Renesas' USB-C® and USB Power Delivery (USB PD) family is built on the USB PD standard and includes related products such as USB PD controllers, DC/DC converters, and port protection ICs to simplify component selection for customers. As demand for USB-charged devices grows, USB PD increases the maximum DC power supply capacity from 7.5W in earlier USB standards to 240W (48V at 5A), a 32-fold improvement. However, higher power levels also increase the risk of damage, ignition, or fire caused by non-compliant USB accessories such as cables.
Renesas addresses these safety concerns with integrated protection features that help ensure system reliability and standards compliance. USB PD solutions support high-efficiency power delivery, enabling faster charging, compact form factors, and reduced thermal stress in end systems.
Our USB-C and Power Delivery technologies are designed to meet the evolving needs of consumer, industrial, and computing applications by delivering scalable power and high-speed data capabilities in a unified interface.
Integrated port protection enhances advanced functionality and safety while lowering BOM cost and reducing overall design complexity.
Industry‑leading 240W USB‑PD Extended Power Range (EPR) solutions leverage efficient 3‑level DC/DC architecture to minimize heat, shrink solution size, and reduce external components for next‑generation applications.
USB‑IF certified reference designs with integrated firmware accelerate development and shorten time‑to‑market.
We enable up to 240W USB Power Delivery across a wide range of battery-powered and adapter-based systems. Flexible power architectures support multiple battery configurations, fast charging, power bank functionality, and intelligent power management - allowing designers to scale from consumer devices to higher-power applications with confidence.
We support advanced multi‑port USB‑C PD designs delivering 140W–240W using USB PD 3.1. Integrated power management, intelligent power sharing, and compact designs help engineers build reliable, high‑performance chargers for laptops, peripherals, and fast‑charging ecosystems.
Our power controllers—including 3‑level buck architectures—enable higher efficiency and improved thermal performance in high‑power USB‑C PD systems. By reducing switching losses and heat dissipation, these designs support smaller form factors and higher power density for complex, multi‑port applications.
