Analysis of Cortex-A73 Architecture: Out-of-Order Dual Issue

Analysis of Cortex-A73 Architecture: Out-of-Order Dual Issue

Since the introduction of the Cortex-A72 with out-of-order triple issue in February 2015, ARM launched the Cortex-A73 core in May this year, claiming that this core achieves the same or even better performance than the Cortex-A72 in its out-of-order dual-issue design. Is the Cortex-A73 really that impressive? Issue Width Is Not Everything As a product … Read more

Essential Knowledge About Next-Gen Voltage References

Essential Knowledge About Next-Gen Voltage References

In the face of emerging applications such as artificial intelligence (AI) and human-machine interaction, we need to collect various analog environmental data, transforming, analyzing, and learning from it, so that the system can make predictable and accurate responses based on changes in the environment. In this process, achieving precise measurement in analog-to-digital conversion is a … Read more

Dynamic Power Management (DPM) in Buck Chargers

Dynamic Power Management (DPM) in Buck Chargers

In this issue, we will briefly discuss Dynamic Power Management (DPM) in the NVDC Charger. Let’s quickly review the principles of NVDC: By adding a switch between the system and the battery, when the battery voltage Vbat<Vsys_min, the system voltage Vsys can be maintained at a fixed value through DC/DC conversion. Dynamic Power Management (DPM) … Read more

Improvement of Dynamic IR Drop Performance in SoC Chip Power Design

Improvement of Dynamic IR Drop Performance in SoC Chip Power Design

The design of the power grid has a direct impact on chip performance and reliability. It is essential to ensure that the power grid provides sufficient power voltage to all transistors within the cells, allowing the chip to operate normally under all possible conditions within a certain noise tolerance. However, as technology shrinks, the threshold … Read more

Microchip Technology Launches MCP16701 PMIC to Meet Power Demands of AI Applications

Microchip Technology Launches MCP16701 PMIC to Meet Power Demands of AI Applications

As artificial intelligence rapidly integrates into industrial systems, computing platforms, and data center environments, the demand for advanced and efficient power management solutions is increasing. In response to this trend, Microchip Technology has launched the MCP16701, a highly integrated Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) designed for engineers working with high-performance Microprocessors (MPUs) and Field Programmable … Read more

Domestic Automotive Giants Release 12 Vehicle-Grade Chips!

Domestic Automotive Giants Release 12 Vehicle-Grade Chips!

Follow our public account, click the top right corner of the homepage “ · · · ”, and set a star mark to stay updated on the latest news in automotive semiconductors and join the semiconductor-related industry group. On April 12, 2025, GAC Group officially released 12 vehicle-grade chips at its Technology Day event. These … Read more

Jiangsu Zhanchip: A Power Management Chip Company

Jiangsu Zhanchip: A Power Management Chip Company

Jiangsu Zhanchip Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd. was established in March 2018 and is a high-tech enterprise dedicated to integrated circuit research and development. The company’s main product line focuses on power management chips, which are widely used in various equipment fields including land, sea, air, and space.

From Theory to Practice: Analyzing Low-Power Design UPF Script Examples

From Theory to Practice: Analyzing Low-Power Design UPF Script Examples

1. Introduction to Low-Power Design and UPF Script In today’s rapidly evolving electronics industry, low-power design has become a crucial topic. With the widespread adoption of electronic devices, from smartphones and tablets to various IoT devices, there are increasing demands for device battery life and energy efficiency. Low-power design not only effectively extends the usage … Read more

Introduction to Low Power Design in Digital ICs (Part 1): Objectives of Low Power Design and Types of Power Consumption

Introduction to Low Power Design in Digital ICs (Part 1): Objectives of Low Power Design and Types of Power Consumption

Follow and star our public account for exciting content Source: Content from http://www.cnblogs.com/IClearner/, Author: IC_learner, thank you. Today, let’s talk about low power design. This low power design is basically at the introductory level, which means it is mostly explained from a theoretical perspective. You could say it is based on what is written in … Read more

A Fun Discussion on the Power Path Management Function of Charging ICs: Three Tips to Help You Master the Game

A Fun Discussion on the Power Path Management Function of Charging ICs: Three Tips to Help You Master the Game

Hello everyone, I am Jide Cheng. This article discusses the DPPM function of charging chips, which stands for Dynamic Power Path Management. DPPM is the full name of Dynamic Power Path Management. Have you ever thought about a question: when your phone runs out of battery and shuts down, you want to charge it while … Read more