PL94056 AI Analysis:
Datasheet, Specs, Alternatives & ECAD

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PL94056 product

PL94056

Power Management (PMIC)

bidirectional buck-boostUSB-C PD 3.0battery chargerpower bankQFN6x6-42I2C controlled

PL94056 is a bidirectional USB-C PD power-management SoC combining buck-boost conversion, 1-6 cell lithium charging, port control and fast-charge protocol interfaces.

Best for

  • USB-C PD power-bank designs
  • 1-6 series lithium battery power systems
  • Bidirectional charge and discharge applications

Avoid if

  • A design without MCU/I2C firmware support
  • Applications requiring explicitly documented compliance or lifecycle status

Check before use

  • Confirm all charge and discharge register settings
  • Verify external MOSFET, inductor and sense-resistor ratings
  • Review thermal performance and PCB layout for intended power level

Key specifications

Power conversion
Bidirectional synchronous buck-boost
Battery support
1 to 6 series lithium cells
Operating voltage
VBAT 3.2 V to 32 V; VBUS 3.5 V to 32 V
Protocols
PD 3.0, QC 3.0, AFC, SCP, FCP, BC1.2
Package
QFN6x6-42

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
-
REACH
-
MSL
-
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

Power banksUSB-C PD charging systemsBattery chargersElectric tools

CAD Models

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Questions & answers

PL94056 is a POWLICON bidirectional synchronous buck-boost SoC with integrated lithium battery charging management, USB-C PD 3.0 communication support, USB-A/USB-C port control, current sensing and I2C control.