Kinetic Technologies™ Announces High-Efficiency 6A Step-down Voltage Regulator with I2C Interface​

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KTB8375: 4.5V – 24V Input Buck Regulator Combines Ultra-Fast Transient Response with High Efficiency

San Jose, Calif. – March 10, 2025 – Kinetic Technologies, a leader in power management solutions, announces the launch of the KTB8375, a high-performance 6A synchronous buck regulator designed for industrial, telecom, networking, computing, and battery-powered applications. KTB8375 integrates high-side and low-side MOSFETs, delivering high efficiency and fast transient response in a compact footprint.

With an input voltage range of 4.5V to 24V, an output range from 0.55V to 6V, the KTB8375 employs Kinetic’s proprietary Advanced Adaptive On-Time (AOT) control to achieve high output voltage accuracy while eliminating the need for external loop compensation, shrinking PCB area and limiting component count.

Optimized for power efficiency, fast transient response and small size, the KTB8375 takes advantage of low on-resistance integrated Power MOSFETs and a proprietary control scheme. Peak efficiency exceeds 94% with 12V input and 3.3V output, saving power and reducing system thermal burdens. An I2C interface allows control of various settings, enables, and fault readback. A wide range of switching frequencies can be programmed, up to 2MHz, further shrinking external components for space-contained applications. A full suite of protection features includes built-in cycle-by-cycle current limit, short circuit protection, input/output UVLO, output over-voltage, and thermal shutdown protection.

Erik Ogren, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Kinetic Technologies, says, “Kinetic’s latest DC-DC product offering is focused on the high-performance segment for AI Datacenter, Communications and Industrial markets. A proprietary advanced AOT control scheme enables ultra-fast transient response which is critical for advanced SoCs and digital loads. Furthermore, when compared to widely used regulators in the market, KTB8375 uses less output capacitance, in some cases less than half, for the same voltage droop, saving PCB area and component count”.

KTB8375 is available and shipping now. Please contact your local Kinetic Sales Office for more details. Visit the Kinetic Technologies website for more information.

 

Product features include:

  • Wide VIN Range: 4.5V to 24V
  • Continuous Output Current: 6A
  • I2C Control Interface
  • Adjustable Output Voltage from 0.55V to 6V
  • Integrated High-side / Low-side FETs
  • Advanced Adaptive On-Time Control
  • Fast Transient Response
  • ±1% Feedback Voltage Reference 0.5V (at 25°C)
  • Low Shutdown Supply Current
  • Low Quiescent Current
  • High Efficiency in Light Load and Heavy Load
  • Adjustable Switching Frequency up to 2MHz
  • Programmable Mode Forced-PWM or Auto-Skip
  • Built-in Cycle-by-Cycle Current Limit, Short Circuit Protection, Input UVLO, Output Under-Voltage Protection, Output Over-Voltage Protection, and Thermal Shutdown Protection
  • Flip Chip 12-pin QFN (2.5mm x 3.0mm) Package

 

About Kinetic Technologies

Kinetic TechnologiesTM designs, develops and markets proprietary high-performance analog and mixed-signal power and protection semiconductors across consumer, computing, communications, industrial, automotive and enterprise markets. The company’s product portfolio brings solutions that convert, protect, regulate, and monitor power consumed by analog and digital semiconductors and other electronic loads. Kinetic Technologies is headquartered in San Jose, California operating as a fabless semiconductor manufacturer with R&D centers based in Silicon Valley and Asia. Operations and customer sales support are found globally. For more information, please visit our website at https://kinetic.pinakinnsoft.com/.

*The Kinetic Technologies logo is a trademark of Kinetic Technologies. All other brand and product names appearing in this document are the property of their respective holders.

Kinetic Technologies Introduces Breakthrough Single-Chip High-Performance USB VBUS Safety Management Load Switch for 48V EPR Systems

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KTS1800: High-Voltage, Bi-Directional Switch with Industry-Leading Protection with Ultra-Fast Over-Voltage Protection, Reverse-Current Protection & Surge Protection

San Jose, Calif. – March 6, 2025 – Kinetic Technologies, a leader in power management solutions, expands its portfolio with the introduction of the KTS1800, a high-performance USB VBUS safety management load switch designed for USB Type-C PD 3.1 Extended Power Range (EPR) applications. Engineered to handle up to 312W in sink-mode and 240W in source-mode, the KTS1800 ensures superior power delivery, safety, and protection for high-power USB devices.

