P9148NRGI8
| Parameters | |
|---|---|
| Series | - |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | 1 (Unlimited) |
| RoHS Status | ROHS3 Compliant |
| Package / Case | 12-VFDFN Exposed Pad |
| Mfr | Renesas Electronics America Inc |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Current - Supply | - |
| Applications | General Purpose |
| Supplier Device Package | 12-DFN (4x3) |
| Voltage - Supply | 4.5V ~ 8.4V |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR) |
| Product Status | Active |
| Base Product Number | P9148 |
| REACH Status | REACH Unaffected |
| Other Names | 800-P9148NRGI8TR |
| Standard Package | 4,000 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTSUS | 8542.39.0001 |
P9148NRGI8 Distributed Power Unit (DPU) General Purpose PMIC
The P9148NRGI8 is a high-performance Distributed Power Unit (DPU) manufactured by Renesas (formerly IDT), designed as a companion power module to augment host PMICs like the P9180A and P9145. Housed in a compact 12-pin VFQFPN/NRG12 surface-mount package with an exposed pad, this device operates from a wide 4.5V to 8.4V input supply and supports an industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. Functioning as an additional current phase, it seamlessly integrates into multi-core SoC power systems, providing scalable current delivery and advanced power management capabilities under centralized host control.
Key Features & Application Scenarios
This DPU delivers up to 6A peak output current per phase and features a 2.0MHz switching frequency with internal PWM generation, supporting automatic phase-shedding, PFM, and LDO modes for optimal efficiency across load conditions. It includes a simple 2-wire interface for configuration, control, and status exchange with the host PMIC, enabling automatic detection without requiring analog feedback. Optional features include thermal limit warning, load current monitoring, and automatic load balancing for enhanced system reliability. Ideal for high-performance embedded systems, it powers next-gen Intel Atom SoCs, enterprise SSDs, industrial controllers, and automotive infotainment applications, where scalable, high-efficiency power delivery and thermal management are critical.
Alternative Equivalent Models
1. Renesas P9147NRGI8: Pin-compatible DPU with 4A peak current, 2.0MHz switching frequency, and lower cost for slightly less current-demanding multi-core SoC applications.
2. TI TPS546B20RGER: 6A synchronous buck converter with 2.2MHz frequency, integrated compensation, and PMBus interface for standalone high-current point-of-load regulation.
3. Analog Devices ADP5074: Quad-channel power manager with 4A total output, flexible sequencing, and I2C control, suited for low-power multi-rail embedded systems.
4. onsemi NCP81072: 6A multi-phase controller with active current balancing and thermal protection, compatible with Intel VR12.6 specs for server and workstation platforms.
5. MPS MP8676AGV-6: 6A synchronous buck with 2.1MHz frequency, eco-mode efficiency, and small QFN-14 package, cost-effective alternative for industrial power modules.
