Scalable digital power solution from IDT for multi-core processors

Integrated Device Technology (IDT) has unveiled what it calls intelligent, scalable, distributed power management solution for portable multi-core application processors. IDT has used its patented technology to add incremental output current without modifying the controller power management IC (PMIC) to overcome PCB routing and thermal challenges in powering processor chips. IDT says its scalable solution minimizes development time and risk with a single PMIC that can be re-used and re-optimized to support the evolving power requirements of various processor platforms. In addition, the distributed nature of the add-on power sources offers tremendous advantages for point-of-load regulation, circuit board routing, and thermal distribution, adds IDT. IDT suggests this solution for advanced portable devices, such as tablet PCs, clam shell devices, smartphones, ebooks, high-end digital cameras, client solid-state drives (SSD), and set-top boxes. The IDTP9165 PMIC and IDTP9167 companion power source are IDT’s first devices to offer this technology, claims IDT. “IDT’s scalable approach to power management brings a new level of performance and flexibility to the fast-paced market of consumer portable electronics,” said Arman Naghavi, vice president and general manager of the Analog and Power Division at IDT. “When our customers design a new platform of portable devices, it’s di...