The KTS1800 features a 3V to 55V operating range and withstands input/output voltages up to 59VDC, making it ideal for USB-C EPR Notebooks, docking stations, monitors, adapters, and other high-power USB applications. Its ultra-fast 55V over-voltage protection (OVP), reverse-current protection (RCP), and integrated active transient flat-clamp voltage suppression (TVS) provide unmatched system reliability against surges, ESD events, and power fluctuations. The device functions as a Dual Role Power (DRP) port using a single power path dynamically switching between sink- and source- modes. This enables a more robust and space efficient solution in docking stations and “charger-per-port” notebook computers.

“Architecting 48V USB EPR systems is challenging for OEM system designers as the silicon ecosystem is in an early stage. New methods are needed to handle fault conditions compared to 20V USB SPR.” said Erik Ogren, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Kinetic Technologies. “KTS1800 features all of the robust system protection that Kinetic’s USB Protection IC customers have come to appreciate, with new advances to tackle specific 48V demands. One difficulty OEMs face is choosing a suitable small size TVS diode for surge protection which can adequately protect the 48V PD Controller IC. KTS1800’s flat-clamp active clamp solves that problem by protecting against input surges, while maintaining a safe voltage for downstream devices.”

 

Key Product features:

  • 3V to 55V Operating Voltage Range
  • 59VDC Abs. Max. Rating at VBUS and VSYS
  • 6.5ARMS Continuous Current Rating
  • 25mΩ typ. On-Resistance from VBUS to VSYS
  • 55V, 90ns Over-Voltage Protection (OVP)
    • 4V to 55V External Resistor Programmable
  • Active Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) at VBUS
    • 48VDC ±130V Surge Protection (IEC61000-4-5)
    • ±30kV ESD Contact Discharge (IEC61000-4-2)
    • ±30kV ESD Air-Gap Discharge (IEC61000-4-2)
  • Soft-Start (SS) Limits Inrush Current
  • Short-Circuit Protection (SCP) during & after SS
  • 21A, 500ns Over-Current Protection (OCP)
  • Current-Limit Protection (CLP) in ISOURCE Mode
    • Resistor Adjustable from 0.6 to 5.5A
  • “Ideal Diode” Reverse-Current Protection (RCP)
    • VF = 20mV and 30µs Fast Recovery
    • Diode Direction aligns per ISINK vs. ISOURCE Mode
  • Over-Temperature Protection (OTP)
  • 3.3V POK Safe LDO
  • VBUS Active Discharge Circuit
  • FON Logic Input for Fast Role Swap (FRS)
  • A/B/C Suffix Versions for EN1/2 ISINK or ISOURCE Logic
  • FLT Output Flag & Hiccup Auto-Retry after Faults
  • -40°C to 85°C Operating Temperature Range
  • 63-bump WLCSP 4.81 x 3.79mm (0.5mm pitch)

KTS1800 is available and shipping now.

 

About Kinetic Technologies

Kinetic Technologies™ designs, develops and markets proprietary high-performance analog and mixed-signal power and protection semiconductors across consumer, computing, communications, industrial, automotive and enterprise markets. The company’s product portfolio brings solutions that convert, protect, regulate, and monitor power consumed by analog and digital semiconductors and other electronic loads. Kinetic Technologies is headquartered in San Jose, California operating as a fabless semiconductor manufacturer with R&D centers based in Silicon Valley and Asia. Operations and customer sales support are found globally.

*The Kinetic Technologies logo is a trademark of Kinetic Technologies. All other brands and product names appearing in this document are the property of their respective holders.

Kinetic Technologies Introduces Highly Integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE) Powered Device (PD) Interface with DC-DC Controller Supporting Input Power Levels up to 90W

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KTA1142: IEEE 802.3bt-Compliant, 92.5% Energy Efficient

San Jose, Calif. – February 26, 2025 – Power management leader, Kinetic Technologies, expands its portfolio with the introduction of its KTA1142 device. A single-chip, highly integrated solution designed to deliver power to any Power over Ethernet (PoE) Powered Device (PD). The KTA1142 simplifies system design and enhances power efficiency for telecom, networking, and security applications, delivering up to 72 Watts of output power. The KTA1142 is ideal for conference systems, 5G/LTE base stations, wireless LAN access points, security cameras, and mini personal computers.

The KTA1142 fully supports IEEE® 802.3af, IEEE® 802.3at and IEEE® 802.3bt standards and implements all physical layer PD functionalities including 5-event classification, Autoclass to communicate maximum PD power requirements to PSE, Type 1-4 PSE detection, and MPS to lower standby power. 

