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USB Charging Port Controller and Load Detection Power Switch
Features
Description
AEC-Q100 Qualified
Supports CDP/DCP Modes per USB Battery Charging
Specification 1.2
Supports Shorted Mode per Chinese Telecommunication
Industry Standard YD/T1591-2009
Supports non-BC1.2 Charging Modes by Automatic
Selection
The PI5USB2546Q is a USB charging port controller and
power switch with an integrated USB 2.0 high-speed data
line (D+/D–) switch. PI5USB2546QQ provides the electrical
signatures on D+/D– to support charging schemes listed
under device feature section. This series is compatible with
both popular BC1.2 compliant and non-BC1.2 compliant
devices.
System wake up (from S3) with a mouse/keyboard (both low
speed and full speed) is fully supported in the PI5USB2546Q.
Additionally, PI5USB2546Q supports two distinct power
management features, namely, power wake and port power
management (PPM) through /STATUS pin. Power wake
allows for power supply control in S4/S5 charging and PPM
manages port power in a multi-port application.
The PI5USB2546Q 73-mΩ power-distribution switch is
intended for applications where heavy capacitive loads and
short-circuits are likely to be encountered. Two
programmable current thresholds provide flexibility for
setting current limits and load detect thresholds.
Divider-1A mode
Divider-2A mode
DCP-1.2V mode
Supports Sleep-Mode Charging and Mouse/Keyboard
Wake up
Automatic SDP/CDP Switching for Devices that do not
request for the CDP Ports
Load Detection for Power Supply Control in S4/S5
Charging and Port Power Management in all Charge
Modes
Compatible with USB 2.0/3.0 Power Switch requirements
Integrated 73-mΩ (Typ.) High-Side MOSFET
Adjustable Current-Limit up to 3A(Typ.)
Operating Range:4.5V to 5.5V
Max Device Current
Applications
2μA at Device Disabled
Automotive
USB Ports (Host and Hubs)
Notebook and Desktop PCs
Universal Wall Charging Adapters
270μA at Device Enabled
Device Package: TQFN 3.0x3.0-16L
UL Listed and CB File No. E341484
Pin Configuration (TQFN-16L, ZH)
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Pin Description
Pin #
Name
Type
Description
1
IN
P
Input voltage and supply voltage; connect 0.1μF or greater ceramic capacitor from
IN to GND as close to the device as possible
2
DM_OUT
I/O
D- Data line to USB host controller.
3
DP_OUT
I/O
D+ data line to USB host controller.
4
ILIM_SEL
I
5
EN
I
6
CTL1
I
7
CTL2
I
8
CTL3
I
9
STATUS
O
10
DP_IN
I/O
D+ data line to downstream connector
11
DM_IN
I/O
D- data line to downstream connector.
12
OUT
P
Power-switch output
13
FAULT
O
Active-low open-drain output, asserted when over-temperature or current limit
condition occurs
14
GND
G
Ground connection
15
ILIM_LO
I
External resistor connection used to set the low current-limit threshold and the load
detection current threshold. A resistor to ILIM_LO is optional; see Current-Limit
Settings.
16
ILIM_HI
I
External resistor connection used to set the high current-limit threshold.
NA
Exposed PAD
G
Internally connected to GND. Thermal pad to heat-sink the part to the circuit board.
Logic-level input signal used to control the charging mode, current limit threshold,
and load detection, see the control truth table. Can be tied directly to IN or GND
without pull-up or pull-down resistor.
Logic-level input for turning the power switch and the signal switches on/off, logic
low turns off the signal and power switches and holds OUT in discharger. Can be
tied directly to IN or GND without pull-up or pull-down resistor.
Logic-level inputs used to control the charging mode and signal switches; see the
control truth table. Can be tied directly to IN or GND without pull-up or pull-down
resistor.
Active-low open-drain output, asserted in load detection conditions.
* I = Input; O = Output; P = Power; G = Ground
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Maximum Ratings
All Input (except IN to OUT, and DP_IN, DM_IN, DP_OUT, DM_OUT) ..........-0.3V to +6.0V
IN to OUT .................................................................................................................................-6.0V to +6.0V
DP_IN, DM_IN, DP_OUT, DM_OUT ...................................................... -0.3V to IN+0.3 or +5.7V
Input clamp current (DP_IN, DM_IN, DP_OUT, DM_OUT) ............................................... ±20mA
Continuous current in SDP or CDP mode
(DP_IN to DP_OUT or DM_IN to DM_OUT)........................................................................±100mA
Continuous current in BC1.2 DCP mode (DP_IN to DM_IN) ................................................ ±50mA
Continuous output current (OUT).....................................................................................Internally limited
Continuous output sink current (/FAULT, /STATUS) ..................................................................25mA
Continuous output source current (ILIM_LO, ILIM_HI) ..........................................internally limited
ESD: HBM Mode (All pins) ...................................................................................................................2kV
CDM Mode (All pins) ................................................................................................................ 500V
HBM (USB connector pins: DP_IN, DM_IN, OUT to GND)............................................6kV
Note:
Stresses greater than those listed under MAXIMUM
RATINGS may cause permanent damage to the device.
