Philips Semiconductors Introduces the PIP201-12M Integrated Power-Train Solution

Philips Semiconductors (San Jose, CA) has introduced an integrated power-train solution for next-generation CPU and other high-current DSP/ASIC voltage-regulator (module) applications. The new PIP201-12M is designed to integrate all power and driver functions required for a single-phase synchronous buck converter. Multi-phase architectures providing higher current capabilities are implemented by using one PIP201-12M for each phase. The device is compatible with industry-standard single- and multi-phase PWM controllers.

The PIP201-12M utilizes Amkor’s MicroLeadFrame package, a near-chip-scale, plastic-encapsulated package with a copper lead-frame substrate. The package offers Amkor's ExposedPad technology as a thermal enhancement.

"The PIP201-12M is the industry’s first economical voltage-regulator (module) power-train solution with performance that enables designers to remove costly output bulk capacitors by driving system switching frequencies up to 1MHz," said Bob Gee, product marketing manager of business line power products at Philips Semiconductors. "With the PIP201-12M, Philips Semiconductors is leveraging its expertise in state-of-the-art technologies to meet the ever-increasing demands placed on designers by power-hungry microprocessors."

The PIP201-12M is now available in samples worldwide, with volume production expected in December 2001.