Kinetic Technologies’ KTA1142 provides an efficient and compact solution. The device incorporates an advanced DC-DC controller with adjustable slope compensation, dual low-side gate drivers with programmable dead time, and a programmable frequency dithering. The controller can be configured as a Flyback or Active Clamp Forward Converter for PoE802.3bt applications. 

Geethakrishnan Narasimhan, Director of Product Marketing states, “With power budgets expanding up to just shy of 72W, system OEMs are integrating more features to enhance product performance and offer more choices to their customers. However, the added availability of ‘higher power’ introduces its own challenges in power conversion efficiency, thermal performance, higher EMI, system size and cost. KTA1142 addresses these challenges head-on by integrating a PoE bt-standard compliant PD Interface and DC-DC controller that delivers industry leading efficiency in excess of 92%.”

 

Key Product features:

  • Fully supports IEEE® 802.3af/at/bt standards
  • Supports input power levels up to 90W
  • Class 0-8 power support for PoE PD
  • Integrated PWM peak current mode controller
  • Dual gate drivers with dead time adjustments
  • High-efficiency topologies: Flyback, Forward, Active Clamp
  • Internal slope compensation for optimized performance
  • Integrated robust PSE detection with digital filtering for noise rejection
  • Auto-adjust Maintain Power Signature (MPS) for Type 1-4 PSE
  • Programmable DC current limit up to 2.2A for 90W applications
  • Low RDS(ON) 100V hot-swap FET (typical 0.13Ω)
  • IEC 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6 EMC compliance
  • Exceptional EMI performance with frequency dithering for spread-spectrum operation
  • Integrated Short-Circuit (SCP), Over-Current (OCP), Over-Temperature Protection (OTP)
  • Seamless support for local power down to 9.5V
  • Compact 4mm x 4mm, 32-lead WQFN package
  • Operating junction temperature range: -40°C to +125°C

KTA1142 is available and shipping now. 

 

About Kinetic Technologies

Kinetic Technologies™ designs, develops and markets proprietary high-performance analog and mixed-signal power and protection semiconductors across consumer, computing, communications, industrial, automotive and enterprise markets. The company’s product portfolio brings solutions that convert, protect, regulate, and monitor power consumed by analog and digital semiconductors and other electronic loads. Kinetic Technologies is headquartered in San Jose, California operating as a fabless semiconductor manufacturer with R&D centers based in Silicon Valley and Asia. Operations and customer sales support are found globally. 

*The Kinetic Technologies logo is a trademark of Kinetic Technologies. All other brands and product names appearing in this document are the property of their respective holders.

Kinetic Technologies Announces New 80-LED Backlight Driver and LCD Bias Power for up to 12” Display Panels

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KTZ8868: Delivers big performance in a tiny package by integrating an 8-Channel 40V Backlight with LCD Bias in a protection-rich solution

San Jose, Calif. – January 9, 2024 – Power management and video/audio interface leader, Kinetic Technologies, is expanding its display power solutions portfolio with the introduction of KTZ8868. This device is a highly efficient 8-channel LED backlight driver with current sinks, up to a 40V boost voltage, while its 250mA bias output current can drive high resolution and high refresh rated LCDs.

The high switching frequency of the KTZ8868 allows the use of a smaller inductor and capacitor, resulting in a simpler and smaller solution with fewer external components. The input operating range is from 2.7V to 5.5V, accommodating 1-cell lithium-ion batteries or a 5V supply.   

Vice President of Marketing at Kinetic Technologies, Jeff Gray, stated, “With design engineers looking for ways to reduce footprint space for their next generation tablets, POS terminals and other mid-sized displays, our leading-edge KTZ8868 driver provides a worry-free solution that integrates what used to be three ICs into one small chip. This device is like no other on the market, powering 80 LEDs with its protection-rich, robust features wrapped in a tiny package.” 

These built-in protection features of the KTZ8868 include inductor current limit protection, output short circuit protection, output over-voltage protection, LED fault (open or short) protection and thermal shutdown protection. 

The very small KTZ8868 is available in a RoHS and green compliant WQFN55-32L (5mm x 5mm, 32 Lead) package that integrates an 8-channel backlight driver and 250mA LCD bias into one chip. 

KTZ8868 is available and shipping now. Visit Kinetic Technologies for more information. 

