Dual gate logic devices extend mobile device battery life

Diodes Inc. has introduced a range of dual gate, advanced, ultra-low power CMOS logic devices. Intended for low voltage, low energy operation, the miniature 74AUP2G family extends the battery cell lifetime of a variety of hand-held consumer electronics, including cell phones, e-book readers and tablets, indicated the company.

With a leakage current of less than 0.9uA, the logic devices' static power consumption is low, and a typical power dissipation capacitance of 6pF at 3.6V means dynamic power consumption is also minimized. Operating over the 0.8-3.6V range, the 74AUP2G family enables circuit supplies to be reduced to lowest practical levels.

The ultra-low power 74AUP2G logic family is initially comprised of seven different dual gate devices offering combinations of inversion and buffering functions: inverters; inverters with open-drain output; buffers; buffers with open-drain output; Schmitt trigger inverters and Schmitt trigger buffers.

To more closely meet the requirements of next generation product sizing and manufacturing processes, each dual gate logic device is provided in a choice of three different leadless packages: DFN0910, DFN1010 and DFN1410. Measuring just 0.9 x 1 x 0.35mm, the DFN0910 is one of the world's smallest six-pin packages, enabling both space and weight savings.