SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, - August 22, 2006 - Power Analog Microelectronics (PAM), a developer of Class-D digital audio amplifiers and innovative power management semiconductors, today announced the introduction of PAM3111, industry's first ultra-low output voltage (0.9V) Low Drop Out linear regulators that support CPU and DSP based on 90nm technology.

PAM3111 works with a wide range of output voltages, from as low as 0.9V up to 2.5V, with optional currents of 1.5A, or 3A. Most emerging and new processors that are based on 90nm technology require ultra low input voltages to operate. Current LDO solutions can only support down to 1.2V for most of the processors using 0.13um technology. The low voltage yet high current PAM3111 is an ideal solution to address many applications, such as serial-ATA, and Computers. Other features include 300mV dropout at 3A output, less than 150uA q-current, and less than 350uA ground current at full load. Also, it comes with over temperature protection and short circuit protection. In addition, PAM has also introduced three other LDOs in the PAM31xx series that include the PAM3101, a 300mA single LDO regulator; PAM3102, a dual 150mA LDO regulator; and PAM3103, an adjustable LDO. These high performance LDOs offer fast transient response and good PSRR while consuming minimum current as well as the added features of over current protection, thermal shutdown, built-in chip enable, and auto discharge circuitry. Designed for optimal performance in small 6-pin SOT-23, these LDOs are ideal for battery operated applications, such as camera module for cell phone, bluetooth, portable TV, walkie-talkie, GPS navigation, and PMP. These three products are now in volume production.

"By offering industry's first ultra-low voltage LDO that can accommodate output voltages as low as 0.9V, Power Analog Microelectronics takes the leading position to support the new applications that utilize 90nanometer technology in the next generation CPU and DSP platforms", said Johnston Chen, President and CEO of PAM. ¡§In additions to design innovation, PAM strides to provide the most cost-effective solution to the mass markets with the best of its class performance¡¨ continues Chen.

About Power Analog Microelectronics
Power Analog Microelectronics, Inc. (PAM), established in 2004, focuses on advanced analog, mixed-signal and power management integrated circuits. PAM was founded in Silicon Valley by industry veterans, technologists and design experts in the analog and power IC fields. PAM has set up technical support centers in Shangha, Shenzhen and Taipei.