IDT introduces ultra-low power timing solutions for ultra-mobile PCs, extending battery life

Key Points:
• Customised timing devices operate from 1.5V, extending battery life for ultra-mobile computing
• Wireless range extended through reduction in electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference
• Over 50% smaller than existing devices

IDT® announces the availability of a family of ultra-low-power timing devices designed for use in ultra-mobile PCs (UMPCs). These ultra-low-power timing devices minimally require 1.5V power supply, as opposed to the 3.3V for standard timing devices, helping extend the battery life of the UMPC.

The IDT UMPC timing devices also help extend the wireless signal range of the UMPC and improve the bandwidth, resulting in faster data transfer rates and improving the end user’s mobile Internet experience. They do this by supporting spread spectrum for reducing electromagnetic interference (EMI) and supporting programmable slew rate for reducing radio frequency interference (RFI).

The IDT UMPC timing devices feature a 6mm by 6mm micro lead frame (MLF) package, making it 56 percent smaller than standard 8mm by 8mm packages, offering IDT customers a significantly reduced footprint on the board, thus reducing the overall size of the UMPC.

IDT also features pin-compatible UMPC timing devices for automotive and industrial applications. These devices are designed for use in applications such as automotive infotainment, embedded and automation systems that require an industrial operating temperature range (-40°C to +85°C).

The IDT family of UMPC timing devices (the 9UM9000 series and the 9UM700 series) is currently shipping in production and is available in 32 pins to 56 pins with QFN and SSOP packages. For additional information on the devices, visit www.idt.com/go/UMPC.

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