 

Product features include:

Backlight LED Driver

  • Wide input range: 2.7V to 5.5V
  • High efficiency step-up LED driver with 8-Ch current sinks, up to 40V boost voltage
    • Up to 30mA/Ch in backlight mode
    • ±0.7% current matching at 20mA
    • ±2.2% current accuracy at 20mA
  • I2C/PWM dual dimming control scheme
    • High resolution I2C 11-bit linear or exponential dimming
    • Wide range PWM dimming
      • 100Hz to 100kHz frequency range
      • 0.2% to 100% duty cycle at 20kHz
  • Programmable current sink turn on/off ramp time/shape and transition ramp up/down time
  • 1.0MHz typical boost switching frequency
  • Programmable input PWM hysteresis to minimize jitter at low PWM duty cycle
  • Programmable OVP and current limitation
  • LED open/short protection

LCD Panel Bias

  • Wide input range: 2.7V to 5.5V
  • Programmable dual output Bias regulator using a single inductor
  • Programmable ramp time for OUTP and OUTN
  • Charge pump PFM mode at light load
  • LCD Bias efficiency: up to 85%
  • Wide dual output voltage range ±4.0V to ±6.3V (50mV/step) & output current up to 250mA at VIN ≥ 2.9V
  • Active output discharge function
  • Current limitation and short protection

Other Features

  • System level input UVLO
  • Thermal shutdown protection
  • Low shutdown current <1μA
  • Flexible I2C interface
  • Pb-free package: WQFN55-32L (5mm x 5mm, 32 Lead)
  • RoHS and green compliant
  • -40°C to +85°C temperature range

 

About Kinetic Technologies

Kinetic Technologies designs, develops and markets proprietary high-performance analog and mixed-signal power and protection semiconductors across consumer, communications, industrial, automotive and enterprise markets that deliver protected solutions tolerant of real-world fault conditions. The company’s products sit “Behind Every Port™”, deliver solutions to not only provide, protect, regulate, and monitor power consumed by analog and digital semiconductors and other electronic loads, but to also switch, transform and protect high resolution video, audio and data signals. Kinetic Technologies develops application-specific products that solve audio-video interface, protection, and power management needs across smartphones, tablets and wearables, as well as serving a wide range of industrial, automotive and enterprise solutions. Kinetic Technologies, a Cayman Corporation, has R&D centers in Silicon Valley and Asia, with operations and logistics based in Asia. For more information, please visit https://kinetic.pinakinnsoft.com/.

*The Kinetic Technologies logo is a trademark of Kinetic Technologies. All other brand and product names appearing in this document are the property of their respective holders.

Kinetic Technologies Launches USB VBUS Safety Management Current Limited Load Switch Supporting the Latest 28V Level of USB PD3.1 Extended Power Range (EPR) Systems

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KTS1890 5V/3A Load Switch Completes Kinetic’s Safety Management Kit of Products for 28V USB EPR

San Jose, Calif. – October 30, 2023 – Power management and video/audio interface leader, Kinetic Technologies, is expanding its USB-C Overvoltage Protection IC portfolio with the introduction of its new KTS1890 device. Together with its KTS1898 6ARMS VBUS ISINK load switch and its KTU1128 USB Type-C data line (CC & SBU) protector, these three devices provide the most robust and complete set of protection features on the market today.

Key applications for the KTS1890 include gaming and workstation notebooks, desktop PCs, docking stations, monitors, conferencing systems, gaming consoles, and any USB Type-C Dual Role Port design with PD 3.1 EPR 28V input.

The KTS1890 is a USB VBUS safety management load switch for 15W current-source output in systems with 28V EPR current sink input. The input operating range is 2.5V to 5.5V, but the output withstands up to 35VDC at the USB port. Current limit protection (CLP) is adjustable from 400mA to 4.0A. Low on-resistance minimizes heat and voltage droop. Soft-start (SS) limits inrush current. Reverse-current protection (RCP) acts as a 20mV “ideal diode” with fast recovery.

Karl Volk, System Applications Director at Kinetic Technologies, says, “The combination of our new KTS1890, together with our KTS1898 and KTU1128 parts, provides a chipset trio setting a new benchmark for protection at every 28V USB EPR port, ensuring the quality and operational integrity of your products.”

Additional integrated safety management for the KTS1890 device includes ultra-fast over-current protection (OCP), short-circuit protection (SCP) during and after soft-start, over-temperature protection (OTP), and integrated transient voltage suppression (TVS) for IEC industry standard ±30kV ESD and ±130V surge protection.

