Vendor: Dolphin Semiconductor Category: Power Management Controller

Power Controller RTL IP

MAESTRO is a unique Power Controller RTL IP that features breakthrough capabilities compared to traditional HW or SW PMU design m…

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Overview

MAESTRO is a unique Power Controller RTL IP that features breakthrough capabilities compared to traditional HW or SW PMU design methodologies. It combines the configurability of a software PMU together with the lowest power consumption of a hardware PMU. MAESTRO is now accompanied by PowerStudio compiler to speed-up the design of a highly scalable power controller that will power the next generation of energy-efficient SoC.

Key features

  • Dual operation mode: CPU-less HW mode & SW mode
  • Low latency control of power devices involved in managing power
  • Fast & autonomous wake-up with no need for external clock source
  • Near-zero design iteration cost: reduced cycle time compared to conventional PMU design flow
  • PowerStudio GUI Compiler: fast path from architecture to integration & quick iterations
  • Fully autonomous boot-up sequence
  • Automated generation of UPF test-bench for faster validation
  • Open to 3rd party IP integration
  • Support of advanced low-power design techniques (DVFS, body-biasing,...)
  • Sustainable : same solution for heterogenous IC, scalable to any SoC complexity
  • Process-node agnostic

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
MAESTRO
Vendor
Dolphin Semiconductor
Type
Silicon IP

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Provider

Dolphin Semiconductor
HQ: France
Dolphin Semiconductor is a leading provider of semiconductor IP solutions, specializing in IP design. We excel in crafting high-performance audio IP, analog/mixed-signal IP, and comprehensive silicon platforms. Our offerings include semiconductor IP cores and design expertise, tailored for mobile devices, consumer electronics, automotive systems, and IoT applications. By prioritizing energy efficiency in our designs, we enable longer battery life and lower power consumption, contributing to sustainable and eco-friendly technology solutions. Utilizing our deep understanding of silicon technology, we guide our clients from concept to market-leading products.
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