STMicroelectronics recently announced a new power supply chip intended to minimize “vampire power.” Meeting the international specification for zero standby power, the new chip offers an intelligent way of of managing the wake-up function in appliances, industrial, and lighting equipment.
STmicro’s new VIPer0P IC helps reduce wasted power and CO2 emissions by enabling effective zero-power standby in appliances. With its patented smart-management capability, the VIPer0P enables an appliance to be woken up from standby via a touchscreen or remote control. In addition, the IC consumes less than 5 mW in idle mode (at 230-VAC supply).
An off-line power-converter IC, VIPer0P—which can be configured as a flyback, buck, or buck-boost switched-mode power supply (SMPS)—is the latest member of STMicro’s VIPerPlus series. Additional features include integrated high-voltage startup circuitry, error amplifier with 1.2-V reference and separate ground for direct feedback connection, and a sense-FET for energy-efficient current sensing. These simplify design and minimize external components thereby saving bill-of-materials costs and board space. In addition, VIPer0P’s self-supply design simplifies transformer selection by eliminating any need for an auxiliary winding.
Source: STMicroelectronics
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