The report from Electronic Enthusiasts (by Liang Haobin) states that PMIC, or Power Management Integrated Circuit, is used to manage power distribution in electronic devices, including voltage regulation and power distribution, serving as the “power dispatch center” of electronic devices.The main feature of PMIC is its high integration, typically combining DC-DC converters, LDOs, load switches, … Read more
Qorvo’s Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) solutions are designed to drive the core of future power systems while ensuring data continuity. These solutions are essential for modern electronic devices that require efficient power management and reliable data transmission.
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ PMIC DIO8018 Jiangsu Dioo Microelectronics has recently launched the PMIC DIO8018, which integrates 7 channels of high-performance LDOs, specifically designed to provide power supply solutions for applications with multiple cameras, such as smartphones, tablets, and XR devices. In a camera module, the CMOS image sensor typically requires three power supplies (Core, … Read more
In the era of electrification and intelligence transformation in the automotive industry, automotive power management integrated circuits (PMICs) are also important participants. These electronic components play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and safe operation of modern vehicles. We will delve into the basics of automotive PMICs, the different types available, their applications, and … Read more
Author: Krishna Balachandran, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Synopsys 1 Introduction Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMICs) are the first circuits to power on in a system and the last to power off. They perform the task of providing the correct voltage to component chips by regulating or boosting voltage levels. Analog-rich PMICs are particularly susceptible … Read more
Continuing the analysis related to bus shutdown and relevant disconnections, this time we focus on Allegro’s PMIC A81407, which can be combined with A4911/18 for a versatile solution.This combination is also quite effective in applications such as wire control and redundant EPS.Key features of the chip include: ASIL D functional safety level Wide input voltage … Read more
(Source: semiengineering) The semiconductor industry is vast, and some more specialized product categories often hide surprises. It is well known that large chips like CPUs and GPUs are expensive, and memory chips are ubiquitous. However, many observers know very little about the field of Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMICs). The technology behind PMICs is impressive. … Read more
▼ Follow our public account: Engineer Looks at the Sea ▼ Hello everyone, I am Engineer Looks at the Sea. Some friends have reported a few calculation errors in this article, and in the spirit of rigor, I am correcting them as follows (the parts in red text). The battery charging and discharging circuit is … Read more
This circuit diagram describes a boost converter circuit used in back-end power systems, aimed at raising the input low voltage to the required output voltage. Below is a detailed explanation of each part and its function: 1. VBST_BE_IN (Input Voltage) Function : This is the input voltage of the boost converter. It typically comes from … Read more
1. Introduction Synchronization Rectifier: The Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) is an integrated circuit primarily used for managing and controlling electrical energy within electronic device systems, including but not limited to the following: Voltage Conversion: Converts the power supply voltage to the appropriate voltage levels required by various parts of the electronic device, including Boost, … Read more