Power management is a critical consideration for industrial applications that can significantly impact system performance,
reliability, and cost-efficiency. Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMICs) play a vital role in regulating and delivering
power to various components within a system, including the processor and peripherals.
Designing an efficient power management
solution requires a deep understanding of the application's requirements and the available technologies and components. NXP
offers a comprehensive and scalable portfolio of energy management solutions, from the plug to the processor, designed to meet
the unique requirements of industrial applications.
NXP's PMICs
are designed to efficiently convert DC power to supply the system-on-chip (SoC) or processor and its associated peripherals.
These PMICs offer several key differentiators that set them apart from other solutions in the market.
Safe and Robust Architectures for Industrial Systems
A combination of advanced reliability, immunity to ESD and EMC and Fail Safe strategies are the key elements of functional
robustness and Functional Safety in industrial applications. NXP's PMICs are developed following a process that comply with IEC
61508 and ISO 26262 standards making them suitable for applications requiring functional safety compliance. The
FS26
family supports both ASIL B and ASIL D safety integrity levels and is also designed in ESS system compliant with SIL2 Industrial
level offering a scalable solution for various industrial applications. These devices incorporate features such as independent
monitoring circuitry, dedicated interfaces for microcontroller monitoring and built-in self-test mechanisms to ensure the
highest levels of safety integrity level and long mission profile reliability.
NXP PMICs can be configured via OTP to configure voltage, timings and system features, including functional safety management and safe state behavior
Dive Deeper. NXP PMICs are highly integrated, high-performance power management solutions for industrial, automotive and consumer applications. Read the
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Enabling Platform Design: Scalable and Flexible PMIC Solutions
Industrial applications come in various shapes and sizes each with unique power requirements. NXP's PMICs are designed to be
scalable and flexible allowing engineers to choose the right solution for their specific application. The
PF8100/PF8200 series features seven
high-efficiency buck converters and four linear regulators providing a highly configurable solution for powering processors,
memory and peripherals. This flexibility enables engineers to optimize their designs for performance, power efficiency and
cost-effectiveness.
Saving Energy: Low Power Modes and Gauge Drivers
NXP's PMICs offer low-power modes and gauge drivers to optimize power consumption and extend battery life in portable industrial
applications. The PCA9451A
is designed to support both 1-cell Li-Ion and Li-polymer battery portable applications and 5V adapter non-portable applications
making it an ideal choice for IoT devices and other battery-powered industrial systems. Engineers can fine-tune their power
management solution using dynamic voltage scaling and programmable power sequencing to achieve the best balance between
performance and power efficiency.
NXP PMICs provide scalable, robust and proven platform solutions for high-performance
applications processors, networking and other processors
NXP’s System Power: Matching Processor and Peripherals with PMICs for Optimized System Cost and Performance
Pairing the right PMIC with your processor is critical for optimal performance and cost efficiency. NXP's PMICs are designed
with specific processors in mind to reduce engineering risk while also reducing engineering time. When you have the rest of your
industrial hardware to design, why spend more time than you need managing power sequencing and supply requirements. NXP's
solutions address your requirements and ensure optimal power for your processor.
NXP provides optimized pairings for their industrial-grade processors and PMICs:
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i.MX 8M Quad/Mini applications
processors with PF4210: The PF4210 is a
14-channel PMIC designed primarily for use with NXP's
i.MX 8M family. With up to six buck converters,
six linear regulators, an RTC supply, and a coin cell charger, the PF4210 provides a comprehensive power solution.
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i.MX 8QuadMax/QuadPlus processors
with PF8200: The PF8200 is a 12-channel PMIC
designed for high-performance applications using the i.MX 8QuadMax and i.MX 8QuadPlus processors. It features seven
high-efficiency buck converters and four linear regulators providing a flexible and efficient power solution. This combination
is well-suited for industrial applications that require significant processing power, such as machine vision systems or
advanced robotics.
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i.MX RT500/600 and
MCX MCUs with
PCA9420/9421 series. The PCA942x
series are cost effective solutions that power the entire battery powered systems for Industrial and IoT markets, requiring
space constraint, low energy care and cost effective system cost versus discrete implementation.
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S32K1 with
FS24: The FS24 system basis chip (SBC) is designed
to work seamlessly with the S32K1 series of automotive processors. It offers a highly integrated solution with CAN transceiver
and a range of system and safety features. This combination is well-suited for industrial applications that require robust
communication capabilities and functional safety compliance.
In addition to these pairings, NXP offers the FS23 SBC for
S32K3 processors, the PF9453 for
i.MX 91 processors, and the
PCA9451A for
i.MX 93
processors. Each of these PMICs is tailored to the specific requirements of its corresponding processor, ensuring optimal
performance and power efficiency.
High-performance power management solutions for for industrial, automotive and consumer markets
When selecting a processor and PMIC pairing for an industrial application, engineers should consider factors such as the
system's power requirements, the need for functional safety compliance and the overall cost of the solution. By leveraging NXP's
dedicated pairings and the extensive documentation available, engineers can streamline their design process and create
industrial systems that meet the highest performance, reliability and cost-efficiency standards.
Powering Industrial Systems from the Grid – High Performance AC/DC
Delivering the Energy from the Plug to the processor requires high performance AC/DC to save energy losses, in particular during low load and no load conditions, combined with high performance efficiency across the load range. These solutions are delivered by NXP’s TEA Power Management series, like TEA2017, offering high performance resonant power conversion.
Selecting the Right PMIC
NXP's
comprehensive portfolio of PMICs
and processors offers engineers a powerful toolset for designing industrial applications that require robust power management,
functional safety monitoring and cost-efficiency. By pairing NXP's PMICs with compatible processors, engineers can take
advantage of optimized power delivery, faster time to market, ready to use and scalable solutions, software ready integration to
reduce complexity, and low-power modes to create industrial systems that meet today's energy efficiency market demands.
Before selecting components for your next industrial design project consider exploring NXP's energy management solutions. With a
wide range of PMICs and processors, you can find the perfect combination to power your application while meeting your
performance, safety and budget requirements. By leveraging NXP's expertise in power management and commitment to functional
safety, you can create industrial systems that are reliable, efficient, and cost-effective.
