Tuesday, July 29, 2014

IC Solutions for Automotive Infotainment Systems

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Pericom Delivers: IC Solutions for Automotive Infotainment Systems


Featured Online Article

Driving the Digital Car with Analog Components
Today’s new cars get decent mileage, are relatively safe and are considered stylish, so auto OEMs must add something special to stand out. Car tech is the cornerstone differentiator of many automobile companies’ product offerings. Lately the “killer features” that consumers want and will pay extra for include tech packages such as: an in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system with smartphone integration, rear seat LCDs, and all-around cameras for safety (More...)

Broad Portfolio for Automotive Infotainment Applications
Infotainment systems include more than LCDs, operating systems, and a multimedia SoC. They need buses, bridges, and all the usual digital components found in every embedded system. But they also need analog timers, buffers, clock generators…and a way to boost signals in the noisy EMI environment of the modern car.

Explore many timing, power, and all I/O ICs for your infotainment system that your customers and their end customers want.
http://www.pericom.com/applications/automotive/

Featured Portfolio

PCIe Clock Generators
  • Supports Gen2/Gen3
  • 2 outputs or 4 outputs
  • AEC-Q -100 qualified
32KHz XOs
  • Reduced size 2.0x1.6mm = Board Saving >30%
  • 2ms start up
  • Low power <10µA
  • Tight stability of ±20ppm over temperature
  • AEC-Q -200 qualified
USB Charging
  • Charging phones without the need for USB Host Controller
  • 3x faster charging solution than others
Video Decoders
  • The only decoder with Adaptive Equalization to extend signal range and improve quality without the need of costly amps that decrease MTBF.
  • Broad portfolio with HDMI and DisplayPort solutions
Signal ReDrivers
  • PCIe, USB 3.0, SATA/SAS, HDMI protocol support
  • Broad portfolio to support system needs
LVDS

Broad family of LVDS drivers, receivers, transceivers, cross-points, clock/data distribution, and repeaters to meet I/O interface requirements

Bus Switches

Industry's best solution for 1.8V to 3.3V device communications:
  • Near-Zero propagation delay through 5 ohm
  • Isolation (3-state) to voltage/current
  • Low power consumption
  • Fast Enable/Disable time

Blog

Baby, You Can Drive (the PCIe Clock In) My Car
Among all the fancy ARM-based SoCs and peripheral ICs in an IVI system, the humble PCI Express clock generator is what really drives the connected car.

With apologies to the Beatles, car tech is all the rage lately now that Apple’s CarPlay legitimizes running Apps in new cars. Although premium marques like BMW, Jaguar, (More...)



More Articles
 
Read two articles explaining the Evolution of Quartz Timing Technology across the years and how innovative changes have enabled us to develop the high-frequency systems, and the effect of the Frequency Drift issue in designing a communications system.

Learn how developers can select an appropriate timing source that balances cost vs temperature compensation solutions
The Evolution of Quartz Timing Technology

Minimize Frequency Drift in Crystals
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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

PERFECT TIMING – Complete Quartz and Silicon Timing Solutions


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Pericom Delivers Complete Quartz and Silicon Timing Solutions

Pericom is the only timing vendor with fully vertically integrated XO/XTAL factories and silicon IC design all under one roof!

This unique capability enables us to provide a complete Timing Tree of cost effective quartz and silicon based products for your platform!
  • True alternate source for quartz oscillators (own Oscillator IC)
  • Cost benefits of getting full Timing bundle
     


Complete Timing Tree

Featured Product Families
  • <0.1ps jitter
  • Various package sizes (down to 3.2 x 2.5mm)
32kHz XO
  • Down to 2.0 x 1.6mm size, board saving >30%
  • 2ms start up
  • Low power <10µA
  • Tight stability of ±20ppm over temperature
HiFlex Clock Generators/Synthesizers
  • ~0.3ps jitter
  • Selectable outputs and frequencies
Clock Buffers
  • Selectable outputs and voltages
  • 30fs additive jitter
  • Up to 6GHz max frequency
PCIe Clocks Buffer / PCIe Clock Generators
  • Broad portfolio
  • Low jitter
Real Time Clock
  • Low current ≤ 300nA
  • RTC with Integrated 32.768kHz Crystal
  • I2C and 3-Wire Interface
  • Smallest package (DFN 3 x 2 mm)
             
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40GbE Timing Solution
A very precise clock source with less than 0.3pps maximum jitter for 40Gb Ethernet applications.

