Overview

Description

This is a USB-certified development kit to convert USB-C input power supplied by a USB Type-C® sourcing device to DC output.

Because there are several losses on the cable, BB-VR, and board, the USB Power Delivery (PD) controller compensates for the USB-C input level to achieve the expected DC output. For example, when a Type-C sourcing device supplies up to 20V at 5A, the RTK-251-SinkAdapter can provide up to 20V at 4A to the DC output with these losses. The board also has an operating mode that feeds the USB-C input directly to the DC output. Switches connected to the R9A02G011 USB PD controller allow the selection of the DC output voltage/current and operating mode.

The firmware for this development board is generated by an instruction tool called VIDWriter.

USB certification:
TID: 8528, 100W USB Type-C® Input Power Converter: JP214/RTK-251-SinkAdapter

Features

  • Benefit
    • Simple design and high-performance
    • Makes development easier
  • Function
    • Up to 100W USB-C input converts DC output
    • Can select DC output voltage/current level with software
  • LED indicators
    • Power supply indicator (1 LED)
    • Bypass path indicator (1 LED)
    • Normal path indicator (1 LED)
  • USB Power Delivery and USB Type-C®
    • Single USB Type-C port
    • Power role: Sink only
    • DC output voltage (5, 9, 12, 15, 18, and 20V)
  • Protections
    • Overvoltage protection (VBUS)
  • Switch
    • DC output voltage control
    • DC output current control
    • Operating mode selection

Applications

Documentation

Type Title Date
Manual - Hardware PDF 1.13 MB
Application Note Log in to Download PDF 1.49 MB
2 items

Design & Development

Software & Tools

Software Downloads

Type Title Date
Library Log in to Download ZIP 4.97 MB
Library Log in to Download ZIP 1.96 MB
2 items

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This reference design is powered by a USB Type-C® source device and can provide up to 20V at 5A to a DC output. The DC output voltage and current limit can be changed using switches connected to the USB PD controller.

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USB Power Delivery (USB PD)

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