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Intersil Announces New 10A, Highly Integrated Power Module Featuring PWM, Drivers, MOSFETs and Inductor in a Tiny QFN Package

ISL8201M DC/DC Module Has 4.5V to 20V Input Voltage Range, 0.6V to 5V Output Range,~10A Current Capability in a 15mm x 15mm x 3.5mm QFN Package

Milpitas, CA, 12 May, 2009 – Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analog semiconductors, today announced the ISL8201M, a highly integrated Power Conversion Module that saves space, reduces cost, and simplifies design.

The ISL8201M is a high-efficiency, low-noise, highly integrated DC/DC power solution in a thermally enhanced QFN package. Included in the package is a high performance PWM controller capable of switching at 600 kHz, power MOSFETs, an inductor, and all the passive components required for a complete DC/DC power solution. The ISL8201M simplifies power supply design as only minimal external components are needed to implement a complete power solution.

This small form factor saves considerable board space while the high integration reduces procurement and placement costs in various applications such as telecommunication, data communication, electronic data processing, wireless network systems, medical and
instrumentation, and point-of-load applications based on a distributed-bus architecture.  Also, an onboard input filter supports ultra-low noise operation thus reducing EMI.

The ISL8201M is capable of delivering 10A (17A peak) output current with up to 95% efficiency, without the need for  heat sinks or airflow to meet power specifications. Other features include internal compensation, internal soft-start, auto-recovery overcurrent protection, an enable option, and pre-biased output start-up capability.

The high integration and performance of the ISL8201M is housed in a tiny 15mm x 15mm x 3.5mm QFN package that is designed to offer optimum heat transfer through the PCB for excellent thermal performance. A large copper plate under the package allows the ISL8201M to achieve a power density of approximately 200W/in3, roughly four times that of conventional open-frame modules, thereby eliminating the need for heat sinks. The QFN package improves adherence to the PCB and improves overall reliability of end products. Additionally, all functional pins are brought out on the sides to make probing and debugging easier.  

Pricing and Availability
The ISL8201M is available in a 15-lead QFN package and priced at $14.17 in 1000-unit quantities.

About Intersil’s Power Management Portfolio
Intersil is a recognized global leader in power management solutions, offering a broad portfolio of products that simplify a variety of power designs. Intersil’s family of power management ICs ranges from building blocks such as charge pumps, to highly-integrated, multiple-output and multiphase PWMs, to quad-voltage hot-swap controllers. As a leading supplier of PWM controller ICs with over two billion units shipped, Intersil addresses a broad range of power management needs for applications that include computing, communications, peripherals, display, networking, telecommunications, industrial, instrumentation and battery-powered products. To learn more, visit Intersil’s Power Management Web site at http://www.intersil.com/power.

About Intersil
Intersil Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors. The Company's products address some of the industry's fastest growing markets, such as, flat panel displays, cell phones, other handheld systems, and notebooks. Intersil’s product families address power management functions and analog signal processing functions. Intersil products include ICs for battery management, hot-swap and hot-plug controllers, linear regulators, power sequencers, supervisory ICs, bridge drivers, PWM controllers, switching DC/DC regulators, Zilker Labs Digital Power ICs and power MOSFET drivers; optical storage laser diode drivers; DSL line drivers; D2Audio products; video and high-performance operational amplifiers; high-speed data converters; interface ICs; analog switches and multiplexers; crosspoint switches; voice-over-IP devices; and ICs for military, space and radiation-hardened applications. For more information about Intersil or to find out how to become a member of our winning team, visit the Company's web site and career page at www.intersil.com.