This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the
device at these or any other conditions above those
indicated in the operational sections of this specification
is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating
conditions for extended periods may affect reliability.
Recommended Operating Conditions
Symbol
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
4.5
-
5.5
V
Input Voltage, logic-level EN, CTL1, CTL2, CTL3, ILIM_SEL inputs
0
-
5.5
V
Input Voltage, data line inputs, DP_IN, DM_IN, DP_OUT, DM_OUT
0
-
VIN
V
Input Voltage, IN
VIN
VIH
High-level input voltage, EN, CTL1, CTL2, CTL3, ILIM_SEL
1.8
-
-
V
VIL
Low-level input voltage, EN, CTL1, CTL2, CTL3, ILIM_SEL
-
-
0.8
V
Continuous current data line inputs, SDP or CDP mode, DP_IN to DP_OUT or
DM_IN to DM_OUT
-
-
±30
mA
Continuous current data line inputs, BC1.2 DCP mode, DP_IN to DM_IN
-
-
±15
mA
Continuous output current, OUT
0
-
2.5
A
Continuous output sink current, /FAULT, /STATUS
0
-
10
mA
Current-limit set resistor
16.9
-
750
kΩ
TA
Ambient Temperature Range
-40
-
85
ºC
TJ
Operating Virtual Junction Temperature Range
-40
-
125
ºC
IOUT
RILIM_XX
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Electrical Characteristics
4.5V≤VIN≤5.5V; TJ=-40°C to +125°C; VEN =VIN, VILIM_SEL=VIN, VCTL1= VCTL2= VCTL3=VIN, R/FAULT=R/STATUS=10kΩ RILIM_HI=20kΩ,
RILIM_LO=80.6kΩ, Positive currents are into pins. Typical values are at 25°C. All voltages are with respect to GND. unless otherwise specified.
Symbol
Parameter
Test Conditions
Min
Typ.
Max
TJ = 25oC, IOUT = 2A
73
84
-40oC ≤ TJ ≤ 85oC, IOUT = 2A
73
105
-40oC ≤ TJ ≤ 125oC, IOUT = 2A
73
120
0.7
1.0
1.60
0.2
0.35
0.5
2.7
4
1.7
3
Unit
Power Switch
RDS(on)
On Resistance(1)
tr
OUT voltage rise time
tf
OUT voltage fall time
ton
OUT voltage turn-on time
toff
OUT voltage turn-off time
VIN = 5V, CL = 1μF, RL = 100Ω
ms
VIN = 5V, CL = 1μF, RL = 100Ω
ms
Reverse leakage current
VOUT = 5.5V, VIN = VEN = 0V,
-40oC ≤ TJ ≤ 85oC, Measure IOUT
RDCHG
OUT discharge resistance
VOUT = 4V, VEN = 0V
400
tDCHG_1
OUT discharge hold time
Time VOUT< 0.7V
tDCHG_2
OUT discharge hold time
Time VOUT< 0.7V
IREV
mΩ
2
μA
500
630
Ω
1.30
2.0
2.9
s
300
410
550
ms
-
1
1.35
1.70
V
-
0.85
1.15
1.45
V
-
-
200
-
mV
-0.5
-
0.5
µA
Discharge
EN, ILIM_SEL, CTL1,CTL2, CTL3, inputs
Input pin rising logic threshold
voltage
Input pin falling logic
threshold voltage
Hysteresis(2)
Input current
(1)
(2)
Pin voltage= 0V to 5.5V
Pulse-testing techniques maintain junction temperature close to ambient temperature; Thermal effects must be taken into account separately
These parameters are provided for reference only and do not constitute part of Pericom's published device specifications for purposes of Pericom's product
warranty
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Electrical Characteristics
4.5V≤VIN≤5.5V; TJ=-40°C to +125°C; VEN =VIN, VILIM_SEL=VIN, VCTL1= VCTL2= VCTL3=VIN, R/FAULT=R/STATUS=10kΩ RILIM_HI=20kΩ,
RILIM_LO=80.6kΩ, Positive currents are into pins. Typical values are at 25°C. All voltages are with respect to GND. unless otherwise specified.
