The chipset combines a power management IC, clock generator IC, and input/output hub IC. This platform-dedicated packaged offer from the ROHM Group enhances ease of design and reduces complexity, assuring time-to-market for customers with embedded applications.

ROHM’s PMIC supplies all of the voltage rails required not only for the Intel®Atom™ processor E6xx series and the Intel® Platform Controller Hub EG20T, but also for the DDR2 memory and BIOS-storage SPI flash connected to the Intel® chip. Furthermore, it controls start-up and power-down sequencing that eliminates the need for an external microcontroller or a CPLD required in most conventional x86 processor designs.

ROHM’s CGIC is ideal for Intel® Atom™ processor E6xx series-based designs since it alone provides all of the clocks needed by the Intel® chip and the controller hub, as well as by commonly employed external devices such as SATA, USB, etc.

OKI Semiconductor has developed two kinds of application-specific input/output hubs, the ML7223(V) and ML7213. The former is intended for telecom terminal applications such as web-enabled media phones. It integrates a rich collection of industry-standard I/O’s such as USBs, SATA, SD-Host, UART as well as application-specific functions including an IPsec hardware accelerator and echo and noise cancellers for hands-free operation. The latter, ML7213, was developed primarily for in-vehicle infotainment applications. The built-in MediaLB^®, SDVO converter and video input interface, along with the above-mentioned industry-standard I/O’s, reduce valuable board space while contributing to reduced bill of materials.

A reference board that simplifies customer development is also available.