Power management is a critical consideration for industrial applications, significantly affecting system performance, reliability, and cost efficiency. Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMICs) play a vital role in regulating voltage and powering various components within the system, including processors and peripherals.
Creating efficient power management solutions requires a deep understanding of the specific needs of the application and the available technologies and components. NXP offers a comprehensive and scalable range of energy management solutions, from power plugs to processors, specifically designed to meet the unique requirements of industrial applications.
NXP’s PMICs are designed to efficiently convert DC power to supply System on Chip (SoC) or processors and their associated peripherals. NXP’s PMICs have several key differentiated advantages that make them stand out in the market.
Robust architecture for industrial systems
The combination of advanced reliability, ESD and EMC interference resistance, and fail-safe strategies is crucial for functional robustness and safety in industrial applications. NXP’s PMIC development process complies with IEC61508 and ISO 26262 standards, suitable for applications requiring functional safety compliance. The FS26 series supports ASIL B and ASIL D safety levels and employs SIL2 industrial-grade ESS system design, providing scalable solutions for various industrial applications. The FS26 series features independent monitoring circuits, microcontroller monitoring dedicated interfaces, and built-in self-test mechanisms, ensuring a high safety level and long-term task profile reliability.
NXP’s PMICs can be configured via OTP to set voltage, timing, and system functions, including functional safety management and safe state behavior.
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Empowering platform design: Scalable and flexible PMIC solutions
Industrial applications come in various shapes and sizes, each with unique power requirements. NXP’s PMIC designs offer high scalability and flexibility, allowing engineers to choose the right solution for their specific applications. The PF8100/PF8200 series features seven efficient buck converters and four linear regulators, making it a highly configurable solution for powering processors, memory, and peripherals. This flexibility enables engineers to optimize designs for enhanced performance, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Energy saving: Low power modes and instrumentation drivers
NXP’s PMICs provide low power modes and instrumentation drivers that can optimize power consumption and extend battery life in portable industrial applications. The PCA9451A is designed to support single lithium-ion and lithium-polymer battery portable applications as well as 5V adapter non-portable applications, making it an ideal choice for IoT devices and other battery-powered industrial systems. Engineers can fine-tune power management solutions through dynamic voltage scaling and programmable power sequencing to achieve a balance between performance and energy efficiency.
NXP PMICs provide scalable, robust, and proven platform solutions for high-performance application processors, networking, and other processors.
NXP system power: Optimizing system cost and performance by matching processors and peripherals with PMICs.
Matching the processor with the appropriate PMIC is crucial for achieving optimal performance and cost-effectiveness. NXP’s PMICs are designed with specific processors in mind to reduce engineering risk while accelerating the engineering process. Why spend more time managing power sequencing and power needs when you still need to design other industrial hardware? NXP’s solutions not only meet your requirements but also ensure that your processor has the most suitable power supply.
NXP optimizes the matching of its industrial-grade processors and PMICs:
• i.MX 8M Quad/Mini application processors with PF4210: PF4210 is a 14-channel PMIC aimed primarily at NXP’s i.MX 8M series. It features six buck converters, six linear regulators, one RTC power supply, and one coin cell charger, making it a comprehensive power solution.
• i.MX 8QuadMax/QuadPlus processors with PF8200: PF8200 is a 12-channel PMIC designed for high-performance applications using i.MX 8QuadMax and i.MX 8QuadPlus processors. It has seven efficient buck converters and four linear regulators, making it a flexible and efficient power solution. This combination is ideal for industrial applications requiring powerful processing capabilities, such as machine vision systems or advanced robotics.
• i.MX RT500/600 and MCX MCU with PCA9420/9421 series. The PCA942x series is a cost-effective solution providing power for battery-powered systems in the industrial and IoT markets, suitable for space-constrained systems requiring low power consumption and high cost-effectiveness compared to standalone implementations.
• S32K1 with FS24: The FS24 system basis chip (SBC) is designed to work seamlessly with the S32K1 series automotive processors. It offers a highly integrated solution with CAN transceivers and a range of system and safety features. This combination is ideal for industrial applications requiring strong communication capabilities and functional safety compliance.
In addition to these matching combinations, NXP also offers FS23 SBC for S32K3 processors, PF9453 for i.MX 91 processors, and PCA9451A for i.MX 93 processors. Each PMIC is tailored to the specific requirements of the corresponding processor to ensure excellent performance and energy efficiency.
High-performance power management solutions for industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics markets
When selecting a processor and PMIC combination for industrial applications, engineers should consider factors such as the system’s power requirements, functional safety compliance requirements, and the overall cost of the solutions. With NXP’s dedicated combinations and extensive documentation, engineers can streamline the design process and create industrial systems that meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Powering industrial systems through the grid – High-performance AC/DC solutions
Transferring power from the plug to the processor requires high-performance AC/DC converters to reduce energy loss, especially under low and no-load conditions, while maintaining high efficiency across the entire load range. These solutions are based on NXP’s TEA power management series, such as TEA2017, which provides high-performance resonant power conversion.
Choosing the right PMIC
NXP’s comprehensive PMIC and processor portfolio provides engineers with a powerful toolkit to help design industrial applications that require robust power management, functional safety monitoring, and high cost-effectiveness. By matching NXP’s PMICs with compatible processors, engineers can leverage optimized power delivery, faster time to market, out-of-the-box and scalable solutions, and pre-integrated software to reduce complexity while creating industrial systems that meet the modern energy efficiency market demands.
Before selecting components for your next industrial design project, explore NXP’s energy management solutions. NXP offers a variety of PMIC and processor combinations, ensuring there is one to power your application while meeting your performance, safety, and budget requirements. With extensive expertise in power management and a steadfast commitment to functional safety, NXP can help you create reliable, efficient, and cost-effective industrial systems.
