New Power Management Controller from Dialog Semiconductor Targets Intel Cellular Platforms for WCDMA
KIRCHHEIM/TECK, Germany—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Feb. 25, 2004—
Dialog Semiconductor Plc (NASDAQ: DLGS, FWB: DLG), has
announced it will introduce a new power management controller aimed at
high-functionality single and dual mode wideband CDMA as well as
GSM/GPRS smartphones. The new controller, code named 'Arava', was
developed with Intel Corporation as part of the ongoing development
and marketing initiative between Dialog Semiconductor and Intel to
support existing and future Intel(R) Personal Internet Client
Architecture (Intel(R) PCA) system level products.
The Arava device will support the new cellular processor family
from Intel codenamed "Hermon" disclosed by Intel at the 3GSM Congress
in Cannes this week, as well as the upcoming Bulverde processor.
Roland Pudelko, CEO & president, said, "Arava is part of a growing
family of power management controller ICs from Dialog Semiconductor,
addressing a variety of requirements from entry-level or mid-range
phones, all the way to premium smartphones and personal digital
assistants (PDAs) or communicators with highly sophisticated
multimedia and internet capabilities. The key distinction between this
and our previous devices launched as part of this initiative, the
DA9010 and the DA9031, is that Arava will be specifically aimed at the
premium phone handsets on dual mode wideband CDMA networks, and
high-end PDA/communicator devices."
As with other products in this series of power management
controller ICs, Arava will provide all the necessary power management
functions for advanced handset designs, including support for an
applications processor (Bulverde) as well as the main communications
processor (Hermon).
The device, which connects directly to the battery, provides
stable, low noise supplies for all core circuits within the phone,
with additional regulators for enhanced application capabilities such
as Bluetooth modules(TM), camera modules, and SD memory cards. All the
supplies are fed using high performance low dropout (LDO) voltage
regulators using Dialog Semiconductor's patented Smart Mirror(TM)
technology, which offers very low quiescent current consumption and
high power supply rejection performance.
Details of Arava will be announced in the second half of 2004.
Information about Dialog Semiconductor
Dialog Semiconductor develops and supplies power management, audio
and imaging technology, delivering innovative mixed signal standard
products as well as application specific IC solutions for wireless,
automotive and industrial applications. The company's expertise in
mixed signal design, with products manufactured entirely in CMOS
technology, enhances the performance and features of wireless,
hand-held and portable electronic products. Its technology is also
used in intelligent control circuits in automotive and industrial
applications. Dialog Semiconductor Plc is headquartered near
Stuttgart, Germany with additional design facilities in the UK, the
USA, Austria and Japan. The company is listed on the Frankfurt Stock
Exchange Prime Standard (DLG) and on the NASDAQ (DLGS).
Contact:
Dialog Semiconductor
Birgit Hummel
Telephone +49-7021-805-412
Fax +49-7021-805-200
E-mail birgit.hummel@diasemi.com
www.Dialog-Semiconductor.com
