WIRELESS CHARGING
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TSWIRX-5V2-EVM
Low Power Wireless Charging Receiver
(Rev 3.00)
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Introduction
The Semtech TSWIRX-5V2-EVM is an evaluation platform for the test and experimentation of a wireless
charging receiver based on the Semtech TS51223 fully-integrated IC for Wireless Power Receiver
Applications. This evaluation module, in conjunction with its compatible transimitter - TSWITX-G2EVM/TSWITX-G4-EVM, providing a complete system solution for low-power, wearable power
transmission and receiving.
Objectives
The objective of this User Guide is to provide a fast, easy and thorough method to experiment with and
evaluate the Semtech solutions for wireless charging systems. Sufficient information is provided to
support the engineer in all aspects of adding wireless charging support to their products. Semtech offers
a range of solutions to meet the needs of a wide range of system developers. Developers are provided
with all the information on how this EVM was built as a starting point for their own designs based on the
TS51223.
Table of Contents
Wireless Charging Concepts .................................................................................................... 2
Product Description ................................................................................................................. 3
Standard Use .......................................................................................................................... 4
Documentation ........................................................................................................................ 7
A. Block Diagram .............................................................................................................. 7
B. Schematic .................................................................................................................... 8
C. Bill Of Materials “BOM” ............................................................................................... 10
D. Board Layout.............................................................................................................. 11
E. Board Layers .............................................................................................................. 12
FAQs ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Next Steps ............................................................................................................................. 14
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Wireless Charging Concepts
Wireless power transfer is, essentially, a transformer. Power is provided to a primary coil which produces
an electromagnetic (EM) field. In this field, a secondary coil is placed. The EM field induces a current into
the secondary coil, providing power to whatever it is connected to.
However, unlike a conventional power transformer that operates at line frequencies and requires an iron
core for efficiency, low power wireless power systems for wearable devices have been designed to
operate in the 1 MHz range, and thus can perform efficiently with an air core. As such, the primary and
secondary windings, if closely spaced, can be in separate devices, the primary being part of a transmitter
and the secondary within a receiver. This implementation can also be described as a radio broadcast
process, and as such, these transformer coils can also be seen as antennas with equal validity, and the
two terms will be used interchangeably in this text.
Receiver
Rectifier
Controller
Coil Driver
Transmitter
Power
Supply
Control
Supply
Regulation
Power
End
Equipment
Electromagnetic
Flux
Wireless power systems differ in another major aspect from conventional transformers, in that they are
intelligently managed. A transmitter will only provide power when a receiver is present, and only produce
the amount of power requested by the receiver. The intelligent management of the wireless power
transmission process is achieved though the programming of the transmitter-resident TS80002, which
first searches for a receiver. Once found, the receiver informs the transmitter of its power requirements,
and transmission begins. The system then verifies the right amount of power is being sent. The receiver
continually provides ongoing requests for power to maintain the transaction. If the requests cease, the
transaction terminates. Via this protocol, even complex charging patterns can be supported, as the
transmitter can provide varying amounts of power at different times, as requested by the receiver. Should
the receiver require no further power, such as when a battery charge is completed, it can request no
further power be sent, and the transmitter will reduce its output accordingly.
Wireless power systems have been broken into three basic power categories. “Wearable” devices, such
as headsets, wrist-band devices, medical sensors, and so forth - all operate in the low power range, up to
5 watts. Medium power devices, in the 5- to 15-watt range, include most handheld devices, such as cell
phones, tablets, and medical electronics. High power wireless systems are intended to support devices
such as power tools, radio controlled (“RC”) devices such as drones, and other equipment requiring 15 to
100 watts of power.
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Product Description
The TSWIRX-5V2-EVM Evaluation Module is a ready-to-use demonstration platform allowing testing of
approximately 1.25 watt of wireless power transmission. Its output power will range from about 0.5 to 2
watts depending on antenna coil selection.
The receiver is coupled with its compatible transmitter module, the Semtech TSWITX-G2-EVM/TSWITXG4-EVM, to form a complete wireless power transmission system. Together, they allow a variety of
experiments to easily be performed in order to learn more about the behavior of the system.