Blog
PCI Express clock generator is what really drives the connected car.   More...

Articles

Read two articles explaining the Evolution of Quartz Timing Technology across the years and how innovative changes have enabled us to develop the high-frequency systems, and the effect of the Frequency Drift issue in designing a communications system, how developers can select an appropriate timing source that balances cost vs temperature compensation.
Evolution of Quartz Timing Technology
Minimize Frequency Drift in Crystal
 
1545 Barber Lane Milpitas, CA 95035 | pericom@pericom.com | www.pericom.com

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Micro USB Port Charger Detection with OVP and OCP Protection

Pericom at Embedded World
Pericom introduces a range of products at the Embedded World:
February 25-27, 2014 Nuremberg, Germany


Products

The PI3USB9281 provides external detection for any USB-device and offers OVP (>6.8VA), OCP (>1.7A), and VBUS protection to withstand up to 28V. Device's ID connector interface can detect standard accessory or can be customized to detect specific accessories. It also detects various chargers available in the market, including car-chargers per the CEA936 spec. and non-charger accessories such as MHL and OTG. The PI3USB9281 also integrates a power switch with over-voltage and over-current protection. It is a USB2.0 data switch with 1.2GHz bandwidth and provides good eye diagram.
   
  • Latest chargers supported by the PI3USB9281:
    • 12W Apple (5V, 2.4A), 10W Apple (5V, 2A), 5W Apple (5V, 1A)
    • Samsung FAST charge
  • Integrated Power FET
  • USB BC1.2 – CDP, USB BC1.2 – SDP, USB BC1.2 – DCP
  • Additional micro-B connector interface for non-charging sources such as USB OTG and MHL
  • I2C programmability on all port registers by embedded controller
  • Small Package: CSP 1.5 x 2.0 - 15L
PT7M61xx Series – Ultra Low Power Voltage Detectors
The PT7M61xx series of ultra low power voltage detectors monitor battery, power supply and system voltages, provide excellent circuit reliability and low cost by eliminating external components and adjustments when monitoring nominal system voltages. The device offers with a propagation delay of 17μs.
  • Highly accurate: 1.5% (25°C)
  • Three output stage options: Push-pull with active-low output, Push-pull with active-high output, Open drain with active-low output
  • Low power consumption: 1μA @ 3.6V Vcc, Operating voltage range: 1.2V ~ 5.5V
  • Detect voltage range: 1.8 to 5V in 100mV increment
  • Operating temperature range: -40°C to + 85°C   
Other Products


PI6C49X0201 – 1:1 Differential to LVCMOS/LVTTL Translator
PI6C49X0201 Translator High Performance Buffer provides 1:1 Differential to LVCMOS/LVTTL. The small 8-lead SOIC footprint is ideal for use in applications with limited board space.
  • One LVCMOS/ LVTTL output
  • Differential CLK/nCLK input pair
  • CLK/nCLK pair can accept the following differential input levels: LVPECL, LVDS, LVHSTL, SSTL, HCSL
  • Output frequency: 360MHz
  • Part-to-part skew: 500ps (maximum)
  • Additive phase jitter, RMS: 0.09ps (typical), 3.3V output
  • Full 3.3V and 2.5V operating supply
  • -40°C to 85°C ambient operating temperature

Application Note

High Speed Layout Guideline
As transmission data rate increases rapidly, any flaws and/or mis-matches on PCB layout are amplified in terms of signal integrity. Layout guideline for high-speed transmission is highlighted in this application note.


