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Product
Overview
California Micro Devices introduces the CM3121 and CM3132 Linear
Regulators designed specifically for VCORE
and VDDQ/VTT
power applications. These devices provide a complete power solution
for DDR-I and DDR-II memory and system-on-chip applications. The
CM3132 features three independent all linear regulators which
provide a complete power solution for applications requiring a
CPU VCORE
supply and a VDDQ
and VTT
supply for DDR-I memory. The CM3121 offers a complete power solution
for both DDR-I and DDR-II memory applications, featuring two all
linear regulators for VDDQ
and VTT
supply requirements. These devices are ideal for power applications
typically found in today's consumer electronics and communications
systems.
The CM3121 and CM3132 are both available in a
thermally enhanced 8 lead PSOP package with an integrated heat
spreader on the bottom side of the chip which provides excellent
thermal dissipation into a PCB heat sink. Both devices are available
with either eutectic (lead based) or lead free finishing. |
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Features
CM3132 Triple Voltage Regulator
The
CM3132 provides an integrated power solution for a CPU core and
DDR-I memory for consumer and other embedded applications. It
features three independent linear regulators for VCORE,
VDDQ and
VTT supply
regulation. The VCORE
regulator can supply up to 1.5A of current. The SENSE_CORE pin
controls the VCORE
output voltage and when tied to GND, sets the VCORE
output at the default voltage of 1.5V. The SENSE_CORE pin can
also be tied to a resistor divider to set the CPU core voltage
in the range 1.2V to 1.8V. The VDDQ
regulator, which is capable of supplying up to 1.5A of output
current, is internally set to 2.50V. The
VTT regulator
output voltage is always one half the VDDQ
voltage. A capacitor should be connected to each of the three
outputs.
There are two enable pins, EN_CORE
and EN_DDR.
When EN_CORE
is set high, the CORE regulator is disabled. When EN_DDR
is set high, the two DDR regulators are disabled to minimize overall
system power dissipation when memory is in standby mode. These
two enable pins allow power sequencing of the DDR and CORE regulator
blocks independently.
CM3121 Dual Linear Voltage Regulator
for DDR-I/-II Memory Applications
The
CM3121 provides a complete power solution for DDR-I and DDR-II
memory systems in consumer and other embedded applications. It
features two linear regulators for VDDQ
and VTT
supply regulation. The VDDQ
regulator, which is capable of supplying up to 1.5A of output
current, is internally set to a default output voltage of 2.50V,
ideal for DDR-I memory requirements. By tying the SENSE_VDDQ
input to a voltage divider network, the VDDQ
output can be set for DDR-II memory or other adjustable output
applications. The VTT
regulator output voltage is always one half the VDDQ
voltage. The CM3121 features a SENSE_VTT
input which can be used to control the VTT
output voltage accuracy.
The CM3121 incorporates a single enable pin, EN_DDR.
When this input is set high, the two DDR regulators are disabled
to minimize overall system power dissipation when memory is in
standby mode. This pin allows power sequencing of the DDR regulator
block when required.
The CM3121 features a FAULT
output which goes low whenever either of the two regulators goes
into current limit mode, the input voltage drops to far or if
an over temperature condition occurs.
The features of the CM3132 and CM3121 are as follows:
- Fully integrated power solution for a CPU core
and DDR-I memory ICs (CM3132) or DDR-I/-II memory ICs only (CM3121)
- Lowest system cost and smallest footprint with
just one external capacitor for each output
- Three linear regulators for VCORE,
VDDQ, and VTT
(CM3132) or two linear regulators for VDDQ
and VTT supplies (CM3121)
- CM3132's VCORE
output supplies up to 1.5A, VDDQ
output up to 1.5A, VTT output up
to 0.5A
- CM3121's VDDQ output
supplies up to 1.5A , VTT output
up to 0.5A
- Adjustable or default VCORE
output voltages (1.5V)
- Adjustable or default VDDQ
output voltages (2.5V)
- Highly accurate VTT
source-sink regulator output follows VDDQ
at VDDQ/2 ±25mV
- Over-temperature and reverse current protection
- Overcurrent protection for all regulators
- CM3121's FAULT
output indicates over-current, under-voltage or over-temperature
conditions
- Available in PSOP-8 package with integrated
heat spreader
- Eutectic and lead free versions available
Product
Applications
The CM3132 and CM3121 are suitable for a number of consumer applications
using a core CPU and/or DDR-I memories, including:
- Set top boxes, DVD players and game consoles
- Digital TVs and flat panel displays
- Printers and digital projectors
- Embedded and communications systems
Sampling,
Pricing and Availability
The CM3132 and CM3121 are currently
sampling along with evaluation boards. The CM3132 is priced at
$1.16 each and the CM3121 is priced at $0.77 each in 1000 unit
quantities. Volume roduction is scheduled for Q4 CY2004.
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| CM3121 Evaluation Board |
CM3132 Evaluation Board |
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