response and system performance;

Powerful thermal management and protection functions bring safety and reliability;

Flexible configuration supports multiple applications;

Built in overcharge, overheating, and abnormal voltage protection functions;

Bidirectional power flow;

USB-IF certification reference design reduces compliance testing time and workload;

Provide comprehensive design support and tools.

Successful product portfolio

Renesas Electronics also brings a one-stop USB-PD charger "successful product portfolio" that includes other USB-PD controllers, battery management ICs, and Type-C port management products, minimizing the workload for customers to integrate USB-PD and battery management system functions into their products. These 'successful product combinations' are based on compatible and seamlessly collaborative products, with a technically validated system architecture that brings optimized low-risk designs to accelerate product launch speed. Renesas has launched over 400 "successful product combinations" based on its product lineup, enabling customers to accelerate the design process and bring products to market faster.

Supply information

RAA489118 adopts a 4 × 4 32 pin TQFN package, while RAA489400 adopts a 32 pin 3 × 5 FCQFN package; Both products are now available for ordering through Renesas. Renesas also provides comprehensive design support and tools, including VID Writer configuration tool and battery charger GUI software, for configuring designs.

Advantages of Renesas Power Management Technology

As a globally renowned supplier of power management products, Renesas Electronics has achieved an average annual shipment volume of over 1.5 billion units in recent years; A large number of these products serve the computing industry, while the rest are widely used in industries, the Internet of Things, data centers, and communication infrastructure. Renesas has the widest portfolio of power management devices, offering unparalleled quality and efficiency, as well as exceptional battery life. Meanwhile, as a trusted supplier, Renesas has decades of experience in power management IC design, backed by a dual source production model, advanced process technology in the industry, and a vast system of over 250 ecosystem partners.

About Renesas Electronics

Renesas Electronics (TSE: 6723), with technology making life easier, is committed to creating a safer, smarter, and more sustainable future. As a global microcontroller supplier, Renesas Electronics integrates expertise in embedded processing, simulation, power supply, and connectivity to provide complete semiconductor solutions. The successful product portfolio accelerates the launch of automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT applications, empowering billions of connected smart devices to improve people's work and lifestyle.

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