Fujitsu Microelectronics launches power management LSI

Bangalore

October 5th, 2007

Fujitsu Microelectronics has announced the development of a one-chip system
power management LSI for ultra-mobile PCs (UMPCs), to supply power to the
system, memory, and chipsets in UMPCs (Ultra Mobile PCs).

The MB39C308 complies with the upcoming version of the low power Intel
architecture (LPIA). It also meets the LPIA platform requirement of a
six-channel DC/DC converter control circuit, while integrating other peripheral
components onto the chip.

The DC/DC converter control circuits incorporated in the chip generate
voltages across six different channels and support power for memory, the chipset
and external systems such as wireless LAN, as required in the 2008 version of
the LPIA platform.

Also, a switching FET integrated in the MB39C308 can drive a current of 1.5
Amps to 3.5 Amps.

Launched in 2006, the market for UMPCs is likely to reach five million units
in 2008. Responding to the growing needs, Fujitsu plans to expand its line-up of
power management LSIs for UMPCs.