NSC LP3970

January 2005
LP3970
Power Management Unit for Advanced Application
Processors
General Description
Features
The LP3970 is a multi-function, programmable Power Management Unit, designed especially for advanced application
processors. The LP3970 has been optimized for low power
handheld applications PMU provides 11 low dropout, low
noise linear regulators, two DC/DC magnetic buck regulators, a back-up battery charger and 4 GPO’s. A high speed
serial interface is included to program individual regulator
output voltages as well on/off control.
n Compatible with advanced applications processors
n Additional buck regulator for powering high current
peripheral devices
n 11 LDOs for powering Internal processor functions and
I/O’s
n Backup battery charger for Lithium and
Lithium-Manganese coin cell batteries
n Automatic switching to backup battery
n High speed serial interface for independent control of
device functions and settings
n Precision internal reference
n Thermal overload protection
n Current overload protection
n 48-lead 7x7x0.8 mm LLP package
n Software Programmable Low Noise LDO’s
Key Specifications
Buck regulators
n Programmable VOUT from 0.8 to 3.5 V
n Up to 95% Efficiency
n 600 mA output current
n +3% output voltage accuracy
LDO’s
n Programmable VOUT of 1.5-3.3 V
n +3% output voltage accuracy
n 100/150/300 mA output current
n 100 mV (typ) Dropout
Applications
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PDA phones
Smart phones
Personal Media Players
Digital Cameras
Simplified Application Circuit
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LP3970 Power Management Unit for Advanced Application Processors
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LP3970 Power Management Unit for Advanced Application Processors
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