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TPS65994AE: Two Port USB PD Standalone Solution

Part Number: TPS65994AE
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TPS65982

I would like to implement a PD controller in a system which requires two USB ports. Both ports must be DRP however the data roles should remain the same throughout (image below).

I would appreciate help to confirm the USB architecture required and the best part(s) for that solution.

The first USB-C port is a smartphone connected at all times to the system. When nothing is connected to the other USB C port, this phone must supply the system with at least 5V 500mA.

When a charger is connected to the second USB-C port, this will become the power source and the phone should become a power sink (charging the phone). Ideally this would be 20V 5A. The phone and system will be powered by this charger. Whilst the charger is supplying power to the system, the phone must remain as the USB data host.

If the phone is out of battery when the charger is connected to the second USB-C port, the charger should be able to charge the phone (dead battery mode/support I believe?).

If a USB sink device is plugged into the second USB-C port (instead of a charger) then the phone should supply at least 5V 500mA to this USB sink device.

If possible this solution would be standalone and not require a processor or firmware development.

I understand that the TPS65994AE may be a solution for this - could I check if this solution is possible with a single TPS65994AE?

Would this solution also be possible with 2x TPS65982 (image below)? How would the TPS65982 connected to each port coordinate the change of power roles in the two ports?

  • Hi Matt, 

    You mean Port-1 will be connected to UFP of HUB and Port-2 to DPF port ?

    May I know if this system requires any alternate mode support? 

    Thanks
    Prajith

  • Hi Prajith, thank you for your reply.

    Yes Port-1 will be connected to the UFP of the Hub, and Port-2 will be connected to one of the DFP ports of the Hub.

    There are no alternate mode support requirements for this system.

    Thanks,

    Matt

  • Hi Matt, 

    I'll get back to you by end of tomorrow. I need some time to analyze the requirement.

    Thanks
    prajith

  • Hi Matt, 

    Please help to check if my understanding is correct. 

    System doesn't have barrel jack i/p, hence the system shall be powered from either Port-1 or Port-2. 

    Port - 1 act as Sink:

    • 5V sink: Port-2 shall act as 5V source. 
    • 20V sink: Port-2 shall act as 5V or 20V Source. No other voltage levels need to be supported.
    • Port-1 do not sink from PDOs other than 5V and 20V. 

    Port - 1 acts as Source:

    • Port-1 can act as Source only when Port - 2 is in Sink mode. 

    Port - 2 act as Sink:

    • 5V sink: Port-1 shall act as 5V source or Sink. 

    Port - 2 acts as Source:

    • Port-2 shall act as 5V/20V source only when Port-1 is acting as Sink. 

    Thanks
    Prajith

  • Thanks Prajith. I have copied the text from your reply and made a couple of slight amendments…

    The system does not have a barrel jack i/p, hence the system shall be powered from either Port-1 or Port-2. Port-1 will always be connected, Port-2 may be disconnected.

    Port - 1 act as Sink:

    • 5V sink: Port-2 shall act as 5V source. 
    • 20V sink: Port-2 shall act as 5V or 20V Source. No other voltage levels need to be supported.
    • Port-1 do not sink from PDOs other than 5V and 20V. 

    Port - 1 acts as Source:

    • Port-1 can act as Source when Port - 2 is in Sink mode or Port – 2 is disconnected (Port-1 supplies 5V to the rest of the system)

    Port - 2 act as Sink:

    • 5V sink: Port-1 shall act as 5V source. 

    Port - 2 acts as Source:

    • Port-2 shall act as 5V/20V source only when Port-1 is acting as Sink.

    Thanks,

    Matt

  • Hi Matt,

    Port - 1 acts as Source:

    • Port-1 can act as Source when Port - 2 is in Sink mode or Port – 2 is disconnected (Port-1 supplies 5V to the rest of the system)

    I did not get you, do you mean Port-1 need to become Sink as soon as Port-2 disconnects? 

    Thanks
    Prajith

  • My apologies for not being clear.

    I mean that Port-1 must be a Source as soon as Port-2 disconnects.

  • Matt, Prajith is out of office. 

    He briefed me on this. Can you get in touch with local TI sales team on this? This is beyond scope of this forum.