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Overview

This is a single-port evaluation kit for implementing battery systems with 2 to 7 cells connected in series. It supports two modes: one where power is supplied solely from the USB Type-C® port, and another that enables a power bank function when used with a lithium‑ion battery and a Battery Management System (BMS).

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

The firmware for this evaluation board is generated using an instruction tool called VIDWriter.

RTKA489EPRDE0010BU is the board included in the RTKA489EPRDK0010BU kit.

Features

  • Up to 140W USB-C® battery system design can set battery configuration and max charging current by software on the board
  • High-performance and simple design make the 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 to 7 cells in series
  • USB-C power supply indicators (2 LEDs): 
    • Sink mode
    • Source mode
  • Switch:
    • Setting for battery configuration
    • Maximum charging current control
    • Operating mode selection
  • Overvoltage protection (VBUS)

Products in the Design

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140W USB Type-C Battery System Evaluation Board

RTK-G015-EPRSinkCharger-140W + Flash Programmer Adapter Set

RTKA489EPRDK0010BU Active
Description:RTK-G015-EPRSinkCharger-140W + Flash Programmer Adapter Set
Pb (Lead) Free:Yes
ECCN (US):EAR99
HTS (US):8473.30.1180

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Additional boards that work with this platform. Some may be required for full functionality or to evaluate specific features.

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