Smartphone platforms are evolving at an extreme pace; adding new features, new functions and larger displays with higher definition. This is placing a significant burden on the battery power source, where technology development moves at a much slower pace resulting in a continual demand for more efficient and cost-effective ways to use the limited available power. At Kinetic, we pride ourselves in meeting those demands with highly efficient, compact power management solutions, offering cost effective solutions for display power, camera flash, power conversion, over-voltage protection and load switching applications.
Buck and Boost Converters
Smartphones typically use highly integrated power management ICs (PMIC) to supply the multitude of internal system power rails. However, in cases where a specific voltage rail is unavailable, or the device to be powered is far from the PMIC, a voltage regulator can be added to provide the necessary supply.
- Point of load voltage regulators provide a local supply rail with high efficiency
- Single output high efficiency DC/DC switching regulators can provide either a step-up or step-down voltage output
| Part Number | Description |
| KTB851 | 600mA Step-down Converter with Output Load Discharge |
| KTB8330 | 3A, 2.4MHz, Low-Voltage, I2C Programmable Buck Regulator |
| KTC2110 | 3.0Mhz High Efficiency, Low IQ Synchronous Boost Converter |
| KTC2110A | 3.0MHz High Efficiency Low IQ Synchronous Boost |
| KTC2115 | 2.5MHz 1.5A High Efficiency Low IQ Synchronous Boost |
| KTZ8701 | 6-Channel PMIC with 2 Buck Converters and 4 LDOs |
| KTZ8812 | Dual Output DC/DC Converter |
Camera LED Flash Drivers
Smartphone LED camera flash requirements are mainly determined by camera resolution, quality and functionality.
- Low cost / low resolution cameras may only require a single flash LED with a simple driver
- High-resolution smartphone cameras require multiple high brightness flash LEDs that support video and torch modes
Product Highlights:
- Single low current, low noise linear or boost flash LED drivers
- Multi-channel high efficiency flash LED drivers that can support independent programmable LED torch and flash modes, with drive currents up to 1.5A per channel
| Part Number | Description |
| KTD2681 | Flash LED Driver with Programmable 1.5A Current Source |
| KTD2682 | 2MHz, 2-Ch 1.5A+0.75A Flash LED Driver |
| KTD2683B | 2MHz, 3-Ch 1.5A+0.75A+0.3A Flash LED Driver |
| KTD2684 | 2MHz, 2-Ch 1.5A+1.0A Flash LED Driver |
| KTD2686 | 2MHz, 3-Ch 1.5A+1.0A+0.5A Flash LED Driver |
| KTD2688 | 2MHz, 2-Ch 1.5A+1.5A Flash LED Driver |
| KTD2688A | 2MHz, 2-Ch 1.5A+1.5A Flash LED Driver |
| KTD2690 | Single Flash LED Driver with Programmable 1.5A Current Source |
| KTD2691 | Inductorless, Single Flash LED Driver with Programmable 1.5A Current |
| KTD2692 | 2MHz, 1.5A Flash LED Driver |
| KTD2694 | 2MHz, 1.5A Flash LED Driver |
GPIO
Kinetic Technologies’ general-purpose input/output (GPIO) technology is low voltage and offers general purpose expanders designed for microcontrollers when additional I/Os are needed, ensuring additional interconnections are kept to a minimum.
As an input, the expander programs the polarity, latch, pull-up, pull-down and interrupt functions. For a system with noisy input, our GPIO technology also provides a seamless debounce function with programmable debounce time. Working as an output, this technology can program output stage with bank/pin selectable push-pull or open-drain options, and can also program four drive strengths of the output stage to optimize rise/fall times.
GPIO technology is the perfect fit for a broad range of smartphones.
| Part Number | Description |
| KTS1620 | Low Voltage 24-Bit I2C-bus I/O Expander |
| KTS1622 | Low Voltage 16-Bit I2C-bus I/O Expander |
LCD Backlight LED Drivers
| Part Number | Description |
| KTD2801 | Step-Up LED Driver with Internal Diode and ExpressWire/PWM Dimming |
| KTD2801A | Step-Up LED Driver with Internal Diode and ExpressWire/PWM Dimming |
| KTD2801B | Step-Up LED Driver with Internal Diode and ExpressWire/PWM Dimming |
| KTD3112 | High Efficiency Step-Up 2-Ch LED Driver, 25V OVP |
| KTD3113 | High Efficiency Step-Up 3-Ch LED Driver, 25V OVP |
| KTD3116-1 | High Efficiency Step-Up 2-Ch LED Driver, 31V OVP |
| KTD3117-1 | High Efficiency Step-Up 3-Ch LED Driver, 31V OVP |
| KTD3133 | High Efficiency 2-Channel LED Backlight |
| KTD3134 | High Efficiency 2-Channel LED Backlight with Flash Function |
| KTD3136 | High Efficiency 3-Channel LED Backlight Driver |
| KTD3137 | High Efficiency 3-Channel LED Backlight with Panel Flash Function |
| KTZ8850 | 1-Channel LED Driver plus 2-Channel LCD Panel Bias |
| KTZ8864A | High Efficiency 4-CH LED Backlight Driver with Dual LCD Bias Power |
LCD Bias Supplies
Smartphone LCD display backlights require multiple white LEDs that consume a significant portion of the device battery power. LEDs are normally connected in series and therefore require a compliance voltage significantly higher than the battery voltage.
