Freescale announces a dual core Atom chipset

CHIP DESIGNER Freescale has released an audio and power management chipset for Intel Moorestown Atom processor based systems.

According to Freescale the chip allows smaller form factors and longer battery life in next-generation mobile gear.

Freescale's power management IC (PMIC) is based around two chips using Freescale's SMARTMOS technology. This is a high-voltage CMOS-based process that enables high integration of precision analog, power and logic circuits.

According to Freescale, when using Intel's low-power processors, the chipset provides better energy efficiency for Intel-based tablets, smartphones and other Internet consumer devices.

Scott Ward, vice president and general manager of Freescale's analog, mixed-signal and power division said that the combination of Intel's Atom processor and Freescale's PMIC will allow new ideas that are impossible with current mobile products.

Freescale says the PMIC chip set has integrated audio, charging, LED backlight, USB, ADS and power rails. It should reduce the footprints and software development cycles of Atom systems. µ