Power modules offer 2.75mm profile with 5V-22V inputs

Available in a 12mm x 12 mm x 2.75mm package supporting loads of up to 6A each, both devices provide two fully integrated regulators with MOSFETs, inductors, and internal input and output capacitors. Claiming an industry first for offering two fully integrated channels and two controller outputs in a module, the XRP9711 also offers two controller outputs that are each capable of driving loads up to 30A. The XRP9710 and XRP9711 are complete system power devices that enable telemetry, reconfiguration and fast time to market in a small footprint without sacrificing performance.

The new modules offer full control via a SMBus compliant I2C interface allowing for advanced local- and remote-reconfiguration, full performance monitoring and reporting, as well as fault handling. The output voltages can be programmed from 0.6V up to 5.5V without requiring any external components. The XRP9710 and XRP9711 come with the newly released PowerArchitect 5.1 design tool which enables customers to leverage the full capabilities of PowerXR technology.

“Exar’s modules have nearly halved the size of the existing 6A modules on the market converting from 12V,” commented James Lougheed, Exar’s Vice President, power management products. “With a height of 2.75mm, system engineers now have the option of mounting these modules on the back side of boards, including telecommunication line cards and PCIe cards, or in other space constrained designs. The XRP9711 also combines a high density dual power module with a programmable dual controller capable of outputs up to 30Amps in systems requiring more voltage rails and higher currents like those found in today’s FPGAs and SOCs.”