STWLC68
Datasheet
Qi-compliant inductive wireless power receiver for 5W applications
Features
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Up to 5 W output power
Qi 1.2.4 inductive wireless standard communication protocol compliant
Integrated 27 V synchronous rectifier with 98% (typ.) efficiency
Low drop-out linear regulator with output current and input voltage control loops
3.6 V to 20 V programmable output voltage with 25 mV resolution
Up to 80% overall system efficiency
32-bit, 64 MHz ARM Cortex microcontroller core
OTP memory for configuration data
8-channels, 10-bit A/D Converter
6 configurable GPIOs
Accurate voltage/current measurement for Foreign Object Detection (FOD)
Output Over-Voltage clamping protection
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400 kHz I2C interface
On-chip thermal management and protections (Over-voltage, Over-current)
Enhanced power dissipation capability Chip-Scale Package (CSP)
Application
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Smartphones and PDAs
Power banks
GPS navigators
Medical and healthcare equipment
Wearable devices
Product summary
Order code
STWLC68JRH
Package
WLCSP72
Packing
Tape and reel
Description
The STWLC68 is an integrated Wireless Power Receiver suitable for portable
applications and capable of managing up to 5 W of output power. The chip has been
designed to support Qi 1.2.4 specifications for inductive communication protocol and
Base Power Profile (BPP).
The STWLC68 shows excellent efficiency performance thanks to the integrated lowloss synchronous rectifier and the low drop-out linear regulator: both elements are
dynamically managed by the digital core to minimize the overall power dissipation
over a wide range of output load conditions.
Through the I2C interface the user can access and modify different configuration
parameters, tailoring the operation of the device to the needs of custom applications.
The configuration parameters can be saved in the embedded OTP memory and
automatically retrieved at power-up, allowing the STWLC68 to operate as standalone device.
The STWLC68 is housed in a Chip-Scale Package to fit real-estate solutions in
wearable devices.
DS13131 - Rev 4 - June 2022
For further information contact your local STMicroelectronics sales office.
www.st.com
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Introduction
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Introduction
STWLC68 is a Wireless Power Receiver that rectifies the AC voltage developed across the receiving coil and
provides a regulated DC voltage at the output.
The 32-bit core MCU is the supervisor of the whole device and manages all the functional blocks to
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establish and maintain communication with the transmitter,
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ensure adherence to Qi standard specifications (wherever required),
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optimize the efficiency by properly adjusting the operating point
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guarantee reliability by monitoring and protecting both the load and the device itself.
In order to execute the above mentioned (and many others) task, the MCU core relies on a resident firmware
stored in ROM memory. In addition, some configuration parameters (e.g. output voltage, FOD tuning parameters,
etc.) can be saved in the internal One-Time Programmable (OTP) memory and retrieved at power-up, allowing the
STWLC68 to operate as a fully autonomuous stand-alone chip.
Applications in which the host system directly monitors or controls the power transfer, the I2C interface provides
full access to the internal registers of the STWLC68.
The device is also equipped with six programmable general-purpose I/O pins (GPIOs) to implement specific
functions (e.g. driving status LEDs, enabling the output on request, informing the host system about faulty
conditions, etc.).
Block diagram shows the block diagram of the device with simplified interconnections among the functional
blocks. The synchronous rectifier converts the AC voltage from the receiving coil into a DC voltage at the VRECT
pin. The four switches of the rectifier (that is basically an H-bridge) are controlled by the digital core in order to
minimize both conduction and switching losses as a function of the output voltage and current, both monitored
by two channels of the ADC. Two bootstrap capacitors are externally connected to the BOOT1-BOOT2 pins to
correctly drive the high-side switches of the rectifier.
The output of the rectifier, filtered by an external capacitor, is also the input rail for the main LDO linear regulator
and for the auxiliary linear regulators in charge of deriving the 5 V and 1.8 V supply voltages.
The digital core has full control of the main LDO linear regulator in order to manage the output voltage, the output
current and the drop-out voltage: since the most relevant contribution to the total chip power dissipation is due to
the main linear regulator, minimizing its drop-out voltage is a key factor.
