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Battery Charger ICs

Renesas' battery charger ICs are purpose-built to support rechargeable 2, 3, or 4-cell battery configurations, offering unparalleled flexibility for a wide range of applications. These solutions incorporate cutting-edge technologies like hybrid power boost (HPB), narrow output voltage DC (NVDC), buck-boost NVDC, and SMBus Level 2. Designed for optimal performance and efficiency, our battery chargers empower your designs with advanced power management capabilities.

Innovative Technology

Innovative Technology

Enhanced R3 modulator and 3-level topology deliver up to 60ºC cooler operation, superior thermal performance, and higher efficiency. These innovations enable compact designs and reliable performance for demanding power applications.

Compact Design

Compact Design

The 3-level topology reduces form factor, minimizing BOM size and cost. This compact approach is ideal for space-constrained applications, delivering efficient power conversion in slimmer, more portable devices.

Scalable Solutions

Scalable Solutions

Advanced power-sharing IP enables efficient power distribution across devices. Perfect for high-performance laptops, docking stations, and USB-PD charging, our ICs offer unmatched flexibility for multi-port designs.

Supply Resiliency

Supply Resiliency

Our global manufacturing and supply chain network ensures reliable product delivery, reduced disruption risks, and enhanced business continuity. This robust infrastructure supports flexible operations worldwide.

Enabling High Efficiency, Low BOM, & Space Constrained Power Architectures

48V Buck-Boost Voltage Regulator

Bidirectional 48V Buck-Boost Voltage Regulator

The RAA489118 is a 30V buck-boost battery charger featuring an SMBus interface and USB PD EPR support. It delivers high efficiency, a wide input range, and robust protection, making it the perfect choice for USB-C power designs in notebooks, tablets, and industrial devices.

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3-Level Buck Controller with Passthrough Mode

3-Level Buck Controller with Passthrough Mode

The RAA489300 is a high-performance buck controller optimized for 3-level topology, delivering exceptional efficiency and reduced inductance for compact, high-power applications. Powered by Renesas R3™ technology, it ensures efficient light-load operation, fast transient response, and seamless mode transitions.

Compatible with high-power barrel and USB PD adapters, it complies with PD specs and supports PPS/AVS. Independent control loops ensure precise voltage and current regulation, while passthrough mode, isolation MOSFET control, and robust protections (OCP, OVP, UVP, OTP) ensure safe operation. SMBus/I2C programmability allows customization, making it ideal for modern, high-performance designs.

RAA489300: 3-Level Buck Controller for High-Efficiency Power Designs

Accelerate Time-to-Market: DC/DC Battery Charger Design & Development Resources

Discover our complete ecosystem for DC/DC battery charger design, including intuitive tools, evaluation modules (EVMs), and USB-C power solutions. These resources simplify development, enhance testing, and speed up time-to-market, enabling engineers to create efficient, reliable systems with ease and confidence.

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