Symbol
Description
Test Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
205
575
2120
2340
2770
240
625
2275
2510
2970
275
680
2430
2685
3170
mA
-
1.5
-
s
VEN=0V, VOUT=0V, TJ =-40°C to +125°C
-
0.1
2
VCTL1=VCTL2= VIN; VCTL3= 0V VILIM_SEL = 0V
-
165
220
VCTL1 = VCTL2 = VCTL3 = VIN, VILIM_SEL = 0V
-
175
230
VCTL1 = VCTL2 = VIN; VCTL3 = 0V, VILIM_SEL = VIN
-
185
240
VCTL1 = VCTL2 = VCTL3 = VIN,VILIM_SEL = VIN
-
195
250
VCTL1 = 0V; VCTL2 = VCTL3 = VIN, VILIM_SEL = 0V
-
215
270
VCTL1 = 0V; VCTL2 = VCTL3 = VIN, VILIM_SEL = VIN
-
240
295
-
3.9
4.1
4.3
V
-
-
100
-
mV
ILIM_SEL Current Limit
IOS
OUT Current-limit(2)
VILIM_SEL= 0 V RILIM_LO=210kΩ
VILIM_SEL= 0 V RILIM_LO=80.6kΩ
VILIM_SEL= 0 V RILIM_LO=22.1kΩ
VILIM_SEL= VIN RILIM_HI=20kΩ
VILIM_SEL= VIN RILIM_HI=16.9kΩ
tIOS
Response time to OUT short circuit(1)
VIN = 5.0V, R=0.1Ω, lead length=2”
Supply Current
IIN_OFF
IIN_ON
Disabled IN supply current
Enable IN supply current
A
Undervoltage Lockout
VUVLO
IN rising UVLO threshold voltage
(1)
Hysteresis
/FAULT
VOL
Output low voltage
I/FAULT = 1mA
-
-
100
mV
IOFF
Off-state leakage current
V/FAULT = 5.5V
-
-
1
A
TD
Over current /FAULT rising and falling deglitch
5
8.2
12
ms
-
/STATUS
VOL
Output low voltage
I/STATUS = 1mA
-
-
100
mV
IOFF
Off-state leakage
V/STATUS = 5.5V
-
-
1
A
170
-
20
-
Thermal Shutdown
OTSD
Thermal shutdown threshold
-
(1)
Hysteresis
-
-
°C
Note:
(1) These parameters are provided for reference only and do not constitute part of Pericom's published device specifications for purposes of Pericom's product
warranty
(2) Pulse-testing techniques maintain junction temperature close to ambient temperature; current limit value tested at 80% output voltage. Thermal effects must
be taken into account separately.
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Electrical Characteristics, High-bandwidth Switch
4.5V≤VIN≤5.5V; TJ=-40°C to +125°C; VEN =VIN, VILIM_SEL=VIN, VCTL1= VCTL2= VCTL3=VIN, R/FAULT=R/STATUS=10kΩ RILIM_HI=20kΩ,
RILIM_LO=80.6kΩ, Positive currents are into pins. Typical values are at 25°C. All voltages are with respect to GND. unless otherwise specified.
Symbol
Description
Test Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
VDP/DM_OUT= 0V, IDP/DM_IN= 30mA
-
2
4
Ω
VDP/DM_OUT= 2.4V, IDP/DM_IN= -15mA
-
3
6
Ω
VDP/DM_OUT= 0V, IDP/DM_IN= 30mA
-
0.05
0.15
Ω
VDP/DM_OUT= 2.4V, IDP/DM_IN= -15mA
VEN=0V, VDP/DM_IN= 0.3V,
Vac= 0.6VPK-PK, f=1MHz
-
0.05
0.15
Ω
-
4.5
VDP/DM_IN= 0.3V,Vac= 0.6VPK-PK, f = 1MHz
-
5.4
6.2
pF
VEN = 0V, f = 250MHz
-
33
-
dB
f = 250MHz
VEN = 0V, VDP/DM_IN = 3.6V, VDP/DM_OUT =
0V, measure IDP/DM_OUT
RL =50Ω
-
52
-
dB
-
0.1
1.5
A
-
2.0
-
GHz
-
-
0.25
-
ns
-
-
0.1
0.2
ns
HIGH_BANDWIDTH ANALOG SWITCH
DP/DM switch on resistance
Switch resistance mismatch
between DP/DM channels
DP/DM switch off-state
capacitance(1)
DP/DM switch on-state
capacitance(2)
Off-state isolation(3)
OIRR
XTALK
Off-state cross channel isolation
IOFF
Off-state leakage current
BW
Bandwidth(-3dB)(3)
(3)
tpd
(3)
Propagation delay
Skew between opposite transitions
of the same port(tPHL – tPLH)
tSK
pF
Note:
(1) The resistance in series with the parasitic capacitance to GND is typically 250 Ω.
(2) The resistance in series with the parasitic capacitance to GND is typically 150 Ω.
(3) These parameters are provided for reference only and do not constitute part of Pericom's published device specifications for purposes
of Pericom's product warranty.
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Electrical Characteristics, Charging Controller
4.5V≤VIN≤5.5V; TJ=-40°C to +125°C; VEN =VIN, VILIM_SEL=VIN, VCTL1= VCTL2= VCTL3=VIN, R/FAULT=R/STATUS=10kΩ RILIM_HI=20kΩ,
RILIM_LO=80.6kΩ, Positive currents are into pins. Typical values are at 25°C. All voltages are with respect to GND. unless otherwise specified.
