Dual Core Processing

At the heart of Powervation’s digital power management solutions is a proprietary multi-core architecture. This dual-core design consists of a digital signal processor (DSP) and a RISC processor. The ultra-lean DSP provides the computational horsepower needed for complex algorithms such as Auto-Control’s® real-time loop compensation. The specialized 16 bit 64 MHz RISC provide fast execution of instructions while eliminating unneeded overhead and the power dissipation of other processing options. Both cores were developed by Powervation to provide the performance needed for target applications, while minimizing power consumption. The dual-core architecture provides the processing power needed for power management and switched mode power supply algorithms, and enables a unique voltage regulator for applications that demand high stability and high efficiency.