RTS5400

General Description

The RTS5400 is an advanced Type-C Power Delivery Controller that integrates all Type-C Channel Configuration (CC) functions, Power Delivery functions (including BMC PHY, protocol, policy engine, and policy manager), 10Gbps/480Mbps high speed MUXs and low speed MUXs, into a single chip. The RTS5400 can be used in various applications and dramatically reduces the system BOM cost.

A built-in 10Gbps 3:2 MUX can contribute to Type-C plug flipping and provide support for 4‑lane alternate mode (e.g. DisplayPort + USB3.X SS switching). An external 10Gpbs re-driver or re-timer chip is required to co-function with the RTS5400 for USB3.1 gen2 applications.

It also provides low-speed MUX switching for SBU1/2 in alternate mode (e.g. AUX+/- of DisplayPort). These MUXs simplify the design of the monitor or PCs systems, including DisplayPort or alternate modes. With the built-in 480Mbps MUX, the RTS5400 supports 1‑lane alternate mode (e.g. Sound Wire) + USB2.0 HS switching. This will easily handle Type-C connector D+/D- pins functional reconfiguration in direct connect applications such as a cradle dock, captive cable, or a detachable notebook.

The RTS5400 has various interfaces to communicate with other components, such as GPIO, I2C, and SMBUS. It is flexible for extending a variety of applications by using these interfaces as well as simplifying the addition of Type-C USB Power Delivery to any architecture. The RTS5400's SMBUS/I2C slave interface system can implement system control achieving all Power Delivery related functions, such as Cable detection, Power Negotiation, Power Swap, Data Swap, VCONN Swap, etc. The RTS5400 can be statically configured via SMBUS for customized extra functions. Via the I2C master interface, the RTS5400 can control/configure other chips in the system, such as a PMU with I2C, etc.

The RTS5400 can update its firmware using external SPI flash or EEPROM via a flexible ISP channel. The ISP function allows configuration of multiple features and settings. The ISP function is easy to use with USB/SMBUS/CCs and the RTS5400's download tool.

The RTS5400 adopts an industry standard 68-pin QFN 8mm*8mm green package.

Features

  • Supports all Type-C Channel Configuration (CC) functions
    • Supports configuration as DFP, UFP, or DRP
    • Attach and port data-role detection
    • Cable Orientation Detection
    • Type-C current mode detection/configuration as UFP/DFP after connection
    • Audio Accessory mode detection
  • Supports USB Power Delivery Specification 2.0 V1.1
    • Integrated USB Power Delivery (PD BMC) PHY
    • Support for Message Protocol
    • Support for Policy Engine
    • Support for Device Policy Manager
  • Supports USB Battery Charging Specification Revision 1.2 and other portable device charging specifications
  • Built-in VCONN switch supporting up to 300mA loading
  • Built-in low speed MUX switching for SBU1/2 in alternate mode (e.g. AUX+/- of DisplayPort)
  • Built-in 10Gbps 3:2 MUX supporting for 4-lane alternate mode (e.g. DisplayPort) + USB3.X SS switching
  • Built-in 480Mbps 2:2 MUX supporting for 1-lane alternate mode (e.g. Sound Wire) + USB2.0 HS switching
  • Built-in configurable FS Billboard device
  • Built-in 8-bit SAR ADC that can monitor VBUS voltage /current, battery voltage, etc.
  • Digital auto-scan and comparator ADC block that contributes to fast response to system alarms
  • Supports presenting dead battery 'Rd' on CCs
  • Supports SMBUS/I2C slave for customized configurations and system control
  • Supports I2C to configure other chips on the same platform
  • Integrated microprocessor
  • Supports serial flash for ISP function that can upgrade Firmware or configurations via USB/SMBUS/CCs directly
  • Supports Crystal-less mode
  • Integrated 3.3V output LDO
  • Ultra low power consumption (typical 200µA) when the Type-C is disconnected 

Applications

  • Cellphones
  • Notebook, Desktop PCs
  • Docks
  • Monitors
  • AC Adaptors, Power Bank