Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Introduces a High Efficiency DrMOS Power Modules with Optimized Performance

July 29, 2016

SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 29, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) (Nasdaq:AOSL), a designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors, today announced the release of the AOZ5166QI-01, the high efficiency power modules which are fully compliant with Intel's DrMOS specifications. The AOZ5166QI-01 is housed in a 40-pin 6mm x 6mm QFN package that integrates an optimized dual gate driver and two MOSFETs, which together produce a high efficiency DC-DC synchronous buck power stage. The new device enables high power density voltage regulator solutions ideal for servers, work stations, graphic cards and high-end desktop PC applications.

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The AOZ5166QI-01 utilizes AOS's proprietary state-of-the-art trench MOSFET and packaging technologies to improve efficiency and thermal performance over the previous generation solution.  Continuous engineering innovations are being implemented to reduce switching loss and lower power dissipation that ultimately benefit thermal characteristics that lead to higher current driving capability.  The low RDS(ON) of low-side MOSFET combined with the low Qg high-side MOSFET achieves an optimal balance between switching and conduction losses to increase overall efficiency by 1%.

"To meet ever increasing power density requirements of high-end computing or server applications, we optimized our DrMOS power module driver performance by reducing switching loss, improving efficiency, and lowering the power dissipation," said Kenny Hu, Power IC Product Marketing Manager at AOS.

Pricing and Availability

The AOZ5166QI-01 is available immediately in production quantities. The unit price of 1,000 pieces is $2.15.

DrMOS Power Modules: Released Products

Part NumberMin VIN (V)Max Vin (V)Max Current (A)PWM LogicPackage
AOZ5036QI-014.516603.3 VQFN6x6-40L
AOZ5066QI4.525605 VQFN6x6-40L
AOZ5066QI-014.525603.3 VQFN6x6-40L
AOZ5166QI-014.525603.3 VQFN6x6-40L
AOZ5049QI4.525355 VQFN3.5x5-24L


About AOS

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited, or AOS, is a designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors, including a wide portfolio of Power MOSFET, IGBT and Power IC products. AOS has developed extensive intellectual property and technical knowledge that encompasses the latest advancements in the power semiconductor industry, which enables us to introduce innovative products to address the increasingly complex power requirements of advanced electronics. AOS differentiates itself by integrating its Discrete and IC semiconductor process technology, product design, and advanced packaging know-how to develop high performance power management solutions. AOS's portfolio of products targets high-volume applications, including portable computers, flat panel TVs, LED lighting, smart phones, battery packs, consumer and industrial motor controls and power supplies for TVs, computers, servers and telecommunications equipment. For more information, please visit www.aosmd.com.

Forward Looking Statements

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Mina Galvan
408-789-3233
mina.galvan@aosmd.com