San Jose, CA—January 16, 2013—Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. today announced that it is now sampling the 78M6610+PSU/78M6610+LMU single-phase energy-measurement processors. These processors are an energy-measurement subsystem in a single chip. They provide simple utility-grade sensing and diagnostics for existing designs without the traditional cost of a utility meter system-on-chip. Both devices contain unique firmware to meet end application requirements. The 78M6610+PSU is specifically designed for real-time monitoring of data centers, servers, and telecom and data equipment, while the 78M6610+LMU is a more general-purpose solution for applications such as white-good appliances, smart plugs, EV chargers, and solar inverters.
The 78M6610 processors enable energy-measurement functionality while reducing both manufacturing costs and time to market. Energy-measurement solutions traditionally required the use of an additional microcontroller, which adds significant design cost and months of development time. The 78M6610 allow users to conveniently add a complete energy meter to an already existing design without significant cost or redesign. Additionally, the processors’ flexible measurement and host interfaces allow for easy integration into any system.
Key Advantages
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High performance: utility-grade sensing over the entire dynamic range of load current and power-down modes
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Reduced bill of materials (BOM) costs: internal RC oscillator and low baud rate serial interface eliminate the need for expensive and fragile crystals
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Simplicity: firmware is optimized for end applications so design-in is greatly simplified
Industry Commentary
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“A more efficient smart grid needs energy measurement at a variety of endpoints beyond the traditional electric meter,” said Kris Ardis, Business Director for Smart Grid Products at Maxim Integrated. “The 78M6610+PSU/78M6610+LMU enable these points of measurement with utility-grade accuracy, application-specific firmware, and at a low system cost.”
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“The smart grid benefits from embedded technologies like these processors,” said Christine Hertzog, Managing Director at Smart Grid Library. “They reduce BOM costs and encourage more widespread deployment of energy-measurement intelligence across the electricity value chain.”
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Maxim Integrated Products was established in 1983. In 2001, Maxim
acquired Dallas Semiconductor. Maxim's mission is to deliver
innovative analog and mixed-signal engineering solutions that add
value to our customers' products. Maxim is a worldwide leader in
the design, development, and manufacture of analog, mixed-signal,
high-frequency, and digital circuits that enable all four of these
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Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. |
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