RT9490/92 Buck-Boost Switching Battery Chargers

Richtek RT9490/92 battery chargers are available in two package sizes for versatility in applications

Image of Richtek RT9490 Buck-Boost Switching Battery ChargerRichtek buck-boost switching battery charger series, the RT9490/92 is a highly integrated 5 A buck-boost switch mode battery charge and system power path management device for two-to-four-cell Li-ion and Li-polymer batteries.

The low-impedance power path optimizes switch-mode operation efficiency, reduces battery charging time, and extends battery life during the discharging phase. It offers high SoC accuracy and features a fast role swap function to ensure seamless data and power transmission. The I²C serial interface with charging and system settings makes the device a truly flexible solution.

The RT9490 is available in a WL-CSP2.93x3.46-56(BSC) package and the RT9492 is available in a VQFN4x4-29T(FC) package.

Features
  • Supports dual input selection
  • Supports BC1.2, host mode, and FRS/seamless
  • Supports 11-channel, 16-bit ADC
  • Supports USB on-the-go (OTG)
    • 93.8% OTG efficiency at 2 A with 8.4 V battery and 5 V output
    • Output voltage with 10 mV resolution to support USB-PD
    • BAT current limit regulation (BCLR)
  • High-efficiency, 750 kHz/1 MHz/1.5 MHz programmable frequencies, synchronous switch-mode buck-boost charger
    • 96.7% charge efficiency at 2 A with 9 V input and 8 V battery
    • Input voltage range: 3.6 V to 24 V
    • Average input current regulation (AICR)
    • Minimum input voltage regulation (MIVR)
  • Low battery quiescent current
  • High accuracy for charger CV and ICHG
  • Protections
    • Overtemperature protection (OTP)
    • Junction thermal regulation (JTR)
    • Input protection (VAC OVP/VBUS OVP/OCP)
    • Battery overvoltage protection (VBAT OVP)
    • System voltage protection (VSYS OVP/UVP)
    • System overload protection (VSYS OLP)
    • Cycle-by-cycle overcurrent protection (OCP)
    • OTG low battery protection (OTG LBP)
    • OTG voltage protection (OTG OVP/UVP)
Applications
  • Smart phones
  • Tablets
  • Chromebooks
  • Drones
  • Portable devices and accessories
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RT9490/92 Buck-Boost Switching Battery Chargers

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
IC BATTERY MANAGEMENTRT9490WSCIC BATTERY MANAGEMENT957 - Immediate$56.14View Details
IC FOR 5A  CELL BUCK-BOOST SWITCRT9492GQVFIC FOR 5A CELL BUCK-BOOST SWITC1194 - Immediate$46.84View Details

Evaluation Boards

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
EVAL BOARD FOR RT9490EVB_RT9490WSCEVAL BOARD FOR RT94905 - Immediate$575.50View Details
EVAL BOARD FOR RT9492EVB_RT9492GQVF(2)EVAL BOARD FOR RT94928 - Immediate$575.50View Details
Updated: 2024-10-09
Published: 2023-08-23