element14 supplies Nordic Semiconductor's first PMIC

Nordic Semiconductor’s first power management IC (PMIC), the nPM1100, is the industry’s most compact power management solution

Shanghai, China, August 19, 2021 – Farnell, the global electronic components and solutions distributor of Avnet, has added the nPM1100 power management IC (PMIC) and nPM1100 evaluation kit from Nordic Semiconductor to its Nordic brand product lineup. The nPM1100 is Nordic's first power management product with the industry's most compact form factor, ideal for applications such as wearable electronics, remote controls, personal medical devices and smart home sensors, and is now available from Farnell.

Nordic Semiconductor nPM1100 is a universal PMIC for a wide range of applications using rechargeable Li-Ion or Li-Polymer batteries. Its ultra-compact form factor and PCB footprint as low as 23 mm² make it ideal for advanced wearables, connected medical devices and other space-constrained applications. The nPM1100 is pin-configurable for all settings, so no configuration software is required to operate.

Nordic Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company, innovator and market leader focused on developing wireless technologies for the Internet of Things. The nPM1100 demonstrates Nordic's commitment to building a PMIC product line, which means that element14 customers will have more energy-saving solutions to support their application development. The nPM1100 can not only charge small batteries, but also provide efficient power management for applications with limited physical space.

Nordic Semiconductor nPM1100 products available from element14 include:

• The nPM1100-CAAA ultra-small dedicated power management IC (PMIC) features a high-efficiency dual-mode configurable buck regulator and an integrated battery charger. Designed as a complementary component to Nordic's system-on-chip (SoC), this PMIC ensures reliable power and stable operation, while its high efficiency and ultra-low quiescent current maximize battery life. It also features overvoltage protection, ultra-low current shipping mode, and an operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C.

  
  

• The nPM1100 Evaluation Kit operates without software and is optimized for performance with the nPM1100 PMIC, with electrical connectors and physical interfaces for power operation. The kit contains switches to control all configuration options, buttons to enter and exit shipping mode, and interfaces for connecting to the battery, USB, and all pins on the PMIC; at the same time, functional testing can be performed without creating custom hardware. The nPM1100 Evaluation Kit can be used with other Nordic development kits such as the nRF5340-DK, or with other non-Nordic products to test PMIC functionality. It also has LED indicators for charging and error indication.

Nordic Semiconductor enjoys a high reputation in the industry, and its cutting-edge technology and development tools can help designers eliminate the complexity of RF design. Nordic pioneered ultra-low power wireless technology and is known as a market leader with its award-winning low-power Bluetooth solutions. The company subsequently launched ANT+, Bluetooth Mesh, Thread and Zigbee products, further consolidating its leading position. Its latest NB-IoT and LTE-M technology solutions can expand the Internet of Things using cellular infrastructure.

Lee Turner, Director of Farnell and element14’s Global Semiconductor and Single Board Computer Business Unit, said: “e-Frontline continues to work with the world’s leading product development and manufacturing innovators to ensure that the most advanced power management technologies are available to customers around the world. We are delighted to introduce this latest product from Nordic Semiconductor, which is an important addition to our existing PMIC product line-up. The nPM1100 is an ideal solution for low energy product designs. It can not only charge small batteries and extend battery life, but also provide efficient power management, which is critical for designers of small, space-constrained applications such as wearables and connected medical devices.”

element14 now stocks a full range of semiconductor products in stock to support design engineers. element14 also provides customers with free online resources, data sheets, application notes, videos and webinars, as well as technical support services 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.

The Nordic Semiconductor nPM1100 Power Management IC and nPM1100 Evaluation Kit are available now for immediate delivery from Farnell (EMEA), element14 (APAC) and Newark (North America).