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Powering the latest ARM Cortex processors
Clive Maxfield3/12/2012 10:53 AM EDT
I just heard from the folks at Texas Instruments about their TPS65k family of Power Management Units (PMUs)…
The guys and gals at TI say that these PMUs offer highly integrated single-chip power solutions for the latest Cortex and DSP processors.
The PMUs will power the different processor rails, in the correct sequencing and with the right default voltages. Also, the available reference-designs and schematics provide you the answers on how to connect the different pins.
In fact they’ve published a PMU flyer 1Q12 for embedded processors.
The most recent additions to the TI PMU family are as follows:
TWL6032 (power) + TWL6041 (audio): OMAP 4 dedicated PMUs
Two highly-integrated PMUs dedicated for the latest OMAP4460/70 releases.
TPS65910: Flexible Cortex A8 PMU
Ideal for Cortex A8 processors from TI and other vendors.
TPS659113: High-Current PMU for Cortex Quad A9
Unique PMU integrating a 10-A DC/DC controller. Targeting Cortex Quad A9 and DSP + ARM processors.
TPS650250: highly flexible PMU for ARM11 and Cortex A8
Basic PMU integrating 3 DC/DC converters and 3 LDOs. All output voltages adjustable with simple resistor dividers. Also automotive qualified.
Please visit www.ti.com/pmu and/or www.ti.com/processorpower for more details.
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The guys and gals at TI say that these PMUs offer highly integrated single-chip power solutions for the latest Cortex and DSP processors.
The PMUs will power the different processor rails, in the correct sequencing and with the right default voltages. Also, the available reference-designs and schematics provide you the answers on how to connect the different pins.
In fact they’ve published a PMU flyer 1Q12 for embedded processors.
The most recent additions to the TI PMU family are as follows:
TWL6032 (power) + TWL6041 (audio): OMAP 4 dedicated PMUs
Two highly-integrated PMUs dedicated for the latest OMAP4460/70 releases.
TPS65910: Flexible Cortex A8 PMU
Ideal for Cortex A8 processors from TI and other vendors.
TPS659113: High-Current PMU for Cortex Quad A9
Unique PMU integrating a 10-A DC/DC controller. Targeting Cortex Quad A9 and DSP + ARM processors.
TPS650250: highly flexible PMU for ARM11 and Cortex A8
Basic PMU integrating 3 DC/DC converters and 3 LDOs. All output voltages adjustable with simple resistor dividers. Also automotive qualified.
Please visit www.ti.com/pmu and/or www.ti.com/processorpower for more details.
If you found this article to be interest, visit Microcontroller / MCU Designline where – in addition to my blogs on all sorts of "stuff" (also check out my Max's Cool Beans blog) – you will find the latest and greatest design, technology, product, and news articles with regard to all aspects of designing and using microcontrollers.
Also, you can obtain a highlights update delivered directly to your inbox by signing up for my weekly newsletter – just Click Here to request this newsletter using the Manage Newsletters tab (if you aren't already a member you'll be asked to register, but it's free and painless so don't let that stop you [grin]).
Last but certainly not least, make sure you check out all of the discussions and other information resources at MicrocontrollerCentral.com, including blogs by yours truly.
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