KTS1890 Product Features

  • 2.5V to 5.5V Operating Voltage Range at IN
  • 35VDC Abs. Max. Rating at OUT
  • Adjustable Current Limit Protection (CLP)
    • 400mA to 4.0A via RISET
  • 27mΩ typ. On-Resistance from IN to OUT
  • Soft-Start (SS) Limits Inrush Current
  • “Ideal Diode” Reverse Current Protection (RCP)
    • 20mV Forward Voltage and 15μs Fast Recovery
  • 5.8A, 150ns Over-Current Protection (OCP)
  • Short-Circuit Protection (SCP) during and after SS
  • Over-Temperature Protection (OTP)
  • Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) at OUT
    • ±130V Surge Protection (IEC61000-4-5)
    • ±30kV ESD Contact Discharge (IEC61000-4-2)
    • ±30kV ESD Air Gap Discharge (IEC61000-4-2)
  • EN Enable Logic Input
  • FON Fast ON Logic Input for Fast Role Swap (FRS)
    • KTS1890A version only
  • FLT Fault Open-Drain Logic Output
  • Hiccup Mode Auto-Retry after Faults
  • -40°C to 85°C Operating Temperature Range
  • 20-bump WLCSP 2.49 x 1.99mm (0.5mm pitch)

About Kinetic Technologies

Kinetic Technologies designs, develops and markets proprietary high-performance analog and mixed-signal power and protection semiconductors across consumer, communications, industrial, automotive and enterprise markets, to deliver protected solutions tolerant of real-world fault conditions. The company’s product sit “Behind Every Port™”, deliver solutions to not only provide, protect, regulate, and monitor power consumed by analog and digital semiconductors and other electronic loads, but to also switch, transform and protect high resolution video, audio, and data signals.  Kinetic Technologies develops application-specific products that solve audio-video interface, protection, and power management needs across smartphones, tablets, and wearables, as well as serving a wide range of industrial, automotive and enterprise solutions. Kinetic Technologies, a Cayman Corporation, has R&D centers in Silicon Valley and Asia, with operations and logistics based in Asia.

For more information, please visit https://kinetic.pinakinnsoft.com/.

*The Kinetic Technologies logo is a trademark of Kinetic Technologies. All other brand and product names appearing in this document are the property of their respective holders.

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Kinetic Technologies Announces Next Generation 5W Wireless Power Receiver with Integrated Battery Charger for Space Constrained Applications

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Qi/WPC v1.3 Compliant Wireless Charging System Optimized for Low Power Devices with Battery Capacities Ranging from 30mAh to 1200mAh.

Las Vegas, NV – January 5, 2023 – Power management and video/audio interface IC leader Kinetic Technologies announced today the latest product in their market leading wireless power portfolio, the KTE7800. This device targets low power devices such as earbud charging cases, computer mice, personal care products and IoT devices that use low- to medium capacity lithium-ion batteries. The KTE7800 features a fully integrated wireless power receiver and battery charger, has been optimized for small coil designs. It is one of the most robust, flexible, and highly integrated wireless power products in the market today.

The KTE7800 is architected to support an exceptionally wide range of applications. A powerful microcontroller is coupled with an extensive analog and digital framework, supporting DC output, including 5V, and multiple options for alternative battery chemistries. Further, a 12-bit analog-to-digital converter enables precise measurements of operational parameters in addition to supporting five multi-functional general-purpose input/output (GPIO) pins. Programmability is designed into the device with ROM/RAM/OTP internal memory as well as optional access via the I2C interface.

“The KTE7800 expands our market leading wireless power portfolio and offers optimized solutions for customers designing small, low power devices, such as wireless earbud charging cases,” said Erik Ogren, Kinetic Technologies Senior Director of Marketing. “The extremely high level of integration, coupled with flexible programming options, can provide customers with the opportunity to tailor system performance to the individual requirements of their products, while minimizing board space and providing robust protection.”

The KTE7800 is supplied with firmware that is compliant with the WPC/Qi v1.3 Baseline Power Profile (BPP) standard and JEITA compliant battery charging. It is packaged in a 5mm x 5mm 24-pin QFN package.

KTE7800 is previewing now, with production planned for Q2, 2023.

