Power
Akros Offers First Integrated, 2kV-Isolated, Quad-Output Power SoC
Akros Silicon Inc. introduces an isolated quad-output digital power SoC that sets a new integration benchmark for the isolated DC-DCs that are used in a wide range of industrial, datacom, automotive, medical, residential gateway, display and other distributed power applications. Built around Akros' field-proven and patented GreenEdge™ digital isolation technology, the AS1454 eliminates the need for low-speed, bulky opto-couplers and integrates the functionality of up to eight separate ICs used in current implementations. This leads to a substantial reduction in design footprint and bill-of-material costs. The AS1454's built-in cross-isolation DC-DC timing management and digital power control delivers 92% DC-DC efficiency with excellent light-load efficiency management for energy-efficient, green-power applications. The result is a power SoC that delivers cost and energy savings—all while simplifying system designs with digital power and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) management fe
The With world-wide focus on energy saving initiatives, power subsystems play an increasingly value-added role in overall system design, said Amit Gattani, Network Power Business Unit Director for Akros Silicon. The AS14x4 product family allows our customers to address energy efficiency and lower cost requirements of next-generation equipment, while reducing system level design complexity and development costs. With the AS1454 platform solution, our customers can leverage Akros’ leadership in silicon to deliver cutting-edge products even under challenging budgets and cost targets.
The AS14x4 product family consists of the AS1454, AS1444, AS1434 and AS1424 devices that cover the gamut of system power and feature requirements. The AS1454/34 are I2C-capable with advanced system diagnostics and programmability features. AS14x4 products are available in footprint-compatible, 64-pin 9x9 QFN, Reduction of Hazardous Substance (RoHS)-compliant packages.