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Alpha and Omega Semiconductor
475 Oakmead Parkway, Sunnyvale, California 94085 USA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Mina Galvan
Tel: 408.789.3233
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Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces its first 2.38 mOhm Device
for Battery Protection
Ultra Low Rss keeps voltage drop and temperature rise to a minimum level
SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 21, 2016 – Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) (Nasdaq: AOSL), a designer,
developer and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs, today announced the release of
AOC3862, a common-drain 12V dual n-channel MOSFET with an ultra-low on-resistance, typical 2.38 mOhm at 4.5V gate
drive. This new device offers the best-in-class source-to-source on-resistance (Rsson), giving the battery protection circuit
designer the lowest voltage drop and temperature rise in the protection circuit module. Additional backside protection of the
AlphaDFN™ family provides added reliability and safety when mounting the small devices onto the PCB. The new device is
particularly suitable for the protection circuit in high capacity battery packs, which are used in almost all new smart phones.
In the design of smart phone battery packs, two technical factors have completely changed the protection circuit design
during the past two years. First, a higher charging current is applied to charge the battery in a shorter time. Second, designers
are utilizing as much space as possible to fit in more-active battery cells. These factors present additional challenges to
protection board designers, to control the temperature rise to a minimum level within tighter board space. AOC3862 has very
low Rss, typically 2.38 mOhm at 4.5V gate drive and 2.5 mOhm at 3.8V gate drive. This is realized by the reduction of both
channel resistance and distribution resistance. The part is offered in a 3.55x1.77mm AlphaDFN package. This package
technology further enhances power dissipation while providing protection to the chip for easier and safer handling when
surface mounting.
"Keeping a low temperature in the battery pack is critical for longer battery life and safer operation. A battery protection
board is shielded in a very limited space inside the battery pack, so thermal dissipation is always a big concern. AOC3862 is
designed as an ultra low Rss device. With this part, we provide designers a way to cut down thermal production at the root,
that is, to generate less temperature rise, before trying to dissipate it out," said Lei Feng, Sr. Marketing Director of MOSFET
product line at AOS.
Device Specification Table
Part
Number
VSS (V)
VGS (V)
AOC3862
12
8
RSS(ON)MAX
(mOhms)
RSS(ON)Typ
(mOhms)
4.5Vgs
3.8Vgs
4.5Vgs
2.5Vgs
3
3.2
2.38
2.5
Pricing and Availability
The AOC3862 is immediately available in production quantities with a lead-time of 12-14 weeks. The unit price for 1,000
pieces is $0.55.
Tel: 408.830.9742 • Fax: 408.830.9757 •www.aosmd.com
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About AOS
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited, or AOS, is a designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of power
semiconductors, including a wide portfolio of Power MOSFET, IGBT and Power IC products. AOS has developed extensive
intellectual property and technical knowledge that encompasses the latest advancements in the power semiconductor
industry, which enables us to introduce innovative products to address the increasingly complex power requirements of
advanced electronics. AOS differentiates itself by integrating its Discrete and IC semiconductor process technology, product
design, and advanced packaging know-how to develop high performance power management solutions. AOS's portfolio of
products targets high-volume applications, including portable computers, flat panel TVs, LED lighting, smart phones, battery
packs, consumer and industrial motor controls and power supplies for TVs, computers, servers and telecommunications
equipment. For more information, please visit www.aosmd.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and
projections of future performance based on management's judgment, beliefs, current trends, and anticipated product
performance. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, references to the efficiency and capability of new
products, and the potential to expand into new markets. Forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may
cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are
not limited to, the actual product performance in volume production, the quality and reliability of the product, our ability to
achieve design wins, the general business and economic conditions, the state of the semiconductor industry, and other risks as
described in the Company's annual report and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the
Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future
results, level of activity, performance, or achievements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements. All information provided in this press release is as of today's date, unless otherwise stated, and AOS undertakes
no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
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