KTE7800 – Optimized Wireless Power Receiver, LDO, and Linear Charger

Key Product Highlights:

  • Compliant with the WPC/Qi v1.3 Baseline Power Profile (BPP) standard
  • Optimized for small coil designs with low voltage starting and up to 5W output power
    • Programmable 3.2V to 5.2V LDO mode DC output
    • Programmable current limit
    • Robust fully internal overvoltage protection with precision clamping to 25V VRECT
    • Five multi-functional GPIO pins, each with a high precision 20µA current source
    • Many optional features selectable by resistor programming of GPIO pins
    • Constant current programmable LED drivers
  • JEITA compliant battery charging system that is designed to be complete and safe
    • CC (±5%), CV (±0.5%), CTJ (±10°C) CC 30mA to 600mA, CV 3mA through 120mA
    • Fully internal precision current sensing
    • Standard support for 4.35V and 4.20V battery chemistry
    • Dead battery, Prequal, Fast CC, Fast CV, Term, Top-Off, Done, Restart, Disconnect on charged, charge status indicators
    • Fault Detection, Charge Timer, JEITA thermistor (NTC) thermal protection
    • Additional protection features: UVLO, OVP, OCP, SCP, and RCP
  • Internal power control switch between battery and system voltage output
    • Supported by an additional pin dedicated to optional power on/off control
  • 12-bit analog-to-digital converter supporting all analog functionality including GPIO pins
  • I2C Serial Interface, high voltage tolerance Enable input, Interrupt output
  • Microcontroller based design supported by 8k ROM and 8k OTP memory
  • QFN55-24 package

About Kinetic Technologies

Kinetic Technologies is a global designer, developer, and provider of proprietary and innovative high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for a wide variety of markets. Kinetic’s products help its customers efficiently regulate power, intelligently protect their devices from harmful voltage and current spikes, and deliver high-bandwidth, low-latency, and secured connectivity for video, display, and general-purpose applications.

For more information, please visit https://kinetic.pinakinnsoft.com/.

*Kinetic Technologies’ logo is a trademark of Kinetic Technologies. All other brand and product names appearing in this document are the property of their respective holders.

Kinetic Technologies Simplifies USB Type-C Dual Role Port Design with the Industry’s First 5A/100W, Power Delivery Protection Switch with Single-Path Sink/Source Capability

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New Low Resistance, 20mΩ Protected, Bidirectional Load Switch Integrates Single-Path Sink/Source Capability with IEC ±100V Surge and ±8kV/±15kV Level 4 ESD Protection

Las Vegas, NV – January 5, 2023 – Power management and video/audio interface IC leader Kinetic Technologies announced the industry’s first integrated USB Type-C Power Delivery protection switch that simplifies and shrinks existing discrete designs in Dual Role Port (DRP) applications; a crucial feature in today’s flagship notebook computers and docking stations. By integrating a bidirectional, reverse-blocking “ideal diode,” low resistance MOSFET switch, and multiple sensing and protection features, the KTS1865 can reduce board space, minimize the bill-of-materials (BOM) and enhance system reliability by helping to enable robust protection against abnormal operating conditions.

“The KTS1865 is a device at the forefront of protection switches that can finally allow designers to simplify their Dual Role Port designs, and at the same time, can provide a reliable, cost effective, and robust solution,” said Erik Ogren, Kinetic Technologies’ Senior Director of Marketing. “In existing designs, customers must often use one current sink and one current source device per port. When the USB port is in sink mode, the source device is not needed and vice versa. Kinetic designers using our industry leading IP for both sink and source switches have combined both functions into a single switch without compromise. Customers appreciate the lower component count and the space savings this can provide.”

The KTS1865 is a low resistance, high-current, bidirectional load switch optimized to protect USB Type-C Power Delivery (PD) ports that sink and/or source up to 100W at 20V, while at the same time withstand 29V on VBUS. Mode control is provided by two logic pins that enable or disable the switch, while also setting the device into either SINK or SOURCE mode. Slew-rate controlled turn-on with current limiting is designed to prevent excessive large in-rush currents while maintaining Fast Role Swap (FRS) capability. Operating from an input voltage range of 3V to 23V, the KTS1865 integrates a port-side TVS for IEC surge and ESD Level 4 protection. It also includes several additional protection features including overvoltage protection, “ideal diode” reverse current protection with fast recovery, over-current protection, programmable current limit, and over-temperature protection. The “ideal diode” reverse current protection is also bidirectional and automatically oriented to match the switch’s logic-controlled sink or source mode, making it possible for two or more charging ports in a “power OR” configuration to be connected to a single charger without back-feeding the lower voltage input source.

The single-path sink/source switch architecture of the KTS1865 is particularly well suited to meet the system design challenges in docking stations, conferencing systems, and charger-per-port notebook computers.

