tag: PMIC

Clocked DDR5 Client Memory Modules Enable Scaling To 9600 MT/s For AI PCs
By Carlos Weissenberg - 11 Jun, 2026 - Comments: 0

AI PCs are driving a new class of client workloads that behave very differently from traditional productivity or multimedia applications. Agentic AI systems are expected to plan, execute, and adapt in real time, maintaining persistent context while orchestrating multiple concurrent tasks. These usage patterns place sustained pressure on the memory subsystem, requiring not only higher peak bandw... » read more

Moving Electrons, Not Just Vehicles
By Liz Allan - 02 Apr, 2026 - Comments: 0

Key Takeaways: There are several ways to convert AC power from the grid to DC power in the system. Some degrade the battery faster than others. Battery management systems monitor cell voltage, current, and temperature, helping to estimate state of charge, health, and useful remaining life. A PMIC with a multi-level converter is the most efficient way to get power from the battery to ... » read more

DDR5 PMICs Enable Smarter, Power-Efficient Memory Modules
By Tim Messegee - 16 May, 2024 - Comments: 0

Power management has received increasing focus in microelectronic systems as the need for greater power density, efficiency and precision have grown apace. One of the important ongoing trends in service of these needs has been the move to localizing power delivery. To optimize system power, it’s best to deliver as high a voltage as possible to the endpoint where the power is consumed. Then a... » read more

The Growing Importance Of PMIC Validation
By Kaitlynn Mazzarella - 12 Sep, 2023 - Comments: 0

In the ever-evolving world of technology, the semiconductor industry plays a pivotal role in shaping the devices we use daily. Among the countless components that make up these devices, Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMICs) have emerged as unsung heroes, silently ensuring the efficient use of power resources. PMICs are specialized integrated circuits designed to manage and regulate th... » read more

Power-Supply Card Targets High-Voltage PMIC Test
By Toni Dircherl - 06 Jun, 2023 - Comments: 0

The electronics industry is seeing a move toward higher voltages and currents to deliver sufficient supply and charging power in products ranging from handheld cellphones and tablets to workstations. This trend is evidenced in examples such as the many USB power-delivery (PD) profiles with ratings ranging from 10W (5V at 2A for USB PD 3.0 profile 1) up to 100W (5V at 2A, 12V at 5A, and 20V at 5... » read more

State-Of-The-Art Architectures for Analog Low-Dropout Voltage Regulators
By Technical Paper Link - 23 Nov, 2022 - Comments: 0

A new technical paper titled "Evaluation and Perspective of Analog Low-Dropout Voltage Regulators: A Review" was published by researchers at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, University of Malaya, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, and University of Macau. Abstract: "Low-dropout regulators (LDOs) are widely adopted in power management integrated circuits (PMICs) and serve as... » read more

End In Sight For Chip Shortages?
By Mark LaPedus - 18 Nov, 2021 - Comments: 2

The current wave of semiconductor and IC packaging shortages is expected to extend well into 2022, but there are also signs that supply may finally catch up with demand. The same is true for manufacturing capacity, materials and equipment in both the semiconductor and packaging sectors. Nonetheless, after a period of shortages in all segments, the current school of thought is that chip suppl... » read more

Robust Variation-Aware Smart Power Designs For Silicon Success
By Nebabie Kebebew - 29 Jul, 2021 - Comments: 0

Power management ICs (PMICs) is a rapidly growing segment in the semiconductor industry. The growth has been fueled by the demand for Smart Power applications that include wearable electronics, mobile computing platforms, printers, hard disk drives (HDD), IoT devices, and the full array of automotive applications. According to a report from market research firm Coherent Market Insights, the gl... » read more

Chip Shortages Grow For Mature Nodes
By Mark LaPedus - 22 Jul, 2021 - Comments: 0

The current wave of chip shortages is expected to last for the foreseeable future, particularly for a growing list of critical devices produced in mature process nodes. Chips manufactured at mature nodes typically fall under the radar, but they are used in nearly every electronic device, including appliances, cars, computers, displays, industrial equipment, smartphones, and TVs. Many of thes... » read more

Energy Harvesting Shows New Signs of Life
By Bryon Moyer - 08 Apr, 2021 - Comments: 1

Energy harvesting is seeing renewed activity in select markets, years after some high-profile attempts to build this into consumer electronics stalled out. Costs, manufacturing challenges, and market resistance kept this technology from moving forward, more than a decade after it was being touted as the best way forward for consumer electronics and devices that were hard to access. While sol... » read more

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