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µPMIC for Multimedia Application Processors Provides High Integration in a 2.5mm x 3.0mm WLP

	µPMIC increases battery life and performance for application processors. [High-resolution images: ]

Maxim's new power-management IC includes a highly efficient buck converter, five LDOs, a Hi-Speed USB switch, and a load switch-all in a compact wafer-level package.

SUNNYVALE, CA—May 13, 2010—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX8893, a highly integrated µPMIC for multimedia application processors. This device includes one high-efficiency step-down converter, three low-noise LDOs, two low-supply-current LDOs, one low-on-resistance load switch, and one Hi-Speed USB switch-all in a 2.5mm x 3.0mm, 30-bump wafer-level package (WLP). This integration saves space and cost without sacrificing design flexibility. All regulators and switches have individual enable pins that allow designers to turn on/off different functional blocks to save power and extend battery life. Its high level of integration and functional block enable control make the MAX8893 a complete power-management solution for multimedia application processors in portable devices such as cellular handsets.

For enhanced performance, the integrated LDOs provide low 45µV_RMS output noise and a low dropout of only 100mV at 100mA (LDOs 1,4 and 5), as well as a very low, 21µA ground current for longer battery life. These LDOs have programmable output voltages for ease of use in numerous applications. The 4MHz buck converter allows ultra-small external components and features dynamic voltage-scaling (DVS) control of the ramp rate (from 1mV/µs to 12mV/µs). The load switch features ultra-low on-resistance (50mΩ, min) and operates from an input voltage of 0.8V to 2.4V.

Pricing for the MAX8993 starts at $1.95 (1000-up, FOB USA). A user-friendly evaluation kit is available to speed designs.

Maxim Integrated Products is a publicly traded company that designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance semiconductor products. The Company was founded over 25 years ago with the mission to deliver innovative analog and mixed-signal engineering solutions that add value to its customers' products. To date, it has developed over 6300 products serving the industrial, communications, consumer, and computing markets.

Maxim reported revenue in excess of $1.6 billion for fiscal 2009. A Fortune 1000 company, Maxim is included in the Nasdaq 100, the Russell 1000, and the MSCI USA indices. For more information, go to www.maxim-ic.com.