Dialog introduces a configurable, high frequency Sub-PMIC family for the latest mobile processors

     Dialog Semiconductor, a provider of highly integrated power management, charging, AC/DC power conversion, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth low power technologies, announced the launch of a new family of power management products that includes four new sub-PMIC's with the industry's best transient response and digital configurable features. They are all smaller than other similar solutions on the market today.

     The new step-down conversion product family, which includes the DA9217, DA9220, DA9121 and DA9122, is Dialog's first sub-PMIC product family with a 4MHz switching frequency that reduces the inductor area and height, allowing for the use of smaller external components. These devices are ideal for ARM Cortex-based multi-core application processors and high-performance SoCs, FPGas, and Gpus, enabling developers to easily fit 6 to 10 amp power solutions into the limited board space of next-generation electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, DSLR cameras, solid state drives, and more.

     While increasing efficiency, the new product family does not compromise on functionality, greatly simplifying complex system timing designs through digital programmability and configurability, and seamlessly connecting to system microcontrollers according to system requirements. These devices can support single outputs up to 6 amps /10 amps, or dual outputs of 3 amps /5 amps per output, making them ideal for the latest 7 nm mobile SoCs.

     Utilizing Dialog's superior power conversion technology, these devices are further optimized for users demanding high currents and maximum efficiency. The sub-PMIC series can be powered by a single lithium-ion battery and supports a 3.3V or 5V power input. The I2C interface enables dynamic voltage control to optimize power consumption and performance. In addition, the range offers protection against overvoltage, overcurrent and overheating.

     Scott Brown, vice president of marketing for Dialog Semiconductor's Advanced Mixed Signal Business unit, said: "Design engineers face new challenges every year in terms of power consumption and system size, but often lose one aspect to the other when it comes to product features. These new devices address these challenges head-on and continue to demonstrate Dialog's leadership in configurable power management solutions."