Those who wish to develop their own board, or integrate this functionality into an existing system can use
the EVM as a starting point for their design, as it demonstrates a working model from which to proceed.
Toward this end, all documentation for the EVM is provided to make the process as efficient as possible.
The key technology in the EVM is the Semtech TS51223, which is a fully-integrated wireless power
receiver for low-power, wearable applications that require a space-saving solution. Its 1 MHz switching
frequency enables the use of small inductive components resulting in minimal board space and reduced
costs. It integrates a wide range of protection circuitry including input supply under-voltage lockout, output
voltage soft start, current limiting, and thermal shutdown.
In this user guide, an introduction will be provided to the evaluator for how to use the EVM for wireless
power transmission as well as how the TSWITX-G2-EVM/TSWITX-G4-EVM can be used in conjunction
with it.
Once the system is set up and working, a selection of tests and activities will be described that the
evaluator can choose to perform.
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Standard Use
The TSWIRX-5V2-EVM is easy to set up and use. Connect a USB cable from any USB port capable of
driving up to 2 watts (most PCs will suffice) to the USB port on the TSWITX-G2-EVM/TSWITX-G4-EVM.
On application of power, its green LED should light, indicating the board is now active.
At this point, the transmitter EVM is ready to transmit power. A few times each second, the transmitter
emits a ‘ping’ of energy in search of a compliant receiver in range.
When in range, the receiver is powered by the ping sufficiently to be able to announce its presence to the
transmitter, and a transaction begins. The transmitter provides a small amount of power to the newly
discovered receiver, so it can tell the transmitter what its power requirements are.
At the completion of this handshake, the transmitter begins providing the requested power. During power
transfer, the receiver continuously communicates with the transmitter, actively directing the process. In
this way, it is assured that power is only sent when and how it is required by an available and desirous
receiver – and in the way that is compatible with the requirements of the receiver. If required, a receiver
can actively increase or decrease its power request, and the transmitter will act accordingly. As such,
equipment with complex charging requirements can be precisely supported and only the desired amount
of power is provided.
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EVM Receiver Tests
A variety of tests can be performed with the use of the TSWITX-G2-EVM/TSWITX-G4-EVM transmitter
module.
Connect a USB cable from any USB port capable of driving up to 2 watts (most PCs will suffice) to the
USB port on the TSWITX-G2-EVM/TSWITX-G4-EVM. On application of power, its green LED should
light, indicating the board is now active.
In order to use the TSWIRX-5V2-EVM as a target receiver, simply place the receiver over the target circle
(the ‘primary coil’ or ‘transmitter antenna’) on the transmitter EVM module. You can measure 5.2V at J2
connector, indicating power is being received. The EVM’s purpose is to receive power; next you can
decide what to deliver that power to.
The user has a number of possible options to choose from. The optimal load to select would be a
Programmable DC Electronic Load. A ‘load box’ can easily be set to draw a selected current or power at
the turn of a knob, making them very flexible and easy to use in observing power supply operation in
general. If a load box is not available, a power resistor decade box is nearly as convenient, as it can
easily be set to any desired resistance to simulate a range of load conditions. If need be, a selection of
resistors could be used as test loads, though without the ease of modification of the prior options. Be sure
the test load is rated for at least the amount of power being tested. Finally, any device that uses a 5 volt
input up to 1.25 watt of power can be used as a test load should that be desired.
Whatever load is selected, wires must be run from the VOUT+ and GND pins of the receiver EVM to the
selected test load, as per the illustration above. Once the load is added, the receiver EVM can be used to
perform a variety of tests.
Connect a DC voltmeter across the VOUT+ and GND pins to monitor the voltage being output to the load,
and a DC ammeter in series with the VOUT+ line. Set levels to allow for up to 10 volts and 1 amp to be
observed.
With no load selected, place the receiver on the center of the transmitter target circle. Once transmission
begins, you should observe approximately 5 volts and 0 amperes on the meters.
Apply a variety of loads to observe performance up to one the watt level. Voltage should remain nearly
constant, and current should follow the P=V*I relationship. Experiment with the maximum power that can
be drawn before the system reaches its limits and output voltage falls off.
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Measure Efficiency
By measuring the power from the receiver’s VOUT+ and GND pins in comparison to the power entering
the transmitter EVM, you can determine the efficiency of the power transfer through the system.
