ARM Multicore Support Included in Latest System Level Power ManagementICs

Date: 28/7/2011

- new PMICs optimise battery life in new classes of portable devices including tablet PCs and e-readers

Dialog Semiconductor has launched two third-generation advanced system level power management ICs (PMICs) for tablet PCs, smartphones, embedded computers and multimedia players, which deliver class-leading energy efficiency and power-up flexibility. Offering support for the ARM Cortex™ family the DA9053 becomes Dialog’s flagship system level PMIC for high-end multicore-based applications, whilst the DA9021 addresses lower power cost-sensitive applications.

DA9053
The DA9053 is an advanced high performance PMIC that provides multi-processor core power and delivers unprecedented power-up flexibility with exceptional energy efficiency. It combines a powerful 1.8A rated dual-input DC/USB power path router with a switching battery charger and includes support for multiple external memory configurations. The DA9053 is ideally suited for powering the latest generation of demanding portable media and wireless computing applications, such as tablet PCs.

DA9021
Featuring the same highly configurable engine as the DA9053 (above) the DA9021 has been configured to help drive down the design costs of lower power single processor core portable consumer applications such as e-readers and DAB receivers. The device features a 1.3A single input USB charger. The DAC9021’s internal regulators deliver approximately half the total current relative to DA9053.

According to Nigel Watts, MD of Dialog Semi’s pan European representative/stockist, Dialog launched the world’s first easily configurable system PMIC (the DA9052) in 2009, since when the company has made massive strides into the portable device market, especially with regards to tablet PCs and e-readers: “Dialog’s has designed its third generation PMICs with these systems specifically in mind, continuing its record of innovation”, Watts said. “With their advanced feature sets and performance the DA9053 and DA9021 will enable our OEM customers to get their new, perfectly power-optimised consumer devices to market quickly and easily.”

The DA9053 is supplied in a 169 ball VFBGA 7 x 7mm package with 0.5mm pitch or VFBGA 11x11mm package with 0.8mm pitch and is available in both consumer and automotive grades. The DA9021 is supplied in a 64 ball 4 x 4mm wafer-level package with 0.5mm pitch.

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