Of course the minimization of the drop-out voltage requires a closed loop regulation of the voltage at the VRECT
pin, i.e. a feedback information that is sent to the transmitter (via ASK modulation) which, in turn, adjusts the
delivered power by acting on the supply voltage, the switching frequency or the switching duty-cycle (or a
combination of the three) of its own power stage, depending on the adopted technique.
This regulation loop involving the transmitter is an essential part of the wireless power transmission and is
extensively described in Qi specifications.
DS13131 - Rev 4
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Block diagram
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Block diagram
Figure 1. Simplified block diagram
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Device pinout
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Device pinout
Figure 2. Pin assignment (through top view)
Table 1. Pin description
Pin name
Pin location
Pin function
C4,C5,D3,D4,
VSSA
D5,E5,F5,F6,
Analog ground. Power return for the main LDO and the analog circuitry.
G6,G7
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VSSD
E4, F3, F4, G2, G3,
G4, H3, H4, H5, H6,
H7
VSSP
A1, A8, B1, B8
Power ground. Power return for the synchronous rectifier.
AC1
A6, A7, B6, B7
AC power input: input of the synchronous rectifier. Connect to RX series resonant
circuit.
AC2
A2, A3, B2, B3
AC power input: input of the synchronous rectifier. Connect to RX series resonant
circuit.
BOOT1
E7
Synchronous rectifier bootstrap capacitor connection: a 47 nF (typ.) ceramic capacitor
is connected between this pin and AC1.
BOOT2
C1
Synchronous rectifier bootstrap capacitor connection: a 47 nF (typ.) ceramic capacitor
is connected between this pin and AC2.
BOOT
E8
Main LDO power transistor bootstrap capacitor. Connect a 4.7 nF (typ.) ceramic
capacitor between this pin and VRECT.
Digital ground. Reference for digital input and output signals.
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Device pinout
Pin name
Pin location
Pin function
CLAMP1
C8
CLAMP2
C7
Auxiliary modulation switches connection: capacitors between CLAMP1 and AC1 and
between CLAMP2 and AC2 are used to implement additional ASK modulation. These
pins are optionally used, in conjunction with COMM1 and COMM2 pins, to modify the
ASK modulation index in specific operating conditions.
VRECT
B5, C3
Synchronous rectifier output and input for the main LDO linear regulator. A suitable
capacitor between these pins and VSSP ensures residual AC ripple filtering and
energy storage for proper load transient response.
VS
F1
Reserved: this pin must be left floating.
DFT
G1
Reserved: this pin must be connected to ground.
BOOT_SEL
J5
Reserved: this pin must be connected to ground.
NTC
F8
Coil temperature sensing input: this pin is connected to the center tap of a resistor
divider having an NTC in the low-side position. If this function is not used, the pin
must be pulled-up to V18 through a 10 kΩ resistor to prevent triggering the coil
over-temperature protection.
COMM1
D8
COMM2
D7
VOUT
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A4, A5, B4,
D2, E1, E2,
E3, F2
Modulation switches connection: capacitors between COMM1 and AC1 pin and
between COMM2 and AC2 pin are used to implement ASK modulation.
Main LDO linear regulator output voltage. Connect a suitable filtering capacitor
between these pins and VSSA to ensure stable operation and proper load transient
response in all operating conditions.
V1V8
G5, G8
1.8V LDO output and supply rail for the digital core, the ADC and the analog circuitry.
Connect a 1 μF filtering capacitor between this pin and ground.
V5V0
F7, E6
5V LDO output and supply rail for the auxiliary circuitry. Connect a 1 μF filtering
capacitor between this pin and ground.
RSTB
J6
Chip-reset input. If set low, the internal digital core is reset. This pin is eventually used
by the host controller to control the power transfer process. Connect to V1V8 pin if not
used.
IEXT
C2
Internal pull-down switch for resisitive (dissipative) over-voltage protection: a resistor
with adequate power dissipation capability must be connected between this pin and
VRECT to damp excessive voltage developing at the output of the rectifier.
VGATE
D1
Gate driver output for the optional VRECT discharging transistor. This pin goes high
when the voltage drop across the main LDO (VVRECT – VVOUT) exceeds the
programmed threshold.
SCL
H8
I2C bus, clock line input. A pull-up resistor to the supply rail of the host controller is
required to ensure correct digital levels.
SDA
J8
I2C bus, data line I/O. A pull-up resistor to the supply rail of the host controller is
required to ensure correct digital levels.