The diagram below was obtained from the TSWITX-G4-EVM and TSWIRX-5V2-EVM. When measuring
efficiency, be sure to remove the jumpers on the receiver and transmitter that enable the status LEDs, as
these will affect the measurements.
Efficiency vs Load
70.00%
60.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
0mA
10mA
20mA
30mA
40mA
50mA
60mA
70mA
80mA
90mA
100mA
110mA
120mA
130mA
140mA
150mA
160mA
170mA
180mA
190mA
200mA
210mA
220mA
230mA
240mA
250mA
0.00%
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Documentation
The following sections document the hardware design of the TSWIRX-5V2-EVM. This information can be
used to better understand the functionality of the design, as well as assist in creating your own hardware
solution based on this design
A. Block Diagram
The TSWIRX-5V2-EVM may be divided into a number of sub-blocks as show in the diagram below:
Antenna: Transmit – primary coil providing power to the receiver; part of TSWITX-G2-EVM/TSWITX-G4EVM
Antenna: Receive – secondary coil in the flux field of the transmit antenna; part of the 1 MHz resonant
tank
Rectifier – converts AC voltage from the antenna to positive values; FET based for high efficiency
conversion
Regulator - based on the TS51223; converts rectified input to regulated 5v output; includes protection
circuitry
Comm. Generator - produces the ‘handshake’ signal telling the transmitter to provide power
Comm. Modulator –– sends the handshake signal to the transmitter
Battery/Load – end equipment to be powered by the wireless receiver
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B. Schematic
Below are two copies of the schematic for the TSWIRX-5V2-EVM. The first will be best when viewed onscreen, as it is normally oriented and can be zoomed in on for readability. The second will allow better
use in print-out form, as the landscape orientation allows a larger image to be provided. For each,
annotation has been added to indicate which part of the block diagram each component is a member of.
C1
NP
PDC
VAC1
A1
VAC2
E1
VAC1
PDC
PDC
PDC
PDC
4.7nF
50V
AC1
RX COIL
AC2
C6
4.7nF
50V
PDC
VAC2
BST
C7
4.7nF
50V
A3
E3
R2
75K
R4
4.7K
D3
B3
E4
D4
C12
47nF
COMM1
COMM2
SW
SW
SW
FB
FREQ
ALERT
MOD_EN
MOD_CFG
GND
GND
GND
A2
B2
D2
E2
PDC
FREQ
ALERT
MOD_EN
MOD_CFG
GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
C3
100nF
25V
C5
GND
B4
C2
C3
C4
47nF
SW
A4
FB
B1
C1
D1
GND
J2
L1
VOUT
4.7uH
1
2
R1
R3
10K
46K
+
-
Out
5V Output
C8
22uF
10V
C9
22uF
10V
C10
22uF
10V
C11
22uF
10V
TS51223
GND
GND
J3
C2
22uF
25V
U1
C4
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
X5R capacitors. Will only have 15-20% of the rated capacitance at 5V.
Some can be omitted if the load has capacitance.
FREQ
ALERT
MOD_EN
MOD_CFG
R5
60K
External MCU (Optional)
GND
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C1
NP
PDC
VAC1
A1
VAC2
E1
VAC1
4.7nF
50V
RX COIL
AC2
C6
4.7nF
50V
PDC
VAC2
BST
C7
4.7nF
50V
A3
E3
R2
75K
R4
4.7K
PDC
PDC
PDC
PDC
D3
B3
E4
D4
C12
47nF
COMM1
COMM2
SW
SW
SW
FB
FREQ
ALERT
MOD_EN
MOD_CFG
GND
GND
GND
A2
B2
D2
E2
C5
C2
C3
C4
A4
B1
C1
D1
1
2
3
4
5
6
47nF
SW
GND
J2
L1
VOUT
4.7uH
1
2
R1
FB
R3
10K
46K
+
-
Out
5V Output
C8
22uF
10V
C9
22uF
10V
C10
22uF
10V
C11
22uF
10V
TS51223
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
X5R capacitors. Will only have 15-20% of the rated capacitance at 5V.
Some can be omitted if the load has capacitance.
