Date: 24/06/2012

Maxim's TINI chipset powers Exynos processor in Galaxy S3

Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. has announced that its newest Power SoC chipset in the Galaxy S III operates with the Exynos 4412 quad-core applications processor to provide a smaller, thinner, and efficient smartphone.

The new Power SoC chipset provides all power management, charging, and USB multiplexing needs. It offers an optimized balance between size and flexibility to power the Samsung applications processor and baseband processor. It maximizes battery usage and enhances USB connectivity. The chipset manages the power for upwards of 60 channels and offers up to 20 percent more conversion efficiency compared to the previous generation.

Maxim’s Green Mode regulators, subregulation architecture and the company’s proprietary submicron geometry process improve standby and active battery life. Maxim claims that the chipset enables fastest battery charging with minimal heat generation.

Features of the chipset:
1. One Power system-on-chip powers the Exynos 4412 applications processor
2. The second Power SoC powers the LTE (4G) baseband processor for faster, more reliable data and voice
3. The third Power SoC provides integrated functions, including a battery charger, a haptic motor driver, ModelGauge technology that maximizes battery usage, and the ability to use a single USB connector for charging or connecting accessories.

“Customers are demanding the smallest possible, most-efficient power solution, so end users can enjoy all-day use of the latest multimedia features,” said Chae Lee, senior vice president, Mobility Group at Maxim Integrated Products. “Our Power SoC enables a 30 percent reduction in power solution size, while increasing efficiency by up to 20 percent compared to the previous generation.”