Symbol
Description
Test Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
-
125
200
Ω
1.19
1.25
1.31
V
60
75
94
kΩ
1.9
2.0
2.1
V
2.57
2.7
2.84
V
7.5
10.5
16
kΩ
2.57
2.7
2.84
V
1.9
2.0
2.1
V
7.5
10.5
16
kΩ
0.5
0.6
0.7
V
0.25
-
0.4
V
-
50
-
mV
0.8
-
1.5
V
-
100
-
mV
550
650
765
mA
-
50
-
mA
Load detect set time
140
200
275
ms
Load detect reset time
1.9
3
4.2
s
SHORTED MODE (BC1.2 DCP)
DP_IN/DM_IN shorting resistance
VCTL1= VIN; VCTL2= VCTL3= 0V
DCP-1.2V MODE
DP_IN/DM_IN output voltage
DP_IN/DM_IN output impedance
VCTL1= 0V; VCTL2= VCTL3= VIN,
Apply 3V on DP_IN for 0.5s and
measure the D+/D- voltage within the 2s
DIVIDER-1A MODE
DP_IN Divider-1A output voltage
DM_IN Divider-1A output voltage
VCTL1= 0V; VCTL2= VCTL3= VIN,
DP_IN/DM_IN output impedance
DIVIDER-2A MODE
DP_IN Divider-2A output voltage
DM_IN Divider-2A output voltage
VCTL1= 0V; VCTL2= VCTL3= VIN;
IOUT= 1A
DP_IN/DM_IN output impedance
CHARGING DOWNSTREAM PORT
VDM_SRC
VDAT_REF
VLGC_REF
DP_IN CDP output voltage
DP_IN rising lower window
threshold for VDM_SRC activation
Hysteresis(1)
DP_IN rising upper window
threshold for VDM_SRC de-activation
Hysteresis(1)
LOAD DETECT- NON POWER WAKE
IOUT rising load detect current
threshold
ILD
Hysteresis(1)
tLD_SET
VCTL1= VCTL2= VCTL3= VIN, VIN =0.6V,
-250μA ≤ IDM_IN ≤ 0μA
VCTL1= VCTL2= VCTL3= VIN
VCTL1= VCTL2= VCTL3= VIN
Note:
(1) These parameters are provided for reference only and do not constitute part of Pericom's published device specifications for purposes
of Pericom's product warranty.
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Electrical Characteristics, Charging Controller
4.5V≤VIN≤5.5V; TJ=-40°C to +125°C; VEN =VIN, VILIM_SEL=VIN, VCTL1= VCTL2= VCTL3=VIN, R/FAULT=R/STATUS=10kΩ RILIM_HI=20kΩ,
RILIM_LO=80.6kΩ, Positive currents are into pins. Typical values are at 25°C. All voltages are with respect to GND. unless otherwise specified.
Symbol
Description
LOAD DETECT- POWER WAKE
Power wake short circuit current
IOS_PW
limit
IOUT falling power wake reset
current threshold
Reset current hysteresis(1)
Test Conditions
VCTL1= VCTL2= 0V, VCTL3= VIN
Power wake reset time
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
20
55
90
mA
10
45
85
mA
-
5
-
mA
10.7
15
20.6
s
Note:
(1) These parameters are provided for reference only and do not constitute part of Pericom's published device specifications for purposes
of Pericom's product warranty.
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Functional Description
PI5USB2546Q Block Diagram
IN
ILIM_HI
ILIM_LO
ILIM_SEL
OUT
Current
Limit
Select
Disable+UVLO+
Dischager
Current
Limit
Charger
Pump
OC
UVLO
GND
OTSD
Thermal
Sense
Driver
Load
Detection
8msDeglitch
FAULT
Discharge
EN
8ms-Deglitch
(Falling edge)
DM_OUT
DM_IN
DP_OUT
DP_IN
OC
CTL1
CTL2
Logic
Control
CDP
Detection
DCP
Detection
Divider
Modes
Auto
Detection
Load
Detection
Discharge
STATUS
CTL3
Discharge
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Details Description
The following overview references various industry standards. It is always recommended to consult the most up-to-date
standard to ensure the most recent and accurate information. Rechargeable portable equipment requires an external power
source to charge its batteries. USB ports are a convenient location for charging because of an available 5V power source.
Universally accepted standards are required to make sure host and client-side devices operate together in a system to ensure
power management requirements are met. Traditionally, host ports following the USB 2.0 specification must provide at least
500mA to downstream client-side devices. Because multiple USB devices can be attached to a single USB port through a buspowered hub, it is the responsibility of the client-side device to negotiate its power allotment from the host to ensure the total
current draw does not exceed 500mA. In general, each USB device is granted 100mA and may request more current in 100mA
unit steps up to 500mA. The host may grant or deny based on the available current. A USB 3.0 host port not only provides
higher data rate than USB 2.0 port but also raises the unit load from 100mA to 150mA. It is also required to provide a minimum
current of 900mA to downstream client-side devices.