Packaged in a small 2.64 x 2.14mm, 20-bump Wafer-Level Chip-Scale Package (WLCSP), the KTS1865 is available now with production targeted for Q2 2023.

KTS1865 – 5A/100W USB Power Delivery ISINK/ISOURCE/DRP Protection Switch

Key Product Highlights:

  • 3V to 23V Operating Voltage Range
  • 29V Abs. Max. Rating at VBUS and VSYS
  • 5ARMS Continuous Current Rating
  • 20mΩ typ. On-Resistance from VBUS to VSYS
  • Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) at VBUS
    • ±100V Surge Protection (IEC61000-4-5)
    • ±8kV Contact and ±15kV Air-Gap ESD (IEC61000-4-2)
  • Soft-Start (SS) Limits Inrush Current
    • Fast SS for Fast Role Swap (FRS)
  • Over-Voltage Protection (OVP) at VBUS and VSYS
    • 23V Internally Fixed with Adj. 4V to 23V Resistor Programmable
  • “Ideal Diode” Bidirectional Reverse-Current Protection (RCP)
    • RCP 15μs Fast Recovery without FLT Indication
  • Short-Circuit Protection (SCP) at VBUS and VSYS
  • Over-Current Protection (OCP) in ISINK Mode
  • Current-Limit Protection (CLP) in ISOURCE Mode
    • Resistor Adjustable from 0.6A to 5.5A
  • Over-Temperature Protection (OTP)
  • POK Safe LDO provides 3.3V/100mA
  • EN1/2 Logic Polarity Options
  • FLT Open-Drain Output Flag
  • Auto-Retry Hiccup Operation after All Faults
  • 20-bump WLCSP 2.64 x 2.14mm (0.5mm pitch)

About Kinetic Technologies

Kinetic Technologies is a global designer, developer, and provider of proprietary and innovative high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for a wide variety of markets. Kinetic’s products help its customers efficiently regulate power, intelligently protect their devices from harmful voltage and current spikes, and deliver high-bandwidth, low-latency, and secured connectivity for video, display, and general-purpose applications.

For more information, please visit https://kinetic.pinakinnsoft.com/.

*Kinetic Technologies’ logo is a trademark of Kinetic Technologies. All other brand and product names appearing in this document are the property of their respective holders.

Kinetic Technologies Announces High-Efficiency 9 Channel IR LED Driver with Buck Regulator and I2C Control Interface

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Nine Independently Controlled Current Sinks, Powered by Adaptive VOUT Buck Converter, Minimizing Power Dissipation to Extend Battery Life

Las Vegas, NV – January 5, 2023 – Power management and video/audio interface IC leader, Kinetic Technologies, announced today its first dedicated IR LED driver focused on the growing market for video doorbells and security cameras, where night-time clarity is mandatory. The KTD2041 is the first IR LED driver to use an adaptive buck converter to control the current sink voltage headroom, thereby minimizing the power dissipation and optimizing the system efficiency to extend battery life.

Featuring nine independently controlled, high-precision, low-dropout current sinks, the KTD2041 uses a 1MHz I2C control interface to provide 6-bit linear dimming control with increments of 0.5mA up to the maximum current of 32mA/LED. Packaged in a tiny 3mm x 3mm UQFN-20 package, the KTD2041 uses adaptive output voltage control based on the headroom voltages required by the LED current sinks to minimize power consumption. The 1MHz (default) high-efficiency buck regulator implements adaptive on-time control, minimizing the component count and allowing the use of one very small inductor and capacitor.

“The KTD2041 further demonstrates Kinetic’s commitment to providing application-specific LED drivers, which are tailored and optimized for a specific customer need,” says Erik Ogren, Kinetic Technologies’ Senior Director of Marketing. “This device is ideal for use in battery-powered video cameras, such as those used in video doorbells or security cameras that utilize advanced video processing techniques. Each IR LED channel on the KTD2041 can be turned on or off dynamically in order to focus the infrared light in a particular direction, thereby optimizing efficiency.”

The KTD2041 has extensive integrated protection features including cycle-by-cycle current limit, input undervoltage lockout (UVLO), output over-voltage protection, LED fault (open or short) protection, and thermal shutdown protection.

While the KTD2041 is dedicated to drive IR LEDs, its low 100mV current sink dropout, it is also suitable to drive higher VF RGB LEDs. The KTD2042 derivative is pin-to-pin and functionally compatible but modified to drive three RGB LEDs at 32mA/Ch or for higher current applications. Multiple LED channels can be paralleled to provide a higher maximum output per LED.