NC
C6, D6
GPIO0
H2
GPIO1
H1
GPIO2
J4
GPIO3
J3
GPIO4
J2
GPIO5
J1
INTB
J7
Reserved: this pin must be connected to ground or left floating.
Programmable general-purpose I/Os: the function of these pins depends on the
configuration of the device.
Interrupt output (active low). Programmable open-drain output used to generate an
interrupt on specific events for the host controller. Also used as auxiliary control signal
during OTP flash.
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Electrical and thermal specifications
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Electrical and thermal specifications
4.1
Absolute maximum ratings
Stresses beyond those listed in Table 2 may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only and operation of the device at these or any other condition above those indicated in Table 2 is not implied.
Exposure to absolute maximum rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Table 2. Absolute maximum ratings
Parameter
Pin(s)
Min.
Max.
AC1, AC2, COMM1, COMM2, CLAMP1 and CLAMP2
respect to ground (VSSA, VSSD and VSSP pins)
-0.9
27
-0.3
5.5
BOOT1 and BOOT2 respect to ground (VSSA, VSSD
and VSSP pins)
-0.3
27
BOOT respect to VRECT
-0.3
5.5
VRECT, VOUT and IEXT respect to ground (VSSA,
VSSD and VSSP pins)
-0.7
27
V1V8, NTC, VS and DFT respect to ground (VSSA,
VSSD and VSSP pins)
-0.3
2
V5V0, VGATE, GPIO0 through GPIO5, INTB, RSTB,
SDA, SCL and BOOT_SEL respect to ground (VSSA,
VSSD and VSSP pins)
-0.7
5.5
Relative voltage between any ground pin (VSSA,
VSSD, VSSP)
-0.3
0.3
BOOT1 to AC1
BOOT2 to AC2
Pin voltage range
HBM ESD susceptibility
V
2000
JEDEC JS001-2012
V
CDM ESD susceptibility
All pins
500
JEDEC JS002-2012
Latch-Up EIA/JESD78E
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Unit
-200
200
mA
Thermal characteristics
Table 3. Thermal characteristics
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
TA,OP(1)
Operating ambient temperature
-40
85
TJ,OP
Operating junction temperature
0
125
RϴJA(2)
Junction to ambient thermal resistance
TSHDN
Thermal shutdown threshold
125
TSHDN,HYST
Thermal shutdown hysteresis
10
2s2p
Min.
Typ.
40
Max.
Unit
°C
°C/W
°C
1. TA,OP -40°C to +85°C, limits over the operating range guaranteed by design and characterization, if not otherwise specified.
2. Device mounted on a standard JESD51-5 test board
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Electrical characteristics
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Electrical characteristics
0 °C < TA < 85 °C; VVRECT = 5 V to 10 V. Typical values are at TJ = 25 °C, if not otherwise specified.
Table 4. Electrical characteristics
Symbol
Parameter
Test Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
3.0
3.3
Unit
VRECT Under-Voltage Lock-Out upper
(turn-on) threshold
VRECT pin voltage, rising edge
VRECT Under-Voltage Lock-Out lower
(turn-off) threshold
VRECT pin voltage, falling edge
2.5
VVRECT,MAX
VRECT maximum operating supply
voltage
Voltage on VRECT pin
16
IVOUT,Q
VOUT current consumption in shutdown mode
RSTB low for more than 1 ms, supply
voltage (5 V) applied to VOUT
400
750
RSTB high, supply voltage applied to
VRECT
9.7
13
RSTB high, supply voltage applied to
VOUT
9.7
13
1.8
1.81
V
5
20
mV
5
5.2
V
2
20
mV
3
3.2
V
10
mA
Supply section
VVRECT,UVLO
IVRECT,OP
IVOUT,OP
Operating current consumption (not
considering the programmed dummyload current)
V
V
μA
mA
1.8V supply voltage LDO linear regulator
VV1V8
LDO1 output voltage
IV1V8 = 5 mA
LDO1 load regulation
0 mA < IV1V8 < 10 mA
1.79
5V supply voltage LDO linear regulator
VV5V0
LDO2 output voltage
IV5V0 = 5 mA, VVRECT = 5.1 V
LDO2 load regulation
0 mA