Additionally, the success of USB has made the mini-USB connector a popular choice for wall adapter cables. This allows a
portable device to charge from both a wall adapter and USB port with only one connector. As USB charging has gained
popularity, the 500mA minimum defined by USB 2.0 or 900mA for USB 3.0 has become insufficient for many handset and
personal media players which need a higher charging rate. Wall adapters can provide much more current than 500mA/900mA.
Several new standards have been introduced defining protocol handshaking methods that allow host and client devices to
acknowledge and draw additional current beyond the 500mA/900mA minimum defined by USB 2.0/3.0 while still using a
single micro-USB input connector. The PI5USB2546Q supports four of the most common USB charging schemes found in
popular hand-held media and cellular devices:
USB Battery Charging Specification BC1.2
Chinese Telecommunications Industry Standard YD/T 1591-2009
Divider-1A and Divider-2A
DCP-1.2V Mode
YD/T 1591-2009 is a subset of BC1.2 spec. supported by vast majority of devices that implement USB charging.
Divider-1A, Divider-2A and DCP-1.2V charging schemes are supported in devices from specific yet popular device makers.
BC1.2 lists three different port types as listed below:
Standard Downstream Port (SDP)
Charging Downstream Port (CDP)
Dedicated Charging Port (DCP)
BC1.2 defines a charging port as a downstream facing USB port that provides power for charging portable equipment, under
this definition CDP and DCP are defined as charging ports
Table 1 shows the differences between these ports.
Table 1. Operation Modes
Port Type
Support USB 2.0 Communication
SDP (USB 2.0)
SDP (USB 3.0)
CDP
DCP
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
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0.9A
1.5A
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Standard Downstream Port (SDP) USB 2.0/USB 3.0
An SDP is a traditional USB port that follows USB 2.0/3.0 protocol and supplies a minimum of 500mA/900mA per port. USB
2.0/3.0 communications is supported, and the host controller must be active to allow charging. PI5USB2546Q supports SDP
mode in system power state S0 when system is completely powered ON and fully operational. For more details on control pin
(CTL1, CTL2, CTL3 and ILIM_SEL) settings to program this state please refer to device truth table.
Charging Downstream Port (CDP)
A CDP is a USB port that follows USB BC1.2 and supplies a minimum of 1.5A per port. It provides power and meets USB 2.0
requirements for device enumeration. USB 2.0 communications is supported and the host controller must be active to allow
charging. What separates a CDP from an SDP is the host-charge handshaking logic that identifies this port as a CDP. A CDP is
identifiable by a compliant BC1.2 client device and allows for additional current draw by the client device.
The CDP hand-shaking process is done in two steps. During step one the portable equipment outputs a nominal 0.6V output on
its D+ line and reads the voltage input on its D- line. The portable device concludes it is connected to an SDP if the voltage is
less than the nominal data detect voltage of 0.3V. The portable device concludes that it is connected to a Charging Port if the Dvoltage is greater than the nominal data detect voltage of 0.3V and optionally less than 0.8V.
The second step is necessary for portable equipment to determine if it is connected to CDP or DCP. The portable device outputs
a nominal 0.6V output on its D- line and reads the voltage input on its D+ line. The portable device concludes it is connected to
a CDP if the data line being read remains less than the nominal data detect voltage of 0.3V. The portable device concludes it is
connected to a DCP if the data line being read is greater than the nominal data detect voltage of 0.3V.
PI5USB2546Q supports CDP mode in system power state S0 when system is completely powered ON and fully operational.
For more details on control pin (CTL1, CTL2, CTL3 and ILIM_SEL) settings to program this state please refer to device truth
table.
Dedicated Charging Port (DCP)
A DCP only provides power but does not support data connection to an upstream port. As shown in following sections, a DCP
is identified by the electrical characteristics of its data lines. The PI5USB2546Q emulates DCP in two charging states, namely
DCP Forced and DCP Auto as shown in Figure 4. In DCP Forced state the device will support one of the two DCP charging
schemes, namely Divider-1A or DCP_Shorted. In the DCP Auto state, the device charge detection state machine is activated to
selectively implement charging schemes involved with the Shorted DCP mode, Divider-1A, Divider-2A and DCP-1.2V modes.
Shorted DCP mode complies with BC1.2 and Chinese Telecommunications Industry Standard YD/T 1591-2009, while the
Divider-1A, Divider-2A and DCP-1.2V modes are employed to charge devices that do not comply with BC1.2 DCP standard.
DCP BC1.2 and YD/T 1591-2009
Both standards define that the D+ and D- data lines should be shorted together with a maximum series impedance of 200 Ω.
This is shown as Figure 1.
VBUS
PI5USB2546Q
2.0V
D- OUT
200Ω
USB
Host/Hub
CDP
Detect
Auto
Detect
D-
USB
Connector
1.2V
D+OUT
2.7V
D+
GND
Figure 1, DCP mode
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Divider-1A and Divider-2A Charging Scheme
There are two charging schemes supported by PI5USB2546Q, Divider-1A and Divider-2A as shown below. In Divider-1A
charging scheme the device applies 2.0V and 2.7V to D+ and D- data line respectively. This is reversed in Divider-2A mode.
