Dialog Semiconductor Plc.: Dialog Semiconductor PMICs Power LG Electronics' Latest Application Processor and Smartphones

Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB: DLG), a provider of highly integrated power management, AC/DC, solid-state lighting and Bluetooth(R) Smart wireless technology, today announced that its custom-developed, configurable D2260 power management IC (PMIC) will power LG Electronics' recently launched NUCLUN Octa-Core application processor.

NUCLUN utilizes the ARM(R) big.LITTLE(TM) architecture to provide highly efficient multi-tasking capabilities. The high-performance NUCLUN has four 1.5 GHz Cortex(R)-A15 cores and four energy-efficient 1.2 GHz Cortex(R)-A7 cores for less intensive processing tasks. NUCLUN is designed to support next-generation 4G networks, LTE-A Cat.6, for download speeds of up to 225Mbps while retaining backward compatibility with current LTE networks.

The first LG smartphone platform to use this solution has recently been launched by LG and also includes Dialog's DA9210 sub PMIC. The DA9210 is a multiphase DC-DC buck converter with a high level of functional integration. It features dynamic voltage control so that its output voltage responds instantaneously to changes in processor load enhancing the capabilities of high-end Smartphones.

"Our ability to offer custom PMICs while delivering the highest power efficiency has allowed us to provide LG with a very competive power management solution," said Udo Kratz, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Business Group Mobile Systems at Dialog Semiconductor. "The addition of LG as our latest tier 1 smartphone customer positions Dialog as a proud provider of power-saving technology ICs to the top 10 global Smartphone OEMs," added Kratz.

More information on the DA9210 PMIC can be found here: http://www.dialog-semiconductor.com/products/power-management/da9210

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About Dialog Semiconductor

Dialog Semiconductor creates highly integrated, mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs), optimised for personal portable, short-range wireless connectivity, LED solid state lighting and automotive applications. The company provides flexible and dynamic support, world-class innovation and the assurance of dealing with an established business partner.

With its focus and expertise in energy-efficient system power management and a technology portfolio that also includes audio, short-range wireless, AC/DC power conversion and multi-touch, Dialog brings decades of experience to the rapid development of ICs for personal portable and digital consumer applications, including smartphones, tablets, Ultrabooks(TM) and emerging wearable type devices.

Dialog's power management ICs increase the performance of portable devices by extending battery lifetime, enabling faster charging and enhancing the consumer's experience. With world-class manufacturing partners, Dialog operates a fabless business model.

Dialog Semiconductor plc is headquartered in London with a global sales, R&D and marketing organisation. In 2013, it had approximately $910 million in revenue and was one of the fastest growing European public semiconductor companies. It currently has approximately 1,100 employees worldwide. The company is listed on the Frankfurt (FWB: DLG) stock exchange (Regulated Market, Prime Standard, ISIN GB0059822006) and is a member of the German TecDax index. It also has convertible bonds listed on the Euro MTF Market on the Luxemburg Stock Exchange (ISIN XS0757015606).