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Description

This is a USB-certified single-port power bank reference design. It can connect 2 to 4 cells (default is 3 cells) in series and has a battery monitor function on this board. When combined with a lithium-ion battery, this reference can realize a power bank.

The USB Type-C® port is Dual Role Power (DRP), supporting both sink mode to charge the battery and source mode to support programmable power supply (PPS). The standard firmware provided is designed to work with 2 cells and 4 cells, other than the default 3 cells, by changing the board settings.

USB certification: 
TID: 1090007, RTK-251-1PowerBank3, 100W(Sink)/45W(Source)
TID: 1090008, RTK-251-1PowerBank3, 100W(Sink)/15W PPS(Source)

For firmware customization, the firmware generation support tool (PDC image generator, PDC-IMGGEN) is provided. This is a GUI tool that can change the parameters of USB PD protocols.

Features

  • USB Power Delivery and USB-Type-C
    • One USB-Type-C port
    • Power Role: Dual Role (Supports Try.SRC mode)
      • Power Source voltage (without PPS): 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V, 20V, and up to two additional voltages
      • Power Source voltage (with PPS): 5V and 5VProg
      • Power Sink: 5V to 20V (supports variable input)
    • Supports USB-Type-C® Authentication Responder feature (RTK0EUG011D06010BJ only)
    • Supports USB Power Delivery Firmware Update feature (PDFU) (RTK0EUG011D06010BJ only)
  • Battery Charger
    • Battery type: Li-ion battery
    • Number of cells: 2, 3, or 4 series cells (Normal function: Default setting = 3 series cells)
    • Trickle Charging
  • 5 LED indicators
    • USB-Type-C port status indicator (1 LED)
    • Battery remaining capacity indicator (4 LEDs)
  • Protections
    • Over Temperature Protection (USB-Type-C Receptacle)
    • Overvoltage Protection (VBUS voltage)
    • Overcurrent Protection (VBUS current)

Applications

Multi-Cell USB PD Power Bank with Quick Charge 2.0/3.0 Block Diagram
Multi-Cell USB PD Power Bank with Quick Charge 2.0/3.0
60W+ USB PD power bank offers efficient charging with multi-cell setup and Bluetooth LE monitoring.
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AI-generated Summary: The RTK-251-1PowerBank3 supports USB Power Delivery 3.0 with a single USB Type-C port and dual power roles, allowing variable voltages for power source and sink. It features Li-ion battery charging for 2 to 4 series cells, with default 3 cells, and includes trickle charging. The board has 5 LED indicators for port status and battery capacity, and built-in protections against over temperature, over voltage, and over current. Component layout and block diagrams illustrate the board’s design and interfaces.
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RTK0EUG011D06000BJActiveIn Stock1u | $136.47RTK-251-1PowerBank3
RTK0EUG011D06010BJActiveOut of Stock1u | $204.45RTK-251-1PowerBank3 with USB Type-C Authentication
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