Date: 23/06/2010

PMIC from Freescale for Intel Atom processor platforms

Freescale has developed an audio and power management solution for Intel's new Atom processor-based platforms (formerly codenamed "Moorestown"). This IC is designed to enhance the battery life in mobile connected devices.

The Freescale's power management IC (PMIC) is manufactured using its SMARTMOS technology and in conjunction with Intel. When integrated with Intel's processsors and chipsets this PMIC provides high energy efficiency for Intel-based tablets, smartphones and other Internet consumer devices. The PMIC consists of an integrated audio, charging, LED backlight, USB, ADS and power rails that are fully integrated and are designed to reduce the footprint and software development cycles.

"The combination of Intel's Atom processor and Freescale's PMIC will allow advanced innovations and end user experiences not realized with current mobile products," said Scott Ward, vice president and general manager of Freescale's Analog, Mixed-Signal & Power Division. "The Freescale PMIC solution for Intel-based products allows customers to help develop compelling new devices that feature extended battery life, high speed graphics and exceptional performance."

"The recently announced Intel Atom processor delivers industry-leading performance while significantly reducing idle and active power at the platform level," said Pankaj Kedia, director of global ecosystem programs in Intel Corporation's Ultra Mobility Group. "Intel's collaboration with Freescale in developing the power management chip has played a key role in achieving these power reductions, which will result in handheld form factors with great battery life."

"We welcome the Freescale solution, as it is a good match for market and technology requirements set by a growing number of Internet savvy devices," said Vesa Kiviranta, vice president, Elektrobit Wireless Solutions.

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