- Panel size and resolution determine the number of white LEDs (WLED) required to produce the necessary screen brightness
- Dimming techniques to control the brightness can range from simple linear LED brightness control to sophisticated high efficiency PWM control to achieve contrast ratios of typically 20,000:1
- High efficiency boost power conversion required to minimize demands on battery power consumption and maximize the battery life between charge cycles
Product Highlights:
- Single or multiple channel LED drivers to match the display panel needs
- Multiple programming options from simple PWM signal control to full-featured I2C interfaces.
- Advanced design, low drop-out current sinks with tight linearity characteristics to maintain constant LED current accuracy over all battery voltage extremes
- High efficiency boost converters with integrated protection against LED open and short-circuit conditions
| Part Number | Description |
| KTD2150 | 2-Channel LCD Panel Bias Supply with Single Inductor |
| KTD2151 | 2-Channel LCD Panel Bias Supply with Single Inductor |
| KTD2151B | 2-Channel LCD Panel Bias Supply with Single Inductor |
| KTZ8850 | 1-Channel LED Driver plus 2-Channel LCD Panel Bias |
Overvoltage and Surge Protection ICs
Battery powered portable platforms require switches to protect external input power ports used for operation and battery charging and to control internal load circuits.
Input power port protection is a paramount concern in mobile phone and smartphone design, as reliable power sources may not always be used. The level of protection is dependent upon phone model and local country requirements
- Over-voltage, and surge protected load switches protect battery charge management and operating handset circuits, by breaking the connection between the power source and the internal circuitry, in the event the device is connected to a faulty power source or subjected to an abnormal stress condition.
Product Highlights:
- Programmable and fixed over-voltage protection (OVP) shutdown thresholds.
- Input protection
- Wrong adapter up to +40V
- Reverse voltage down to -6V
- Transient voltage protection up to 200V, compliant to IEC61000-4-2 (Level 4)
- ESD protection compliant to ±8kV contact, ±15kV air gap and ±2kV human body model.
- Single or dual devices with Uni or Bi-directional blocking
Integrated load switches provide internal power switching and are controlled by simple GPIO logic.
- Eliminate the need for bias and level shift circuits associated with discrete MOSFET switches
- Provides slew-rate limited turn-on with reverse current blocking and output discharge mode to de-select functions when not required to extend battery life.
Product Highlights:
- Extremely low IN to OUT resistance
- Tiny footprint
- Operation down to 1.8V
| Part Number | Description |
| KTS1601 | SRC P-Ch Load Switch with Reverse Blocking |
| KTS1605 | SRC P-Ch Load Switch with Reverse Blocking |
| KTS1605-1 | SRC P-Ch Load Switch with Reverse Blocking and Output Discharge |
| KTS1612 | Dual-Input Push Button Reset IC with Two Discharge Paths |
| KTS1650B | 4.5 Amp Overvoltage Protection IC with Surge Protection |
| KTS1662 | Adjustable Overvoltage Protection Switch |
| KTS1663 | Load Switch with fixed and adjustable OVP |
| KTS1668 | 100V Surge Protected OVP Switch, with sense output |
| KTS1670 | Adjustable Overvoltage Protection Switch |
| KTS1675 | Overvoltage Protector with Bidirectional Blocking and Surge Protection |
| KTS1675A | Overvoltage Protector with Bidirectional Blocking and Surge Protection |
| KTS1676 | Overvoltage Protector with Bidirectional Blocking and Surge Protection |
| KTS1677A | Low RON Load Switch with Overvoltage and Reverse Blocking Protection |
| KTS1678B | OVP Switch with Single Input, Dual Output Switches with Surge Protection and Individual Enables |
| KTS1678C | Surge Protected, Single Input, Dual Output Load Switch with OVP |
| KTS1680A | 100V Surge Protected OVP Switch |
| KTS1680C | 100V Surge Protected OVP Switch |
| KTS1681A | 4 Amp Overvoltage Protection IC with Sense Output |
| KTS1690A | USB VBUS ISOURCE Load Switch with Current Limit Control |
| KTS1693 | 110V Surge Protected OVP Load Switch with OCP |
RGB LED Drivers
Multicolor RGB LEDs are often incorporated into mobile and smartphone handsets as function indicator lamps or for fashion lighting.
- RGB LED drivers allow simplified programmable control of LED color and brightness
Product Highlights:
- 3-channel RGB LED drivers permit custom color control
- 4-channel RGBW devices allow for driving a white LED in addition to the RGB LED
- I2C to ease integration with a wide variety of processors and operating systems
- Wide range of ramp up/down timing for slow fade in/out effects and complex repeating patterns
- Ultra-small package footprint
| Part Number | Description |
| KTD2026 | 3-Channel RGB LED Driver with I2C Control |
| KTD2027 | 4-Channel RGBW LED Driver with I2C Control |
| KTD2037 | 3-Channel RGB LED Driver with I2C Control, AutoBlinQ™ |
USB Data Line Protection ICs
| Part Number | Description |
| KTU1000 | USB Hi-Speed Switch with Fault Protection |
| KTU1001 | USB D+/D- Hi-Speed or SBU1/2 Switch with Fault Protection |
| KTU1001A | USB D+/D- Hi-Speed or SBU1/2 Switch with Fault Protection |
| KTU1101 | USB Type-C Port Protector for CC and SBU Pins |
| KTU1108 | USB Type-C Protector for CC Pins |
| KTU1120 | USB Type-C Port Protector for CC and SBU Pins |
| KTU1121A | USB Type-C Port Protector for CC and SBU Pins |
| KTU1121 | USB Type-C Port Protector for CC and SBU Pins |
| KTU1131 | USB Type-C Port Protector for CC, SBU and D+/- Pins |
Wireless Power Receiver
| Part Number | Description |
| KTE7000 | 5W Wireless Power Receiver for WPC/Qi BPP |
