DGAP-News: Dialog Semiconductor Plc.: DIALOG SEMICONDUCTOR

DGAP-News: Dialog Semiconductor Plc. / Key word(s): Product Launch Dialog Semiconductor Plc.: DIALOG SEMICONDUCTOR ENABLES SMALLEST, LOW POWER ULTRABOOK(TM) ADAPTERS 07.01.2014 / 08:00 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DIALOG SEMICONDUCTOR ENABLES SMALLEST, LOW POWER ULTRABOOK(TM) ADAPTERS 45 Watt ultra-slim and 12 Watt travel-size adapters compatible for use with an Ultrabook(TM) and which support Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology LONDON, UK and LAS VEGAS, Nevada, January 7, 2014 - Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB: DLG), a provider of highly integrated power management, audio, AC/DC and short-range wireless technologies, today announced its latest move to deliver innovative solutions for Ultrabooks(TM) with the thinnest, smallest 45W and 12W travel-size power adapters that can be used with an Ultrabook. Developed by Dialog's Power Conversion Business Group (formerly iWatt Inc.), the 45W design enables Ultrabook power adapters that are less than one-half the overall volume and approximately 50% thinner than conventional 45W adapters. The 12W design enables the first compact, pocket-size adapters for an Ultrabook at just 68mm x 68mm x 17mm thick, with a typical charge time under five hours. Dialog's ultra-slim adapter solutions complement the company's power saving technology initiatives for Ultrabooks, including SmartWave(TM) multi-touch display sensor ICs and highly integrated, next-generation power management and audio solutions. Dialog's 45W and 12W designs support Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology with 82W peak power capability at 10% duty cycle for the 45W adapter and 2% for the 12W adapter. They also easily meet, or exceed emerging, stringent global energy standards for lower standby power and higher light-load and active average efficiency in power adapters, including the proposed stringent European CoC version 5(1) and U.S. DoE(2) regulations. The 45W design provides high, 90% active average efficiency and achieves < 100mW no-load standby power with fast standby recovery time. The 12W design provides 86% active average efficiency and achieves < 50mW no-load standby power with fast standby recovery time. Both designs maintain high efficiency at loads as light as 10%. The 45W ultra-slim design uses Dialog's iW1762 digital pulse width modulation (PWM) controller in a PC board that fits in a 61 cubic centimetre (cc) adapter case and is up to one-half the size of conventional 45W power adapters, which can be as large as 168cc, or more. The 12W design uses Dialog's iW1760 PWM controller in a PC board that fits in a pocket-size 80cc adapter case. Volex plc provides the enclosure design for both the 45W ultra-slim and 12W travel adapters. 'Dialog's Power Conversion Business Group is best known for reducing size and power consumption in power adapters for smartphones and tablets,' according to Mark Tyndall, Senior VP Corporate Development and Strategy, General Manager of the Power Conversion Business Group at Dialog. 'Applying this expertise to higher-power class adapters, Dialog is the first supplier to deliver incredibly slim, ultra-light charger designs that users should expect with next-generation Ultrabooks.' The iW1762 and iW1760 digital PWM controllers use Dialog's PrimAccurate(TM) primary-side control technology. PrimAccurate control eliminates the need for a secondary-side regulator and opto-isolator, reducing the bill of materials (BOM) costs, improving line-voltage surge protection, and delivering overall rugged performance. Dialog Ultrabook reference designs can be downloaded: 45W Ultrabook adapter reference design 12W Ultrabook travel adapter reference design â?? ENDS â?? PrimAccurate is a registered trademark of iWatt Inc., an affiliated company of Dialog Semiconductor plc. SmartWave is a trademark of Dialog Semiconductor plc. Intel, Intel Core and Ultrabook are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. (1) European Code of Conduct (CoC) on Energy Efficiency of External Power Supplies Version 5 (2) US Department of Energy (DoE), Regulatory Information Number RIN-1904-AB57 Note to Editors: Downloadable product photos: High Resolution: http://iwatt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/u...300dpi.jpg Low Resolution: http://iwatt.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/u...130dpi.jpg Company Contacts: Lauren Ofstedahl Dialog Semiconductor Phone: +1 (408) 845-8518 lauren.ofstedahl@diasemi.com www.dialog-semiconductor.com Twitter: @DialogSemi Sherry Hill Dialog Semiconductor Power Conversion Business Group Phone: +1 (408) 628-6521 sherry.hill@diasemi.com Media Contact: Racepoint Group Lauren Ginsberg Phone: +1 (617) 624-3254 lginsberg@racepointgroup.com About Dialog Semiconductor Dialog Semiconductor creates highly integrated, mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs), optimised for personal portable, low energy short-range wireless, LED solid state lighting and automotive applications. The company provides flexible and dynamic support, world-class innovation and the assurance of dealing with an established business partner. With its focus and expertise in energy-efficient system power management and a technology portfolio that also includes audio, short-range wireless, AC/DC power conversion and multi-touch, Dialog brings decades of experience to the rapid development of ICs for personal portable and digital consumers applications, including smartphones, tablets, Ultrabooks(TM) and digital cordless phones. Dialog's power management processor companion chips increase the performance of portable devices by extending battery lifetime, enabling faster charging and enhancing the consumer's multimedia experience. With world-class manufacturing partners, Dialog operates a fabless business model. Dialog Semiconductor plc is headquartered in London with a global sales, R&D and marketing organisation. In 2012, it had $774 million in revenue and was one of the fastest growing European public semiconductor companies. It currently has approximately 1,100 employees worldwide. The company is listed on the Frankfurt (FWB: DLG) stock exchange (Regulated Market, Prime Standard, ISIN GB0059822006) and is a member of the German TecDax index. It also has convertible bonds listed on the Euro MTF Market on the Luxemburg Stock Exchange (ISIN XS0757015606). End of Corporate News --------------------------------------------------------------------- 07.01.2014 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EQS Group AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. DGAP's Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases. Media archive at www.dgap-medientreff.de and www.dgap.de --------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Company: Dialog Semiconductor Plc. Tower Bridge House, St. Katharine's Way E1W 1AA London United Kingdom Phone: +49 7021 805-412 Fax: +49 7021 805-200 E-mail: jose.cano@diasemi.com Internet: www.diasemi.com ISIN: GB0059822006, XS0757015606 WKN: 927200 Indices: TecDAX Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, München, Stuttgart End of News DGAP News-Service --------------------------------------------------------------------- 247012 07.01.2014