TINI® Power SoCs analog integration technology provides space for new functions in mobile platforms. It combines power and system functions into a single chip to save board space, reduce the bill of materials, and improve performance. It also integrates a microcontroller and memory to offload the applications processor and allow one design to be ported across multiple platforms. Additionally, it extends battery life and reduces heat with highly efficient power-management functions. The technology leverages a broad portfolio of high-performance building blocks, including advanced IP cores like ModelGauge™, FlexSound®, and TacTouch®.
The TINI Power SoC combines power, analog, mixed‑signal audio, touch‑screen control, battery management and a microcontroller on a single chip, saving board space, reducing bill of materials, and improving performance for smartphones and tablets. It leverages Maxim's BCD process technology to integrate a broad portfolio of high‑performance building blocks.
The leaflet lists the available functional blocks: power‑management converters, LED drivers and LDOs; battery‑charging and protection circuits; audio codecs and amplifiers; various interfaces such as I²C, SPI, USB and LVDS; memory options; microcontrollers (MAXQ®, 8051, ARM®, DSP); and sensors for touch, proximity, ambient light and more.
| Power Management Blocks | DC‑DC converters, LED drivers, LDOs, charge pumps |
|---|---|
| Battery Management Blocks | Chargers, fuel gauges, battery security/safety |
| Audio Functions | Audio codec, noise cancellation, jack sense, microphones, amplifiers |
| Interface Options | I²C, SPI, SPMI, 1‑Wire®, LVDS, USB, level translators, RS‑232 |
They combine power and system functions into a single chip, saving board space, reducing the bill of materials, and improving performance.
By integrating power, analog, mixed‑signal audio, touch‑screen, and battery management blocks, it frees up significant real estate on the PCB.
Maxim uses its proprietary BCD process technology to integrate the analog/mixed‑signal blocks.