Date: 14/03/2011

New energy-measurement system on chip (SoC) from Maxim

Maxim Integrated Products has launched a new Teridian/Maxim energy-measurement system on chip (SoC), the 78M6613. Maxim says 78M6613 is the industry's first SoC energy-measurement solution for AC/DC power supplies that brings a higher level of management and control to servers and other equipment in data centers.

The key features of this chip are:

78M6613 enables the capture and reporting of real-time energy data
Packs embedded analog front-end and compute engine and embedded firmware
Features accuracy of ±0.5% over a 2000:1 dynamic range,
The 78M6613 embeds AC load monitoring and control firmware
78M6613 is available in 32-pin QFN package
Features the full range of AC power diagnostics, including power, power factor, voltage current, voltage sag and dip. On-chip flash and a microcontroller (MCU) enable the storage of calibration coefficients and eliminate the need for external components.

"Power capping, load shedding and virtualization are all driving the need for real-time energy measurement and resource management in data centers," said Jay Cormier, Maxim Integrated Products Director, Teridian/Maxim Business Management, Energy Measurement & Communications. "New technology and greater demands on data centers and enterprise networks are all making it even more important to understand where energy is going."

Applications: Initially targeted at server power supplies, the 78M6613 is also suited to energy-measurement needs in data communications and storage equipment. The flexibility of the platform also makes real-time energy measurement a reality for home appliances, home automation networks and building automation.


Availability: Now
Price: Each $2.65 (1000 up, FOB USA).
For more info visit www.maxim-ic.com/Teridian