Hsinchu , Taiwan – Dec/7/ 2009 – Nuvoton Introduces the first ErP ( Lot 6) Power Saving Controller for Motherboard PC Markets – NCT3016Y. NCT3016Y makes motherboard sleep state (S5) power consumption under 10mW. Total system standby power consumption including certified switching power supply can meet European CY2010 and CY2013 regulations. Nuvoton not only innovates the product development to become the No.1 ErP solution in the market, but also provides excellent performance approaching 0 Watt in standby power.

NCT3016Y provides deep S5 and S3 power saving modes and smart ASIC timer function. Users can schedule deep mode ON/OFF time via motherboard BIOS settings. The power saving can be more effective and flexible. With the feature, it benefits consumers by saving money plus environment protection. NCT3016Y also supports SMBus TM interface for internal registers programming for the flexibility. Therefore, motherboard designers do not need to significantly modify original power delivery circuits for different chipset platforms. The power saving function can be implement ed easily by using NCT3016Y. Total application circuits BOM is very simple. NCT3016Y eases the RD design efforts, reduces the quantities of discrete components, saves the PCB board size space and simplifies the SMT process .

Compliant with European ErP Standard 

Nuvoton holds years of experience in motherboard related IC design. With the abundant system application knowledge and professional IC design ability, Nuvoton releases the first Advanced Power Control IC which is in compliant with European ErP standard. According to European ErP (Energy-related Products) regulation, all electronic household and office equipment selling in Europe must meet the eco-design requirement after 2010. The first stage of standby power is less or equal to 1.0Watt in CY2010. In CY2013, the standby power restricts to less or equal to 0.5Watt. Such requirement does make a big challenge to motherboard power designers.

Product Package and Promotion

The NCT3016Y is a 20-pin QFN (4mmx4mm) Green package. It’s compliant with RoHS and halogen free standards. Nuvoton NCT3016Y samples and demo board are now available for the promotion. For more information about Nuvoton NCT3016Y, please visitwww.nuvoton.com or contact our sales.

About Nuvoton

Nuvoton Technology Corp. was established in July 2008 as an affiliate of Winbond Electronics Corp.. Nuvoton focuses on the development of two main product lines, including consumer electronics ICs and computer ICs. Nuvoton operates a six-inch wafer fab, that provides foundry service for the company's own branded IC products, as well as for selected manufacturing partners.

Nuvoton Technology Corp. has the advantages of core technology and customer relationships from over 20 years’ experience in IC design, manufacturing and product sale. Based on everlasting enhancement in product innovation and manufacturing efficiencies, Nuvoton provides superior service to its customers. Nuvoton will continue to realize its vision: "Be the indispensable partner to industry leaders." In line with the value Nuvoton places on its long-term relationship with its partners and customers, the company has established subsidiaries in the USA, China and Israel to strengthen regional customer support, service and global management. For more information, please visit www.nuvoton.com.

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