VBUS
PI5USB2546Q
2.7V
D- OUT
USB
Host/Hub
CDP
Detect
Auto
Detect
D-
USB
Connector
1.2V
D+OUT
2.0V
D+
GND
Figure 2a, Divider-1A Charging Scheme
VBUS
PI5USB2546Q
2.0V
D- OUT
USB
Host/Hub
CDP
Detect
Auto
Detect
D-
USB
Connector
1.2V
D+OUT
2.7V
D+
GND
Figure 2b, Divider-2A Charging Scheme
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DCP-1.2V Charging Scheme
DCP-1.2V charging scheme is used by some handheld devices to enable fast charging at 2.0A. PI5USB2546Q supports this
scheme in the DCP-Auto mode before the device enters BC1.2 shorted mode. To simulate this charging scheme D+/D- lines are
shorted and pulled-up to 1.2V for fixed duration then device moves to DCP shorted mode as defined in BC1.2 spec. This is
shown as Figure 3.
VBUS
D- OUT
PI5USB2546Q
2.0V
USB
Host/Hub
CDP
Detect
D-
Auto
Detect
USB
Connector
1.2V
D+OUT
D+
2.7V
GND
Figure 3, DCP-1.2V Charging Scheme
DCP Auto Mode
As mentioned above the PI5USB2546Q integrates an auto-detect state machine that supports all the above DCP charging
schemes. It starts in Divider-1A scheme, however if a BC1.2 or YD/T 1591-2009 compliant device is attached, the
PI5USB2546Q responds by discharging OUT, turning back on the power switch and operating in 1.2Vmode briefly and then
moving to BC1.2 DCP mode. It then stays in that mode until the device releases the data line, in which case it goes back to
Divider-1A scheme. When a Divider-1A compliant device is attached the PI5USB2546Q will stay in Divider-1A state.
Also, the PI5USB2546Q will automatically switch between the Divider-1A and Divider-2A schemes based on charging current
drawn by the connected device. Initially the device will set the data lines to Divider-1A scheme. If charging current of the
device >750mA is measured by the PI5USB2546Q, it switches to Divider-2A scheme and test to see if the peripheral device
will still charge at a high current. If it does then it stays in Divider-2A charging scheme otherwise it will revert to Divider-1A
scheme.
PI5USB2546Q
To
USB
2.0
Host
BC1.2 CDP
Controlled by
CTL pins settings
DCP Auto
DBC1.2 DCP
/DCP-1.2V
D+
Divider-1A/
Divider-2A
Figure 4, DCP_Auto Mode
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DCP Forced Shorted / DCP Forced Divider-1A
In this mode the device is permanently set to one of the DCP schemes (BC1.2/ YD/T 1591-2009 or Divider-1A) as commanded
by its control pin setting per device truth table.
High-Bandwidth Data Line Switch
The PI5USB2546Q passes the D+ and D- data lines through the device to enable monitoring and handshaking while supporting
charging operation. A wide bandwidth signal switch is used, allowing data to pass through the device without corrupting signal
integrity. The data line switches are turned on in any of CDP or SDP operating modes.
The EN input also needs to be at logic High for the data line switches to be enabled.
NOTE:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Under CDP mode, the data switches are ON even while CDP handshaking is occurring.
The data line switches are OFF if EN or all CTL pins are held low, or if in DCP mode. They are not automatically
turned off if the power switch (IN to OUT) is in current limit.
The data switches are for USB 2.0 differential pair only. In the case of a USB 3.0 host, the super speed differential
pairs must be routed directly to the USB connector without passing through the PI5USB2546Q.
Data switches are OFF during OUT (VBUS) discharge
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Device Operation
Please refer to the simplified device state diagram below. Power-on-reset (POR) holds device in initial state while output is held
in discharge mode. Any POR event will take the device back to initial state. After POR clears, device goes to the next state
depending on the CTL1, CTL2, CTL3 and ILIM_SEL lines as shown Figure 5.
DCP_Auto
Reset
DCP_Shorted
Divider-1A
Sample
CTL Pins
DCP Forced (DCP
Shorted or Divider-1A)
DCH/SDP/CDP
CDP
(1111)
DCH
DCH
Done
DCP_Auto
DCP_Shorted
/Divider-1A
DCH/SDP/CDP
SDP1
(111x/
010x)
Discharge
SDP2
(1110)
DCP Auto (DCP Shorted
/DCP-1.2V
/ Divider-1A/2A)
Not SDP1
Not SDP2
or CDP
SDP1
CDP
CDP
(1111)
SDP2
(1110)
SDP2
Note:
1) All shaded boxed are device charging modes.
