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Dialog Semiconductor Plc.: DIALOG SEMICONDUCTOR PIONEERS INTEGRATION
OF ARM PROCESSOR IN POWER MANAGEMENT ICS FOR NEXT GENERATION
SMARTPHONES
06.03.2012 / 07:55
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DIALOG SEMICONDUCTOR PIONEERS INTEGRATION OF ARM PROCESSOR IN POWER
MANAGEMENT ICS FOR NEXT GENERATION SMARTPHONES
World's first integration of 32-bit ARM processor in a mixed signal PMIC
adds intelligence to power control in quadcore handsets and beyond
Kirchheim/Teck, Germany, 6 March 2012 - Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB:
DLG), a provider of highly integrated innovative power management, audio
and short range wireless technologies, today announced that it has licensed
the ARM(R) Cortex(TM)-M0 processor for use in future generations of its
power management ICs (PMICs).
This is the first time a standard 32-bit processor has been integrated into
a mixed signal PMIC. The combination delivers superior digital processing
capabilities, enabling Dialog system-level PMICs to provide extensive power
control and precision battery management functions for portable devices.
These PMICs are aimed at high-end multicore application processor-based
platforms and deliver industry leading performance and efficiency,
significantly increasing battery life.
Jalal Bagherli, CEO at Dialog said: 'By embedding an efficient 32-bit
processor core into a PMIC we push the boundaries of system power design
and bring sophisticated digital control to the world of smartphone design.'
Tudor Brown, President of ARM said: 'Through partnering with Dialog we have
opened a brand new application area for ARM processors in a smartphone or
tablet design. Dialog is at the forefront of highly integrated power
management systems. I am convinced that the availability of sophisticated
ARM processor-based PMICs will make a real impact on the user experience
delivered by next generation devices.'
Dialog PMICs enable manufacturers to quickly and easily bring
power-optimised smartphones and tablets to market. The highly integrated
and configurable single chip devices deliver extended battery life, a
reduced bill of materials and increased system reliability.
The ARM Cortex-M0 processor is the smallest and lowest power ARM core
available. Its exceptionally low power, small silicon area and memory
footprint make it ideal for ultra low power MCU and mixed-signal
applications.
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For further information and reader enquiries:
Birgit Hummel, Dialog Semiconductor, Neue Strasse 95, D-73230
Kirchheim/Teck-Nabern, Germany.
Tel: +49 7021 805 412
Fax: +49 7021 805 200
E-mail: birgit.hummel@diasemi.com
Web: www.dialog-semiconductor.com
For editorial enquiries:
Rob Ashwell, Publitek Limited, 18 Brock Street, Bath, BA1 2LW, United
Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1225 470 000
E-mail: rob.ashwell@publitek.com
Note to editors:
Dialog Semiconductor creates highly integrated, mixed-signal integrated
circuits (ICs) optimised for personal portable, low energy short-range
wireless, lighting, display and automotive applications. The company
provides flexible and dynamic support, world-class innovation and the
assurance of dealing with an established business partner.
With its unique focus and expertise in energy efficient system power
management, and now with the recent addition of low energy short range
wireless and VoIP technology to the portfolio, Dialog brings decades of
experience to the rapid development of ICs for personal portable
applications including smartphones, tablet PCs, digital cordless phones and
gaming applications.
Dialog's power management processor companion chips are essential for
enhancing both the performance in terms of extended battery lifetime and
the consumers' multimedia experience. With world-class manufacturing
partners, Dialog operates a fabless business model.
Dialog Semiconductor plc is headquartered near Stuttgart with a global
sales, R&D and marketing organisation. In 2011, it had approximately $527
million in revenue and was one of the fastest growing European public
semiconductor companies. It currently has approximately 650 employees. The
company is listed on the Frankfurt (FWB: DLG) stock exchange and is a
member of the German TecDax index.
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Language: English
Company: Dialog Semiconductor Plc.
Tower Bridge House, St. Katharine's Way
E1W 1AA London
United Kingdom
Phone: +49 7021 805-412
Fax: +49 7021 805-200
E-mail: birgit.hummel@diasemi.com
Internet: www.diasemi.com
ISIN: GB0059822006
WKN: 927200
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard);
Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, München,
Stuttgart
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