KTD2041 and KTD2042 are available now. Visit Kinetic Technologies for further information.

Key Product Highlights:

  • 2.7V to 5.5V Input Voltage Operating Range
  • Nine High-Precision Current Sinks
    • LED Current Up to 32mA per Channel
      • ±1% Typical Current Matching
      • ±2% Typical Current Accuracy at 32mA
    • 6-bit Current Dimming Control with I2C
    • Independent On/Off Control
    • Supports both Independent and Global Dimming
  • High Efficiency Buck Regulator
    • Integrated 200mΩ / 100mΩ High / Low-Side FET
    • Adaptive On-Time Control with default 1MHz Switching Frequency, with factory programmable 1.5MHz, 2MHz, and 2.5MHz options.
    • Adaptive VOUT Control
    • Selectable Auto-Skip Mode or Forced-PWM mode at Light Loads
  • 140μA Typical No-Load Supply Current
  • Open-Drain FAULT Signal Output and Fault Reset
  • Small UQFN-20 (3mm x 3mm) Package

About Kinetic Technologies

Kinetic Technologies is a global designer, developer, and provider of proprietary and innovative high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for a wide variety of markets. Kinetic’s products help its customers efficiently regulate power, intelligently protect their devices from harmful voltage and current spikes, and deliver high-bandwidth, low-latency, and secured connectivity for video, display, and general-purpose applications.

For more information, please visit https://kinetic.pinakinnsoft.com/.

*Kinetic Technologies’ logo is a trademark of Kinetic Technologies. All other brand and product names appearing in this document are the property of their respective holders.

Kinetic Technologies to Showcase Industry-leading Power Management, Motor Control and Smart Connectivity Solutions at CES 2023

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Technical experts will demonstrate how Kinetic’s advanced, innovative semiconductor solutions have the potential to transform next-generation consumer, communications, industrial, automotive and enterprise electronic designs

San Jose, Calif. – December 8, 2022 – Power management and video/audio interface integrated circuit (IC) leader Kinetic Technologies announces its participation at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2023 to showcase its industry-leading Power Management, Motor Control and Smart Connectivity solutions that serve the consumer, communications, industrial, automotive and enterprise markets.

Taking place January 5th – 8th, 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), Kinetic Technologies is pleased to invite attendees to visit their hospitality suite located adjacent to the LVCC in the Westgate Hotel. There will be technical staff on hand to conduct live product demonstrations, and also provide technical recommendations on how Kinetic’s unique IC product advantages can be implemented in electronic product designs.

Key demonstrations will include:

USB-C/DP (MST) Reference Designs – incorporate Kinetic Technologies’ full range of high-performance analog power and high-speed audio-video processing ICs including USB Type-C/DisplayPort1.4 MST hub with DSC1.2 support, retimer, DC-DC converters, USB power and data switching/protection ICs plus PD controller.

BLDC Motor Control – Kinetic’s latest family of PureSineTM controllers, with integrated gate drivers offering superior electrical efficiency, 1.7x RPM increase and a 15% increase in torque for the same output power.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) Solutions – from one of the industry’s smallest 13W PoE solutions to new products compliant with the higher power IEEE802.3 bt standard.

Qi/WPC Qualified 5W Wireless Power Receiver Reference Design – WPC/Qi v1.3 compliant and certified to significantly reduce customer time-to-market.

RGB LED Color Wheel – unique programmable, multi-channel and multiplexed RGB LED drivers that are up to 3x smaller than competing solutions.

To schedule a meeting during the show with a Kinetic Technologies representative, please click the link below:

https://kinetic.pinakinnsoft.com/request-a-meeting-with-kinetic-technologies-at-CES-2023/

Event Summary:

When: Thursday, January 5th to Sunday, January 8th.
Where: Westgate Las Vegas Hotel, Suite 2907 (adjacent to the LVCC), Las Vegas

About Kinetic Technologies

Kinetic Technologies is a global designer, developer, and provider of proprietary and innovative high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for a wide variety of markets. Kinetic’s products help its customers efficiently regulate power, intelligently protect their devices from harmful voltage and current spikes, and deliver high-bandwidth, low-latency, and secured connectivity for video, display, and general-purpose applications.

For more information, please visit https://kinetic.pinakinnsoft.com/.

*Kinetic Technologies’ logo is a trademark of Kinetic Technologies. All other brand and product names appearing in this document are the property of their respective holders.