USB-C PD Trigger Module 5-20V 5A - I2C

USB-C PD trigger module 5–20 V 5 A with I²C. USB-C Power Delivery module from Adafruit that makes it possible to use a USB-C PD charger as a power source for electronics projects and other DC-powered devices. The module is based on the HUSB238 IC and can negotiate the desired output voltage and current via USB Power Delivery (USB PD).

The output voltage can be set to 5, 9, 12, 15, 18 or 20 V, either manually using solder jumpers on the PCB or dynamically via I²C from an Arduino or another microcontroller. The module can deliver up to 20 V and 5 A (100 W), provided that the connected USB-C PD power source supports these values.

For manual configuration, the desired output voltage is selected by opening the default 5 V solder jumper and closing the jumper corresponding to the desired voltage. The module is preset to 5 V and 1 A. The desired current can also be configured using solder jumpers. No microcontroller is required for manual configuration.

Using I²C, a microcontroller can read which voltages and currents are offered by the connected USB-C PD power source and then select the desired output voltage via software. Adafruit provides an Arduino library with example programs for this purpose.

Note that the module does not include a built-in voltage regulator or I²C pull-up resistors. When using I²C control, these functions must be provided externally. At startup, the solder jumper settings are used until other settings are sent via I²C.

The module is supplied with a pin header and screw terminal block for connection to breadboards, prototyping boards or wiring.

Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Adafruit
• Product number: 5807
• IC: HUSB238
• Type: USB-C Power Delivery Sink / PD Trigger
• Input: USB-C PD
• Selectable output voltage: 5, 9, 12, 15, 18 or 20 V
• Output current (max): 5 A
• Output power (max): 100 W (20 V, 5 A)
• Default setting: 5 V, 1 A
• Configuration: Solder jumpers or I²C
• Interface: I²C
• Dimensions: 24.5 x 20.2 x 4.9 mm

Included:

• Pin header and 2-pin screw terminal block (not preassembled)