Raspberry Pi Unveils New Power Management Chips

Raspberry Pi, the popular single-board computer manufacturer, has recently announced a strategic collaboration with Dolphin Design, a leading semiconductor IP provider based in France. This partnership aims to enhance the power management capabilities of Raspberry Pi's devices by integrating Dolphin Design's IP with TSMC's 40 nm technology. The collaboration is expected to optimize power efficiency, improve performance, and extend battery life across a wide range of applications.

Dolphin Design's IP includes a configurable power controller, configurable voltage regulators, and adaptive back bias (ABB) technology, all of which play a crucial role in reducing power consumption. This is particularly important in applications like 5G small cells, where power management is a key challenge. By leveraging Dolphin Design's expertise in power management, Raspberry Pi aims to address these challenges and deliver more energy-efficient solutions to its users.

One of the notable achievements of this collaboration is the development of Raspberry Pi's own ARM-based microcontroller, the RP2040, in addition to its existing multicore ARM-based microprocessor from Broadcom. These advancements highlight Raspberry Pi's commitment to innovation and its continuous efforts to push the boundaries of chip design. The integration of Dolphin Design's advanced power management solutions further solidifies Raspberry Pi's position as a pioneer in the field of single-board computers.

In a statement regarding the collaboration, Hakim Jaafar, VP of Marketing at Dolphin Design, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "Our collaboration with Raspberry Pi marks a pivotal moment in semiconductor innovation. By integrating our advanced power management solutions with Raspberry Pi's visionary chip design, we are setting a new benchmark for what's possible in technology tailored for efficiency and sustainability."

James Adams, CTO at Raspberry Pi, also shared his excitement about the collaboration, emphasizing the importance of delivering high-performance and reliable chips while prioritizing power efficiency. He stated, "We are excited to work with Dolphin Design to bring forward chips that not only meet the high standards of performance and reliability expected by our users, but also push the boundaries of power efficiency. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to innovation and our belief in the power of collaboration."