2) See below table for CTL settings corresponding to flow
line conditions
Device Control Pins
Flow Line Condition CTL1 CTL2 CTL3 ILIM_SEL
DCH(Discharge)
0
0
0
x
CDP
1
1
1
1
SDP2(No Discharge
1
1
1
0
from/to CDP)
SDP1(Discharge
1
1
0
x
from/to any charging
0
1
0
x
state including CDP)
DCP_Short
1
0
0
x
DCP/Divider-1A
1
0
1
x
0
1
1
x
DCP_Auto
0
0
1
x
Figure 5, PI5USB2546Q Charging States
Output Discharge
To allow a charging port to renegotiate current with a portable device, PI5USB2546Q uses the OUT discharge function. It
proceeds by turning off the power switch while discharging OUT, then turning back on the power switch to reassert the OUT
voltage. This discharge function is automatically applied as shown in device state diagram.
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Wake on USB Feature (Mouse/Keyboard Wake Feature)
USB 2.0 Background Information
The PI5USB2546Q data lines interface with USB 2.0 devices. USB 2.0 defines three types of devices according to data rate.
These devices and their characteristics relevant to PI5USB2546Q Wake on USB operation are shown below:
Low-speed USB devices
1.5 Mb/s
Wired mice and keyboards are examples
No devices that need battery charging
All signaling performed at 2.0V and 0.8V hi/lo logic levels
D- high to signal connect and when placed into suspend
D- high when not transmitting data packets
Full-speed USB devices
12 Mb/s
Wireless mice and keyboards are examples
Legacy phones and music players are examples
Some legacy devices that need battery charging
All signaling performed at 2.0V and 0.8V hi/lo logic levels
D+ high to signal connect and when placed into suspend
D+ high when not transmitting data packets
High-speed USB devices
480 Mb/s
Tablets, phones and music players are examples
Many devices that need battery charging
Connect and suspend signaling performed at 2.0V and 0.8V hi/lo logic levels
Data packet signaling performed a logic levels below 0.8V
D+ high to signal connect and when placed into suspend (same as a full-speed device)
D+ and D- low when not transmitting data packets
Wake On USB
Wake on USB is the ability of a wake configured USB device to wake a computer system from its S3 sleep state back to its S0
working state. Wake on USB requires the data lines to be connected to the system USB host before the system is placed into its
S3 sleep state and remain continuously connected until they are used to wake the system.
The PI5USB2546Q supports low and full speed HID (human interface device like mouse/key board) wake function. There are
two scenarios under which wake on mouse are supported by the PI5USB2546Q. The specific CTL pin changes that the
PI5USB2546Q will override are shown below. The information is presented as CTL1, CTL2 and CTL3.The ILIM_SEL pin
plays no role
1.
2.
111 (CDP/SDP2) to 011 (DCP-Auto)
110/010 (SDP1) to 011 (DCP-Auto)
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USB Low-Speed / Full-Speed Device Recognition
PI5USB2546Q is capable of detecting LS or FS device attachment when PI5USB2546Q is in SDP or CDP mode. Per USB spec
when no device is attached, the D+ and D- lines are near ground level. When a low speed compliant device is attached to the
PI5USB2546Q charging port, D- line will be pulled high in its idle state (mouse/keyboard not activated). However when a FS
device is attached the opposite is true in its idle state, i.e. D+ is pulled high and D- remains at ground level.
PI5USB2546Q monitors both D+ and D- lines while CTL pin settings are in CDP or SDP mode to detect LS or FS HID device
attachment. To support HID sleep wake, PI5USB2546Q must first determine that it is attached to a LS or FS device when
system is in S0 power state. PI5USB2546Q does this as described above. While supporting a LS HID wake is straight forward,
supporting FS HID requires making a distinction between a FS and a HS device. This is because a high speed device will
always present itself initially as a full speed device (by a 1.5K pull up resistor on D+). The negotiation for high speed then
makes the distinction whereby the 1.5K pull up resistor gets removed.
PI5USB2546Q handles the distinction between a FS and HS device at connect by memorizing if the D+ line goes low after
connect. A HS device after connect will always undergo negotiation for HS which will require the 1.5KΩ resistor pull-up on
D+ to be removed. To memorize a FS device, PI5USB2546Q requires the device to remain connected for at least 60 sec while
system is in S0 mode before placing it in sleep or S3 mode. If system is placed in sleep mode earlier than the 60 sec window, a
FS device may not get recognized and hence could fail to wake system from S3. This requirement does not apply for LS device.
No CTL Pin Timing Requirement after Wake Event and Transition from S3 to S0
There is no CTL pin timing requirement for the PI5USB2546Q when the wake configured USB device wakes the system from
S3 back to S0.
