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COVER STORY — DESIGN

Simplified

Battery-Charging

System for Portable

Devices Using USB-C PD

Discover the capabilities of Infineon’s

EZ-PD™ PMG1-B1 MCU, with enhanced

features for highly integrated, low-cost and

simplified USB-C–based battery-charger

designs.

By Shopitham Ram, principal applications engineer for the EZ-PD PMG1
TM
high-voltage microcontroller, and Ramesh Kankanala, lead principal
applications engineer for the EZ-PD PMG1-B1 and EZ-PD CCG7x
TM
TM
automotive USB-C PD and DC/DC controllers, both at Infineon Technologies

In recent years, the USB-C connector has emerged as the preferred choice for a wide range of
consumer electronics, including mobile phones, laptops, tablets and PCs. The growing ubiquity of
USB-C has extended its influence into a myriad of applications, ranging from smart speakers and
power tools to cameras and smart home appliances. This evolution has made USB-C the primary
choice for charging and data communication across various devices. In battery-operated products

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