Edinburgh, UK, July 1 2010 – Wolfson Microelectronics has announced that its WM831x customizable power management IC family has been selected to support the EMMA Mobile™ 1 multimedia processor from Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions.
With its almost limitless configurability, low quiescent power consumption and high efficiency, the WM831x family is tailored to meet the requirements of each specific application, while Renesas Electronics’ EMMA Mobile 1 processor provides lower power consumption and high functionality to meet the needs of portable multimedia devices. A complete support package, which includes an evaluation board and software support, allows manufacturers to quickly develop their next generation of portable products using the EMMA Mobile 1.
The WM831x family of PMICs is part of Wolfson’s successful portfolio of analog IC solutions, which are compatible with leading multimedia application processors. The PMICs offer unprecedented programmability and unparalleled performance capabilities, providing product manufacturers with reduced time to market, improved end user experiences and lower total cost of ownership. The limitless configurations also mean that the WM831x family is ideal for use in a wide range of consumer products, enabling manufacturers to consolidate one PMIC solution across their whole product portfolio, making life simpler for product designers.
Dr Jess Brown, Power Management Product Line Manager at Wolfson said, “Wolfson is delighted to be working with Renesas Electronics, and the adoption of the WM831x family on the EMMA Mobile platform strengthens Wolfson’s position as one of the world’s leading power management suppliers. The WM831x PMIC family provides a highly integrated solution which enables the designer to fully utilize the performance of the application processor.”
About Wolfson Microelectronics
Wolfson Microelectronics is a global leader in the supply of high performance, mixed-signal semiconductor solutions to the consumer electronics market. In the home, in the office and on the move, Wolfson’s innovative technology can be found at the heart of many of the world’s leading digital consumer goods, including premier hi-fi equipment, mobile phones, MP3 players, flat panel TVs, digital still cameras and portable navigation devices.
The company’s headquarters is located in Edinburgh, UK. Wolfson’s customers are located worldwide, and so is Wolfson, with design centers, sales offices, applications teams and engineering expertise across Europe, the US and Asia.
Wolfson Microelectronics plc is listed on the London stock exchange (LSE: WLF.L).
For more information about Wolfson Microelectronics, please visit: www.wolfsonmicro.com
