PMIC enables power system reuse for multiple protocols

20th November 2015

IDT

Nat Bowers

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Integrated Device Technology has introduced a multi-channel PMIC which is optimised for eSSDs and designed to speed time-to-market and revenue. The P8300 is a flexible, highly programmable PMIC suitable for a broad set of data centre, enterprise and high-performance computing applications.

The P8300 can shorten time-to-market by enabling the reuse of power management subsystems across multiple protocols - SAS, SATA and PCIe - and form factors. Its innovative design delivers an effective power backup system that’s been proven in the field, as well as stability proven in 1st gen SSD products.

Sean Fan, Vice President and General Manager, Interface and Connectivity Division, IDT, commented: “The P8300 PMIC offers the ideal balance of cost and performance. The new device delivers distinct advantages for companies developing products in compute-intensive spaces such as data centre, enterprise computing and high-performance computing.”

Key features of the P8300 include:

Dual inputs (3.3/5 and 12V) that support PCIe, SATA, and SAS interfaces for multiple form factors and applications ;
An integrated 35V-compliant power backup system for mission-critical data centre applications;
Six buck regulators, two of which can act as buck controllers to drive external FETs for higher power applications; and
A buck-boost regulator for end applications including power back up systems.

“The end user market for eSSD products has seen rapid growth and that growth is expected to continue for the foreseeable future,” said Jeff Janukowicz, Research Vice President, Solid State Drives and Enabling Technologies, IDC. “It’s a highly competitive space and vendors who can demonstrate differentiated value could reap significant benefits by gaining a foothold in the eSSD market.”

The P8300 is sampling now. It will be available in a 7x7mm TQFN-56 package at a cost of $5.20 each in lots of 1,000.