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Device Control Pins Truth Table
Device Control Pins Table lists all valid bias combinations for the four control pins CTL1, CTL2, CTL3 and ILIM_SEL pins
and their corresponding charging mode. It is important to note that the Device Control Pins Table purposely omits matching
charging modes of the PI5USB2546Q with global power states (S0-S5) as device is agnostic to system power states. The
PI5USB2546Q monitors its CTL inputs and will transition to whatever charging state it is commanded to go to (except when
LS/FS HID device is detected). For example if sleep charging is desired when system is in standby or hibernate state then user
must set PI5USB2546Q control pins to correspond to DCP_Auto charging mode per below table. When system is put back to
operation mode then set control pins to correspond to SDP or CDP mode and so on.
PI5USB2546Q Device Control Pins Truth Table
CTL1
CTL2
CTL3
ILIM_SEL
MODE
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
Discharge
Discharge
DCP_Auto
0
0
1
1
DCP_Auto
0
1
0
0
SDP1
Current
Limit Setting
NA
NA
ILIM_HI
IOS_PW &
ILIM_HI(1)
ILIM_LO
/STATUS Output
(Active low)
OFF
OFF
OFF
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
SDP1
DCP_Auto
ILIM_HI
ILIM_HI
OFF
OFF
0
1
1
1
DCP_Auto
ILIM_HI
DCP load present(3)
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
DCP_Shorted
DCP_Shorted
Divider-1A
Divider-1A
SDP1
ILIM_LO
ILIM_HI
ILIM_LO
ILIM_HI
ILIM_LO
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Device forced to stay in
DCP BC1.2 charging mode
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
SDP1
SDP2(4)
ILIM_HI
ILIM_LO
OFF
OFF
Data lines connected
1
1
1
1
CDP(4)
ILIM_HI
CDP load present(5)
DCP load present(2)
OFF
Comment
OUT held low
Data lines disconnected
Data lines disconnected and
load detect function active
Data lines connected
Data lines disconnected
Data lines disconnected and
load detect function active
Device forced to stay in
Divider-1A charging mode
Data lines connected and
load detect active
Note:
(1) PI5USB2546Q: Current limit (IOS) is automatically switched between IOS_PW and the value set by ILIM_HI according to the Load Detect –Power
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Wake functionality.
DCP Load present governed by the “Load Detection – Power Wake” limits.
DCP Load present governed by the “Load Detection – Non Power Wake” limits.
No OUT discharge when changing between 1111 and 1110.
CDP Load present governed by the “Load Detection – Non Power Wake” limits and BC1.2 primary detection.
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Below tables can be used as an aid to program the PI5USB2546Q per system states however not restricted to below settings
only.
PI5USB2546Q Control Pin Setting Matched to System Power States
System Global
Power State
S0
S0
S0
S4/S5
S3/S4/S5
S3
S3
S3
CTL1
CTL2
CTL3
ILIM_SEL
SDP1
1
1
0
1 or 0
Current Limit
Setting
ILIM_HI/ILIM_LO
SDP2, no discharge to/from CDP
CDP, load detection with ILIM_LO +
25mA thresholds or if a BC1.2 primary
detection occurs
Auto mode, load detection with power
wake thresholds
Auto mode, no load detection
Auto mode, keyboard/mouse wake up,
load detection with ILIM_LO + 25mA
thresholds
Auto mode, keyboard/mouse wake up,
no load detection
SDP1, keyboard/mouse wake up
1
1
1
0
ILIM_LO
1
1
1
1
ILIM_HI
0
0
1
1
ILIM_HI
0
0
1
0
ILIM_HI
0
1
1
1
ILIM_HI
0
1
1
0
ILIM_HI
0
1
0
1 or 0
ILIM_HI/ILIM_LO
Charging Mode
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PI5USB2546Q
USB Charging Port Controller and Load Detection Power Switch
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Load Detect
PI5USB2546Q offer system designers unique power management strategy not available in the industry from similar devices.
There are two power management schemes supported by the PI5USB2546Q via the /STATUS pin, they are:
1.
2.
Power Wake (PW)
Port Power Management (PPM)
Either feature may be implemented in a system depending on power savings goals for the system. In general Power Wake
feature is used mainly in mobile systems like a notebook where it is imperative to save battery power when system is in deep
sleep (S4/S5) state. On the other hand Port Power Management feature would be implemented where multiple charging ports
are supported in the same system and system power rating is not capable of supporting high current charging on multiple ports
simultaneously.
Power Wake
Goal of power wake feature is to save system power when system is in S4/S5 state. In S4/S5 state system is in deep sleep and
typically running of the battery; so every “mW” in system power savings will translate to extending battery life. In this state the
PI5USB2546Q will monitor charging current at the OUT pin and provide a mechanism via the /STATUS pin to switch out the
high power DC-DC controller and switch in a low power LDO when charging current requirement is 2s (typ.) to allow the main power supply to turn on. After the discharge the
device will turn back on with current limit set by ILIM_HI (Case 1, Figure 7)
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PI5USB2546Q
USB Charging Port Controller and Load Detection Power Switch
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DC/DC Disconnected/ShutDown LDO Switch-In
Power Block
19V
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EN
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Turn HIGH
after 15s.
Ilimit set to 55mA when charging
current falls to