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Pericom's 40GbE Timing Solution
Pericom’s ultra-low jitter (0.2ps max @10k to 1MHz) crystal oscillators UX series fulfill the requirements of today’s networking chipsets with extra margin. Pericom’s crystal oscillators UX series are able to provide lower jitter with over 30% jitter margins to tolerate the use of clock buffers and additive jitter from the system. 
  


Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Save Over 30% Board Footprint with Industry's Smallest 32.768kHz Crystal Oscillator


Industry's Smallest 32.768kHz
Crystal Oscillator


Very low power <80µA and tightest stability ±20ppm

Today's electronic components used in miniature devices are required to be smaller, faster and more reliable. Pericom introduces the industry's smallest 32.768 kHz KM series crystal oscillator with dimension only 2.0mm x 1.6mm. Its foot print saves over 30% of board space comparing with devices currently available on the market. The KM series is an additional size option available to Pericom's customers.

Key Parameters

FamilyVDD (V)Temp Range
(°C)
Stability
(ppm)
Start up
Time (ms)
Idd Max. (µA)
KM Series1.8/2.5/3.3-40 to 85±20~50280

Benefits
  • Small footprint 2.0mm x 1.6mm - save board space
    KM seriesvs. AT Cut XO 2.5mm x 2.0mmvs. TF XO 3.2mm x 1.5mm
    Area Saving (%)36%33%
  • Tight stability - maintain timing signal and reference accuracy
  • Fast start up time - provide stable clock signal for a very short transition time from cold start

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Pericom - Enabling Serial Connectivity

Pericom Semiconductor enables serial connectivity with the industry’s most complete solutions with products spanning analog, digital, and mixed-signal integrated circuits, for all your Connectivity, Signal Integrity, and Timing needs.
Pericom at Embedded World
February 25-27, 2014 Nurnberg, Germany
Pericom at Embedded world conference
Products
PI7C9X2G404SL - 4-port, 4 lane PCIe2.1
PI7C9X2G304SL
- 3-port, 4-lane PCIe2.1
PI79X2G303EL
- 3-port, 3-lane PCIe2.1

PCIe Gen2 Packet Switch with integrated clock buffers, lowest power dissipation, smallest package, and industrial temperature is an excellent solution for wireless Set-top box/Home Gateway and a broad range of embedded applications such as MFP, Industrial PC, Medical Devices, Surveillance, POS, NAS, and others.
PCIe switch
Video surveillance
Point of sale
MFP
Medical device
  • PCISIG PCIe rev 2.1 certified
  • Integrated PCIe clock buffer for each downstream port
  • Low Power – 200mW Standby (Industry lowest), Low Latency – 150nS (typical)
  • 136 QFN 8x8mm (Industry smallest package), 128 LQFP 14x14mm
  • -40~+85°C industrial temperature
Application Notes
AN354 PT8A2516 - Simple Timer  – PT8A2516 is a mixed signal CMOS IC designed for simple timer application. The device's timing can be adjusted by the external R/C.
AN357 PT8A2544/PT8A2545 - Universal Timer  – PT8A2544/PT8A2545 is a mixed signal CMOS IC designed for a fixed timer to drive RELAY to implement safety power control. It supports 120/240V and 50/60Hz AC power supply. The device automatically shuts off load in order to prevent undesired condition of the system. Internal timer is capable of several timer settings, such as 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, 1.5 hours, 2 hours, etc.
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Application Notes
Pericom Semiconductor provides application-oriented references to Networking and Telecommunications, Server, and Embeded Applications. Any product specific application note can be found on product details.

