<!-- Bootstrap core CSS --> <link href="/css/www-style.css" rel="stylesheet"> <link href="/css/bootstrap.css" rel="stylesheet"> <link href="/css/newsletter.css" rel="stylesheet"> <link href="/css/alfontawesome-all.css" rel="stylesheet"> <!-- Custom fonts for this template --> <section> <div class="key-container"> <div class="cus-content-subscribe"> <div class="row no-gutters"> <div class=" col-md-12"> <div class="page-header"> <a class="cus-btn btn-sm" href="https://www.richtek.com/My Richtek/Newsletters.aspx"><i class="fas fa-envelope"></i>&nbsp;&nbsp;Subscribe to Richtek Newsletter</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="key-container pb-5"> <!-- Title start --> <div class="cus-content"> <div class="row no-gutters "> <div class="col-md-12 "> <div class="page-header"> <h1 class="font-weight-bold">Introducing Richtek’s New Generation Automotive USB Type-C PD Charger IC</h1> <i class="far fa-calendar-alt date-i"></i> <span class="ml-2 date">SEP. 13, 2023 | Newsletter Issue 47</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- Content End --> <div class="cus-content"> <div class="row no-gutters "> <div class="col-md-12 mb-20 text-center"> <img class="img-center " style="max-width:750px;" alt="USB Type-C connector is taking over the world and Richtek can help" src="/content/dam/richtek-eds/resources/tech-insights/news/newsletter-issue-47/html-images/en_I47-01-2.jpg"></div> <div class="col-md-12 "> <br> <p>As modern cars become increasingly equipped with type-C charging ports, the demand for more powerful and faster charging solutions in the automotive environment is on the rise. To meet this demand, Richtek introduces its new generation automotive USB type-C PD charger IC, the RTQ7882-QT. In this video, we will explore the features and benefits of this highly integrated USB type-C PD charging solution, as well as some design challenges addressed by Richtek's power solution for automotive applications.</p> </div> <div class="col-md-12 "> <div class="mb-2"> <div class="section-title font-weight-bold mb-40" >What is in the video：</div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-12 "> <p class="text-info font-weight-bold"> ▸ Automotive USB-C PD charger requirements </p> <div class="btn-block pb-4"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eHjBszMkXo#t=0m08s&utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=RTWWW&utm_campaign=Issue47EN&sc_lang=en" target="_blank" class="btn-sm btn-primary py-2 px-3">Watch now <i class="fas fa-arrow-right pl-2"></i> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-12 "> <p class="text-info font-weight-bold">▸ Introducing the RTQ7882-QT: The Highly Integrated Power Solution for Automotive USB Charging</p> <p>The RTQ7882-QT is a USB type-C PD and PWM Buck-Boost controller with an embedded MCU, compliant with USB PD 2.0/3.1 specifications and UFCS China's fast charging standard. This highly integrated IC offers various functions, including communication protocol, smart control of the PWM converter, firmware programmable hardware protections, and user-programmable functions for charging solutions with output power ranging from 27W to 100W. </p> <div class="btn-block pb-4"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eHjBszMkXo#t=4m51s&utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=RTWWW&utm_campaign=Issue47EN&sc_lang=en" target="_blank" class="btn-sm btn-primary py-2 px-3">Watch now <i class="fas fa-arrow-right pl-2"></i> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-12 "> <p class="text-info font-weight-bold">▸ RTQ7882-QT design/programming tips</p> <p class="pl-4 font-weight-bold">1. Software Development Kit (SDK)</p> <p class="pl-4">To streamline the design process and ensure future compatibility, Richtek provides a specialized software development tool, the Richtek SDK GUI. Find out how to program a 60W single port evaluation board via the SDK. </p> <div class="btn-block pb-4 pl-4"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eHjBszMkXo#t=7m06s&utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=RTWWW&utm_campaign=Issue47EN&sc_lang=en" target="_blank" class="btn-sm btn-primary py-2 px-3">Watch now <i class="fas fa-arrow-right pl-2"></i> </a> </div> <p class="pl-4 font-weight-bold">2. Input Voltage Power De-rating</p> <p class="pl-4">In the automotive environment, high battery currents can be a concern for the input fuse, and rapid battery discharge. See how to program the SDK to implement Vin de-rating functions. </p> <div class="btn-block pb-4 pl-4"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eHjBszMkXo#t=13m40s&utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=RTWWW&utm_campaign=Issue47EN&sc_lang=en" target="_blank" class="btn-sm btn-primary py-2 px-3">Watch now <i class="fas fa-arrow-right pl-2"></i> </a> </div> <p class="pl-4 font-weight-bold">3. Temperature Power De-rating</p> <p class="pl-4">To maintain safe operation at higher ambient temperature, the USB charger temperature must be carefully controlled. See how RTQ7882 measures temperature and prevent overheating while charging.</p> <div class="btn-block pb-4 pl-4"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eHjBszMkXo#t=18m42s&utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=RTWWW&utm_campaign=Issue47EN&sc_lang=en" target="_blank" class="btn-sm btn-primary py-2 px-3">Watch now <i class="fas fa-arrow-right pl-2"></i> </a> </div> <p class="pl-4 font-weight-bold">4. Power Save Mode</p> <p class="pl-4">Learn about different power save requirements in automotive USB chargers and how RTQ7882 can meet those requirements. </p> <div class="btn-block pb-4 pl-4"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eHjBszMkXo#t=24m28s&utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=RTWWW&utm_campaign=Issue47EN&sc_lang=en" target="_blank" class="btn-sm btn-primary py-2 px-3">Watch now <i class="fas fa-arrow-right pl-2"></i> </a> </div> <p class="pl-4 font-weight-bold">5. Additional Features</p> <p class="pl-4">You can find more programming tips on <a class="link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eHjBszMkXo#t=29m08s&utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=RTWWW&utm_campaign=Issue47EN&sc_lang=en" target="_blank">Blocking MOSFETs</a>, <a class="link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eHjBszMkXo#t=32m30s&utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=RTWWW&utm_campaign=Issue47EN&sc_lang=en" target="_blank">High Power Charging</a>, <a class="link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eHjBszMkXo#t=35m11s&utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=RTWWW&utm_campaign=Issue47EN&sc_lang=en" target="_blank">Dual Port Frequency Synchronization</a>, <a class="link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eHjBszMkXo#t=37m13s&utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=RTWWW&utm_campaign=Issue47EN&sc_lang=en" target="_blank">Dual Port Power Sharing</a> and <a class="link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eHjBszMkXo#t=44m23s&utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=RTWWW&utm_campaign=Issue47EN&sc_lang=en" target="_blank">Programmable GPIOs</a>.</p> </div> <div class="col-md-12 "> <br> <p>Watch the video presented by our product expert Roland van Roy to explore the RTQ7882-QT power solution. </p> <div class="col-md-12 mb-20 text-center pb-4"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eHjBszMkXo&utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=RTWWW&utm_campaign=Issue47EN&sc_lang=en" target="_blank"> <img class="img-center " style="max-width:600px;" alt="USB Type-C connector is taking over the world and Richtek can help" src="/content/dam/richtek-eds/resources/tech-insights/news/newsletter-issue-47/html-images/en_I47-03-2.jpg"></a></div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- Content End --> <!-- Product Tittle start --> <div class="cus-content"> <div class="row no-gutters"> <div class="col-md-12 pt-3"> <div class="new-product"> <h3 class="font-weight-bold">NEW PRODUCT FOR AUTOMOTIVE 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