The SPIDER Power Management Platform is a state-of-the-art solution designed to enhance energy efficiency for System-on-Chip (SoC) designs. Available across various process nodes, SPIDER integrates voltage regulators, low-frequency oscillators, and voltage monitors to ensure reliable power supply for active and always-on domains. This platform is celebrated for its ability to extend battery life utilizing low quiescent currents ideal for deep-sleep modes and high efficiency for active modes. Additionally, its comprehensive offerings include adaptive body biasing (ABB) to unlock optimal performance, yielding exceptional energy savings and reliability.
SPIDER's versatile nature allows for direct battery or USB connections, accommodating an input voltage up to 5.5V. This ability reduces cost by enabling a single DC/DC converter to support multiple domains with low-cost and compact components. The platform is meticulously designed with advanced features like automated regulator control, power/clock gating, and voltage scaling, facilitating effortless implementation of efficient power networks.
One of the central highlights of the SPIDER platform is its capability to supply both always-on and active domains from a single DC/DC buck converter, supporting various input energy sources such as Lithium-ion or Alkaline batteries. Overall, SPIDER represents a comprehensive power management solution aimed at maximizing SoC performance through efficient energy utilization.
