RT6190 4-Switch Bidirectional Buck-Boost Controller

Richtek’s 36 V controller with I²C interface supports CV/CC output, switching frequency, and cable voltage drop compensation functions

Image of Richtek's RT6190 4-Switch Bidirectional Buck-Boost ControllerRichtek’s RT6190 4-switch bidirectional buck-boost controller is designed for USB power delivery (USB PD). It operates with a wide input voltage range from 4.5 V to 36 V, and a programmable output voltage between 3 V and 36 V. The RT6190 implements a peak current mode control mechanism to deliver up to 100 W power with the programmable constant voltage (CV) and constant current (CC) output. It also has built-in charge pumps for driving external low-cost N-MOSFETs to control the power path.

With an I²C compatible interface, the RT6190 supports many programmable functions, including CV/CC output, switching frequency, and cable voltage drop compensation. It is fully protected with input UVLO, over/undervoltage protection, cycle-by-cycle current limit, short protection, and overtemperature protection. The RT6190 is available in a WQFN-40L 5x5 package.

Features
  • Integrated buck-boost controller:
    • Wide input voltage range: 4.5 V to 36 V
    • Wide output voltage range: 3 V to 36 V
    • Peak current mode control
    • Programmable switching frequency: 250 kHz to 1 MHz
    • Power saving mode enables higher light load efficiency
  • AnyPower™ for CV (12.5 mV/step, typ.) and CC (in 9-bit resolution) output settings
  • Bidirectional power delivery for forward and reverse operation
  • Embedded 2nd OCP function
  • I²C compatible interface
  • Adjustable soft-start time
  • Programmable cable voltage drop compensation
  • Built-in bleeders for quick VBUS discharge
  • Power good indicator
  • Fully protected with UVLO, OVP, UVP, OCP, cycle-by-cycle current limit, and OTP
Applications
  • Monitors
  • USB PD
  • Power banks

RT6190 4-Switch Bidirectional Buck-Boost Controller

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
IC REG CTRLR BUCK-BOOST WQFN-40RT6190GQWIC REG CTRLR BUCK-BOOST WQFN-401320 - Immediate$74.42View Details
USB-I2C/GPIO/PWM WRENBOARDRD0001-01USB-I2C/GPIO/PWM WRENBOARD5 - Immediate$318.99View Details

RT6190 Evaluation Board

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionMain PurposeOutputs and TypePower - OutputAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
EVAL BOARD FOR RT6190EVB_RT6190GQW_02EVAL BOARD FOR RT6190DC/DC, Step Up or Down1 Non-Isolated Output140W6 - Immediate$727.71View Details
EVAL BOARD FOR RT6190EVB_RT6190GQW_01EVAL BOARD FOR RT6190DC/DC, Step Up or Down1 Non-Isolated Output-5 - Immediate$727.71View Details
Published: 2022-10-24