| Akros
Silicon Introduces Industry’s First
PoE Powered Device Platform with Integrated
GreenEdge 2kV Isolation |
06/02/2009 |
The AS1854 is a highly efficient,
integrated and cost-effective Power
SoC solution that enables network-
based energy management features for
“green” enterprise
Sunnyvale, Calif. – May 18, 2009 –
Akros Silicon Inc. today announced
the AS1854, the industry’s first Power
over Ethernet (PoE), Power System-on-a-Chip
(Power SoC) with 2kV integrated isolation
for the next generation of IP appliances
such as IP phones, IP cameras, wireless
access points (WAP), Thin Client terminals,
and WiMAX CPEs. Built around Akros’
patented GreenEdge™ digital isolation
technology, the AS1854 eliminates
low-speed, bulky opto-couplers and
integrates functionality of up to
nine separate ICs used in current
solutions, including a third-generation
IEEE 802.3af/at PD controller and
quad-output digital power DC-DC converters.
The result is a cost-effective PoE
and power management solution in a
single package that substantially
reduces design footprint and bill-of-material.
It delivers superior DC-DC efficiency
and enables direct digital management
of both isolated primary-side power
and secondary-side system power for
real-time, end-to-end “green” power
applications.
The AS1854 features cross-isolation
DC-DC timing management and digital
power control that delivers higher
DC-DC efficiency across the range
of light- to full-load conditions.
With seamless communication between
the primary and secondary power domains,the
AS1854 implements many advance diagnostic
features and high-voltage telemetry
features. This enables remote power
management and IT servicing of devices,
therefore reducing IT “truck rolls”
and service costs for end customers.
Now OEMs can design a wide range of
cost-effective and value-added products
to capitalize on energy-efficiency
market trends.
“Energy management plays an increasingly
integral role in IT services, with
a tremendous demand from enterprises
to reduce energy consumption and to
extend intelligence of remote network
management to power subsystems,” said
Parviz Ghaffaripour, CEO of Akros
Silicon. “The new AS1854’s GreenEdge
isolation technology enables complete
remote monitoring and control of IP
appliance power subsystems, making
network-based energy management a
practical reality. The AS18x4 products
allow our customers to create a value-added
and differentiated feature set in
a cost-effective manner—and to pass
on the recurring energy-saving benefits
to their end customers.”
The AS1854 is part of the AS18x4 product
family, which includes the AS1854,
AS1844, AS1834 and AS1824. These devices
offer a complete range of high-end
to low-end and high-power (PoE Plus,
IEEE802.3at-pre) to low-power (IEEE
802.3af) products that meet diverse
product line requirements and provide
substantial cost savings. AS18x4 products
are available in footprint-compatible,
64-pin 9x9 QFN, Reduction of Hazardous
Substance (RoHS)-compliant packages.
Akros offers complete reference designs,
evaluation boards, graphical user
interface (GUI) evaluation software
and design documentation. AS18x4 products
are shipping in pre-production quantities
to early access customers. Device
pricing is available upon request.
To contact a local manufacturing representative
and to order samples, visit http://www.AkrosSilicon.com/
For more details on Akros GreenEdge
technology, see http://www.AkrosSilicon.com/GreenEdge
About Akros Silicon
Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Akros
Silicon is a provider of leading edge,
intelligent energy management ICs
that enable practical implementation
of global green power management initiatives.
Akros’ disruptive silicon technology
makes it possible to integrate multiple
ICs and discrete components into a
single device, thus enabling electronic
OEMs to develop cost-effective and
energy-efficient solutions. Akros
ICs enable low-cost and large-scale
deployment of the latest-generation
of network-powered appliances, creating
large-scale managed power networks.
For more information, visit http://www.AkrosSilicon.com
Media contact:
Greg Evans
WelComm, Inc.
Ph: 858.430.3013
Email: greg@welcomm.com |
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