Skip to main content
Renesas Electronics Corporation

Description

The RTKA489EPRDK0000BU (RTK-G015-EPRSinkCharger-240W) evaluation kit incorporates advanced safety features and an efficient 3-level DC/DC buck controller to reduce heating and BoM cost. It supports modes that allow power from the USB Type-C® port and enable a power bank in combination with a 2- to 7-cell lithium-ion battery (in series) with the battery management system (BMS).

Due to some losses in the cable, onboard charger, and board, the USB Power Delivery (USB PD) port manager compensates for USB Type-C input level to ensure optimal battery charging operation. Switches on the evaluation board allow you to select the number of batteries in series and the charging current.

Firmware (software) for this evaluation board is generated by an instruction tool called VIDWriter.

RTKA489EPRDE0000BU is the evaluation board included in the RTKA489EPRDK0000BU kit.

Features

  • Up to 240W USB-C® battery system that allows users to set the battery configuration and max charging current via software on the board
  • High-performance and simple design make development easier
  • USB Power Delivery and USB Type-C
    • Single USB Type-C port
    • Power Role: Sink Only or Dual Role Power (Both Sink and Source modes)
    • Support 2 cells to 7 cells in series
  • USB-C power supply indicators (2 LEDs): One for Sink mode and another for Source mode
  • Switch
    • Setting for battery configuration
    • Max charging current control
    • Operating mode selection
  • Overvoltage protection (VBUS)

Applications

Type Title Date
PCB Design Files ZIP 5.46 MB
The RTKA489EPRDK0000BU (RTK-G015-EPRSinkCharger-240W) evaluation kit supports modes that allow power to be drawn from a USB Type-C port and enable a power bank in combination with a 2- to 7-cell lithium-ion battery (in series) with the battery management system. Design files for the RTKA489EPRDK0000BU (RTK-G015-EPRSinkCharger-240W) board includes the schematic, BOM, PCB layout files, and release note, essential tools for enabling complete evaluation of the IC and board functions.
Manual - Development Tools PDF 3.46 MB
The RTKA489EPRDK0000BU (RTK-G015-EPRSinkCharger-240W) evaluation kit supports modes that allow power to be drawn from a USB Type-C port and enable a power bank in combination with a 2- to 7-cell lithium-ion battery (in series) with the battery management system. This evaluation board manual provides information about the board design, software, and board testing.
Manual - Software PDF 1.33 MB
3 items

Software & Tools

Software Downloads

Type Title Date
Software & Tools - Software ZIP 8.99 MB
1 item

Related Boards & Kits

Boards & Kits

Part NumberStatusStockDescriptionSampleable
RTKA489EPRDK0000BUActiveOut of StockRTK-G015-EPRSinkCharger-240W + Flash Programmer Adapter SetAvailable
Support Communities

Support Communities

Get quick technical support online from Renesas Engineering Community technical staff.
Browse Articles

Knowledge Base

Browse our knowledge base for helpful articles, FAQs, and other useful resources.
Submit a Ticket

Submit a Ticket

Need to ask a technical question or share confidential information?