Stmicroelectronics supplies the structured architecture of bridges and regulators [s.A.B.Re]. This architecture is claimed to be the industry`s first ic with a complete set of configurable and customisable analogue functions which represent a solution for printer, fax and point-of sale system applications. This bridge-cum-regulator combines low development costs and short time-to market with maximum flexibility.
Four configurable bridges are the main components of s.A.B.Re. These bridges can also function as switching regulators or power charge; a variable-voltage buck switching regulator; a switching regulator controller; a linear regulator; a multi channel, configurable, 9bit analogue-to-digital converter; two operational amplifiers; a bidirectional serial interface and several general-purpose 1/ os.
