Date: 20/10/2011

Automotive-qualified 14-rail PMIC in a 12-mm x 12-mm nFBGA package

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) has introduced the automotive power management integrated circuit (PMIC) chip TPS658629-Q1. TI says it is the industry's first automotive PMIC with more than 10 rails, the TPS658629-Q1 provides all the power supply functions and reduces board space for infotainment, navigation and LCD/TFT cluster applications by integrating multiple regulated power supplies, system power management and display functions in one small package.

Key features and benefits of PMIC as per TI include:
14 rail capability: the TPS658629-Q1 has 3 DC-DC Buck Converters, 11 LDOs, four programmable PWM outputs, two RGB LED drivers and one WLED driver to support the next generation of infotainment and cluster power requirements. The I2C interface enables control of a wide range of subsystem parameters. Internal registers have a complete set of status information, enabling easy diagnostics and host-controlled handling of fault conditions.
Custom design flexibility: TPS658629-Q1 can be factory-programmed to the customer's own power sequencing specifications without any additional cost.
Small footprint: 12-mm x 12-mm automotive-qualified nFBGA package.

Availability, and pricing: The TPS658629-Q1 is available for ordering now from TI and its authorized distributors. The TPS658629-Q1 is priced at $7.00 in quantities of 1,000.
For more information visit: www.ti.com