FREQ
ALERT
MOD_EN
MOD_CFG
R5
60K
External MCU (Optional)
GND
GND
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FREQ
ALERT
MOD_EN
MOD_CFG
GND
GND
B4
GND
GND
J3
C3
100nF
25V
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AC1
C2
22uF
25V
U1
C4
C. Bill Of Materials “BOM”
Below is a listing of the parts used in the TSWIRX-5V2-EVM. Note that only a few dozen components
were required to implement the complete receiver solution. An excel spreadsheet file with this information
is available on the Semtech website as an added convenience.
SN Designator Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Footprint
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5, C12
C6, C7
C8, C9,
C10, C11
NP
0805 22uF 50V X5R
0402 100nF 50V
0603 4.7nF 50V C0G
0402 47nF 10V
0402 4.7nF 50V
0603 22uF 10V X5R
CAPC0402L
CAPC0805L
CAPC0402L
CAPC0603L
CAPC0402L
CAPC0402L
CAPC0603L
L1
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
J2
0805 4.7uH
0402 46K4
0402 75K
0402 10K
0402 4.7K
0402 60K4
header 1×2Pin
2.0mm
Header 1×6Pin
2.0mm
Wireless Power
Receiver
RESC0805L
RESC0402L
RESC0402L
RESC0402L
RESC0402L
RESC0402L
15 J3
16 U1
17 AC1,AC2
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0X220-20VN
Manufacturer
ManufacturerCode
TDK
C2012X5R1E226M125AC
TDK
C1608C0G1H472J080AA
TDK
C1608X5R1A226M080AC
TDK
VLS201612CX-4R7M
1
1
1
1
1
1
2pin 2.0mm
1
Semtech
6 pin 2.0mm
TS51223
1
1
E&E
ES Y31-60150F
1
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Quantity
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
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D. Board Layout
The diagram below shows the locations of the components used in the TSWIRX-5V2-EVM PCB.
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E. Board Layers
The TSWIRX-5V2-EVM PCB is based on a four layer design as shown below. The ground plane in layer
two is recommended to reduce noise and signal crosstalk. The EVM placed all components on the top of
the board for easier evaluation of the system. End product versions of this design can be made
significantly smaller by distributing components on both sides of the board. The Gerber files for this
artwork can be downloaded from the Semtech web page.
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FAQs
Q: What output voltage is provided by the TSWIRX-5V2-EVM system?
A: The output is 5 volts, with a maximum power 1.25 watt.
Q: Is the TSWIRX-5V2-EVM compliant with Qi or another wireless transmission standard?
A: These low power wearable solutions are not based on existing standards in order to employ smaller
coils and other optimizations that better suit the low power system environment.
Q: Does the EVM part number represent something in particular?
A: Yes. The part number is broken into a prefix, main body, and suffix, separated by dashes. The prefix is
comprised of three two letter groupings that each help define the product represented. As such, the part
number can be read as follows:
Prefix characters:
1+2 = Company :
TS = Triune/Semtech
3+4 = Environment :
DM = Dual Mode
WI = Wearable Infrastructure
5+6 = Type :
TX = Transmit
RX = Receive
Mid-section = Device Voltage or Wattage
Suffix = Equipment type:
EVM = Evaluation Module
MOD = Production Module
Thus, the TSWIRX-5V2-EVM is a Wearable Infrastructure, 5 volt Receiver Evaluation Module provided by
Semtech.
Q: Does the TSWIRX-5V2-EVM implement Foreign Object Detection (FOD)?
A: FOD detection is an important protection in higher power systems, but in low power wearable
infrastructure systems there is no risk of overheating, rendering FOD management unnecessary.
Q: What if my questions weren’t answered here?
A: Go to the Semtech website as described on the next page. An updated FAQ for the TSWIRX-5V2EVM is maintained there and may contain the answers you’re looking for. Your local Semtech FAE can
also assist in answering your questions.
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Next Steps
For more information on Wireless Power, go to the Semtech webpage at:
https://www.semtech.com/power-management/wireless-charging-ics/
You may also scan the bar code to the right to go to the above web page:
There you can find the downloadable copies of the schematic, BOM, and board artwork, as well as
additional information on how to obtain Semtech wireless power products, from the chip level all the way
to complete board modules, as your needs require.
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