Cross Reference
Cross reference search is a search service which offers you suitable Pericom's products for other manufacturers' products. Search for thousands of Pericom parts from Timing ICs to ReDriver high-performance signal conditioning ICs.
Collateral
The Pericom Product Overview catalog presents overview information about Pericom's solutions in Connectivity, Signal Integrity, and Timing products with the highlighted part lists.
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Pericom Semiconductor Overview (Solution Pamphlet)

Monday, January 27, 2014

Twelve Leading Companies Collaborate to Broaden Industry Support & Knowledge on a Critical New Storage Technology

San Jose, CA (January 27, 2014) – Twelve leading Non-Volatile DIMM (NVDIMM) vendors have formed the NVDIMM Special Interest Group (NVDIMM SIG) to accelerate awareness and adoption of this technology in the marketplace.  The NVDIMM SIG is being organized as an open community under the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) Solid State Storage Initiative (www.snia.org/forums/sssi), which will provide logistical and promotional support for the SIG, and includes vendors AgigA Tech1, IDT, Inphi, Intel, Micron, Microsoft, Netlist1, Pericom1, Samsung, SK Hynix, SMART Modular Technologies, and Viking Technology.  The SIG's first public activity will take place at a Storage Industry Summit focused on NVM Technology on January 28, 2014 during the SNIA Annual Members’ Symposium in San Jose, CA.

A Non-Volatile Dual In-line Memory Module (NVDIMM), is a computer memory module that retains data in the event of an unexpected power loss, planned shutdown or other system failure. The NVDIMM module combines multiple memory technologies (DRAM and flash), plus logic and an independent power source to ensure data protection or memory persistence. NVDIMMs can also be used to improve application performance, data security and to enhance both SSD endurance and reliability.

"The emergence of Solid State Storage and Non-Volatile Memory technologies represents perhaps the most profound discontinuity the storage industry has seen, driving fundamental changes in computer and storage system architectures. SNIA has addressed this with a number of standards and education initiatives," said David Dale, SNIA Chairman. "We welcome and support the creation of the NVDIMM SIG to help the industry along the path to Storage Class Memory."

The NVDIMM SIG will:
·         Provide education on how system vendors can "design-in" NVDIMMs.
·         Communicate existing industry standards, and areas for vendor differentiation.
·         Help technology and solution vendors whose products integrate NVDIMMs to communicate their benefits and value to the greater market.
·         Develop vendor-agnostic user perspective case studies, best practices, and vertical industry requirements to help both end user customers and vendors understand how products and solutions can meet performance, cost, and efficiency goals.

“As NVDIMM adoption begins to ramp in the marketplace, there is a need for education and understanding of the benefits that NVDIMM technology can bring," said Adrian Proctor, Acting Chair of the NVDIMM SIG from Viking Technology. "The NVDIMM SIG will help to bring together our clients, colleagues, and the community to ensure an ecosystem that enables ease of adoption for NVDIMMs."

The NVDIMM SIG will participate in a Storage Industry Summit themed The Future of Computing - The Convergence of Memory and Storage through Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) January 28, 2014 at the Sainte Claire Hotel in San Jose CA. This event, held during the SNIA Annual Members’ Symposium, will offer critical insights into NVM and storage. Registration for the Summit, and for the Symposium, is complimentary.  The full agenda is at http://snia.org/events/symp2014.

A new webpage under the Solid State Storage Technology Community on the SNIA website www.snia.org/forums/sssi/nvdimmprovides a knowledge resource for presentations, white papers, FAQs, and webcasts on NVDIMM contributed by SIG companies. Materials from the Storage Industry Summit will also be available on this page. For those interested in joining the NVDIMM SIG, please contact sssi-chair@snia.org.

NVDIMM SIG Member Quotes:

AgigA Tech:

Ron Sartore, AgigA Tech founder and CEO, stated, “AgigA Tech first started development of NVDIMM technology in 2007, having been founded with the sole mission to solve system performance issues posed by conventional memories. We are pleased to see the technology mature from those early days with the formation of this industry consortium. NVDIMMs today are gaining significant momentum as a new class of high-performance persistence storage, and we are eager to work with the NVDIMM Special Interest Group to enable broader adoption of the technology."

