Introduction
Who
Daniel Puratich Architecture & Management
Kenny Na EE Designer
What
A USB-C PD sink where we can select the output voltage with resistors
DNP and fitted resistors, should be foolproof 0805s
could be STUSB4500 - USB-C PD Sink IC
Intent for requesting 24V 65W when debugging https://uwarg-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/EL/pages/2701197313/RPi+Interface+Rev+C?atl_f=content-tree setup without the full drone
should support 12V and 5V as well for testing other boards, configured by soldering different resistors
Use a USB-C PD chip and the associated required FETs that are required for negotiation
Ideally does not require a microcontroller, due to cost constraints
USB-C input connector
XT30 output connector
don't worry about board area too much but it can be tiny
no buck converter
Resources
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W13HNsoHj7A&t=615s
https://hackaday.io/project/192576-picopd-usb-c-pd-30-pps-trigger-with-rp2040
https://www.ti.com/interface/usb/type-c-and-power-delivery/products.html#1241=PD%20controller&
https://www.usb.org/usb-charger-pd
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Field-effect_transistor
Engineering
PD Controller Selection
Main Options
There were a few possible options that were selected from research:
https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/detail/stmicroelectronics/STUSB4500QTR/9092189
https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/detail/texas-instruments/TPS25730SRSMR/22147461/https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/detail/texas-instruments/TPS25730DREFR/22147394?s=N4IgTCBcDaIC4AcDOYCsB2AzABgCYgF0BfIA
https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/detail/infineon-technologies/CYPD3177-24LQXQT/10238323
Cheap PMIC + RP2040 (ex. https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/detail/onsemi/FUSB302B10MPX/7356099 + https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/detail/raspberry-pi/SC0914-13/14306010?s=N4IgTCBcDaIEoAUwAYAsyQF0C%2BQ)
Decision Matrix
USB-C PD PMIC | Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 | Option 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Name | STUSB4500 | TPS25730x | CYPD3177 | FUSB302B + RP2040 |
Description | USB-C PD Sink IC | USB-C PD Sink IC | USB-C PD Sink IC | USB PD IC + MCU |
DigiKey $/ct | $5.22 CAD | $3.76 CAD | $3.51 CAD | $2.59 + $1.08 CAD |
Configuration | NVM config editing in EEPROM via I2C TPs | Strapping resistors on ADC pins | Strapping resistors on pins | Firmware control on RP2040 via I2C |
Misc. Pros | Popular and well documented USB-C sink device within hobbyist community | Newest controller, supports USB-C PD rev 3.1, simple to implement, extensive schem and layout guidelines, D-model has integrated FET gate | Cheapest option, simple implementation, some online examples | Most configurable option, no need for strapping resistor variants, completely firmware controlled via I2C |
Misc. Cons | Expensive | PD 3.1 is irrelevant for the purpose of this project, also doesn’t support 240W | Complicated implementation |
The TPS25730x was selected for its recent release, comprehensive datasheet, relatively low price, and simple implementation.
FET Selection
A typical USB-C PD controller will require a gate to block the USB-C input voltage while arbitration occurs. Once the negotiation is successful, the controller sends voltage to the gate to enable the transport of power.
In the case that it fails, there is sometimes a fallback “safe power” rail. These might typically supply 5V @ 900mA.
The TPS25730S recommends the https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/detail/texas-instruments/CSD87501L/5126233, while the TPS25730D comes with an integrated gate in the package. Given the small price delta between the S and D models, the TPS25730D is a practical choice, and very simply concludes our FET selection.