Digital Power Modules
Renesas' digital PMBus power modules integrate a PWM controller, inductor, power MOSFETs, and passive components into one small package making the design of high efficiency, compact and intelligent power supplies easy.
What are Digital Power Modules
Digital power module ICs provide the benefits of both digital power and power modules, and support the growing industry trend toward high-efficiency power conversion because of their flexibility, high integration and high reliability.
Renesas module solutions include highly integrated POL DC/DC digital power modules in an innovative QFN style package. Renesas' digital modules integrate most of the components required to build a DC/DC power supply into a single device.
Start your Power Design
PowerNavigator Software
Use the PowerNavigator GUI to setup and configure supported digital power devices.
Drivers & Downloads
Download software and drivers for evaluating and configuring digital power products.
Digital Power Module Features
Quick
- Drag and drop system
- Click and drag sequencing
- Command tool library
- Pre-loaded common configuration for power FPGAs
Flexible
- PMBus monitoring and configurability: works with other PMBus devices with common protocol
Simple
- Built-in auto-compensation provides optimal dynamic performance to minimize output voltage during transient events
- Adjustable voltage via PMBus command
- Simplified voltage tracking via PMBus
Ease of Design
- Renesas is committed to making it easy to design with Renesas parts. We offer OrCad schematic files, demo boards with common configurations already designed and tested.
Using Eagle CAD software? While Renesas provides OrCad schematic files for most parts, there are also many Eagle CAD libraries available for Renesas parts. Note: Renesas has not tested nor verified these Eagle CAD libraries; use at your own risk.
Learn more about how Renesas digital modules can improve your power supply designs:
Simple Digital Power Modules provide reliable power for FPGAs, ASICs, DSPs, and microprocessors.
R4™ technology provides a compensation-free control loop that eliminates external compensation resistors and capacitors ideal for power supply design.
Learn the benefits of digital power modules for reducing power consumption and managing the growing power complexity in modern electronic systems.
Design Resources and Tools
Design Tool
PowerNavigator Software
Configure and monitor digital-DC devices. Easily change features and functions of your power supply design with a simple GUI.
Simulation Tool
iSim Online Designer
Select supporting components, build your schematic and validate your power management and op amp designs.
Selection Tool
PowerCompass Online Tool
The PowerCompass™ tool helps you find Renesas parts that match your requirements, performs system analysis & more.
Knowledge Base
Digital Power FAQs
Find answers to common questions, support articles and development hints.
Featured White Papers
White Paper
Achieving a Stable Power Supply with Fast Transient Response through Digital Control
Aug 2018
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Key Features of the Newest Power Module Family
| Parameters | ISL8282M | ISL8280M | ISL8212M | ISL8210M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Load Current (A) | 15 | 10 | 15 | 10 |
| Minimum VIN (V) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Maximum VIN (V) | 16.5 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Minimum VOUT (V) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Maximum VOUT (V) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Peak Efficiency (%) | 95.2 | 95.2 | 95.2 | 95.2 |
| POR | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum Switching Frequency (kHz) | 255 | 255 | 255 | 255 |
| Maximum Switching Frequency (kHz) | 1130 | 1130 | 1130 | 1130 |
| Control Type | R4 | R4 | R4 | R4 |
| Sync Capability | No | No | No | No |
| Load Sharing | No | No | No | No |
| PMBus | Yes | Yes | No | No |