IDT:

Rami Sethi, VP/GM Memory Interface Products, IDT, stated, "As the market for NVDIMMs develops, system integrators and end users can benefit greatly from a community of industry experts, such as IDT, that develop and evangelize solutions for the ecosystem. As part of the NVDIMM Special Interest Group, we look forward to leveraging our extensive knowledge of memory interfaces to develop and promote standards and practices for NVDIMMs."

Inphi:

Nigel Alvares, senior director of marketing, Inphi, stated, "Inphi is committed to delivering innovative interconnect architecture solutions that scale to exceed the aggressive requirements of next-generation software-defined data centers.  Through the NVDIMM Special Interest Group, we look forward to promoting the value of persistent memory and are committed to deliver the most-effective solutions for wide industry adoption."

Micron:

Robert Feurle, Micron’s vice president for DRAM Marketing, stated,  “Micron customers are looking for a turn-key solution for environments that require persistent DRAM capability for frequent access to big data.   NVDIMMs provide performance, cost, and data-security advantages for enterprise-class server and storage applications. We are eager to be involved in this new Special Interest Group to further tout the benefits of and standards around NVDIMMs in the market today.”

Netlist:

Devon Park, VP of Marketing at Netlist, stated, “Netlist is pleased to support SNIA and the NVDIMM Special Interest Group. As the pioneer in NVDIMM in RAID applications for over a decade, Netlist is committed to the widespread adoption of NVDIMM in main memory to accelerate application performance in servers and storage."

Pericom:

Kay Annamalai, Pericom’s Director of Marketing, stated, “Pericom is pleased to be part of NVDIMM Special Interest Group to promote the rapid adoption of NVDIMM technology in the emerging server and storage platforms. Pericom is enabling the design of DDR3/4 NVDIMM with our high performance switching technology.”


SMART Modular Technologies:

Mike Rubino, VP of Engineering, SMART Modular Technologies, stated, "SMART is pleased to offer its support to SNIA and the NVDIMM Special Interest Group.  The SIG will help benefit many OEMs who want to adopt NVDIMMs by providing a broad base of support resources.  SMART’s dedicated NVDIMM engineering team has worked through many NVDIMM usage scenarios over the last five years.  This industry collaboration demonstrates that NVDIMM technology is ready to move to more widespread adoption."

Viking Technology:

Adrian Proctor, Vice President of Marketing, Viking Technology, stated, "Not since the introduction of flash based SSD’s have we seen a technology that that can have such a profound impact on server and storage application performance.  The intent of this Special Interest Group is to communicate the benefits and value prop of NVDIMMs, facilitating the adoption of this technology into enterprise computing and storage. Viking Technology is committed to leading the endeavor and driving the technology advancements required for widespread adoption.”

About SNIA

The Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) is a not–for–profit global organization, made up of some 400 Member companies spanning virtually the entire storage industry. SNIA’s mission is to lead the storage industry worldwide in developing and promoting standards, technologies, and educational services to empower organizations in the management of information. To this end, the SNIA is uniquely committed to delivering standards, education, and services that will propel open storage networking solutions into the broader market. For additional information, visit the SNIA web site at http://www.snia.org. For more information about the SNIA NVM initiatives, visit http://www.snia.org/forums/sssi.

About the SNIA Solid State Storage Initiative (SSSI)

The SNIA Solid State Storage Initiative (SSSI) fosters the growth and success of the market for solid state storage in both enterprise and client environments. Members of the SSSI work together to promote the development of technical standards and tools, educate the IT communities about solid state storage, perform market outreach that highlights the virtues of solid state storage, and collaborate with other industry associations on solid state storage technical work. SSSI member companies represent a variety of segments in the IT industry.