Abstract: A power delivery system included in a computer system using multiple power converter circuits to generate respective voltage levels on multiple power supply nodes. The power delivery system includes a step-down power converter circuit that generates a voltage level for use by host and follower power converter circuits. The host power converter circuit generates an external demand current that is shared by multiple follower power converter circuits to regulate the voltage level on the multiple power supply nodes. The power delivery system can be scaled to different platforms of the computer system by adjusting the number of follower power converter circuits.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a system with a power management device, a wakeup circuit, a battery management device, and a connector. During a powered down mode of operation, the battery management device can provide, via the connector, a bias voltage to the wakeup circuit. In response to a wakeup switch being activated, the battery management device can provide a power supply (e.g., from a battery) to the power management device. Benefits of the wakeup circuit include (1) a reduction of battery consumption—and thus improving battery lifetime—when the electronic system is in a powered down mode of operation because the wakeup circuit has lower number of active components compared to other designs and (2) a non-complex wakeup circuit design because one or more existing connector interconnects between the power management device and the battery management device can be re-used during electronic system's powered down mode of operation.

Abstract: A power delivery system included in a computer system using multiple power converter circuits to generate respective voltage levels on multiple power supply nodes. The power delivery system includes a step-down power converter circuit that generates a voltage level for use by host and follower power converter circuits. The host power converter circuit generates an external demand current that is shared by multiple follower power converter circuits to regulate the voltage level on the multiple power supply nodes. The power delivery system can be scaled to different platforms of the computer system by adjusting the number of follower power converter circuits.

Abstract: A level shifter circuit with an intermediate power domain and method for operating the same is disclosed. The level shifter circuit includes an input circuit, an output circuit, and an intermediate circuit. The input circuit is coupled to receive an input signal from a first voltage domain operating according to a first supply voltage, and generates a first intermediate signal. The intermediate circuit receives the first intermediate signal and generates a second intermediate signal. The output circuit receives the intermediate signal and provides an output signal into a second voltage domain operating at a second supply voltage different from the first. A voltage multiplexer is configured to provide one of the first or second supply voltages to the intermediate circuit depending on a state of the input signal.

Abstract: A level shifter circuit with an intermediate power domain and method for operating the same is disclosed. The level shifter circuit includes an input circuit, an output circuit, and an intermediate circuit. The input circuit is coupled to receive an input signal from a first voltage domain operating according to a first supply voltage, and generates a first intermediate signal. The intermediate circuit receives the first intermediate signal and generates a second intermediate signal. The output circuit receives the intermediate signal and provides an output signal into a second voltage domain operating at a second supply voltage different from the first. A voltage multiplexer is configured to provide one of the first or second supply voltages to the intermediate circuit depending on a state of the input signal.

Abstract: Power supply sequencing systems and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a programmable charge pump supplies a programmable current source, which drives an external NFET that controls whether power is supplied to a device or a portion of circuitry. The maximum voltage and the turn-on ramp rate supplied to the NFET are programmable and, therefore, the NFET can be operated safely within its rated limits without requiring external protection devices. If a high-voltage output terminal is not required to drive an external NFET, the output terminal, in accordance with another embodiment, may be configured to function as an open drain logic output terminal.

Abstract: Power supply sequencing systems and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a programmable charge pump supplies a programmable current source, which drives an external NFET that controls whether power is supplied to a device or a portion of circuitry. The maximum voltage and the turn-on ramp rate supplied to the NFET are programmable and, therefore, the NFET can be operated safely within its rated limits without requiring external protection devices. If a high-voltage output terminal is not required to drive an external NFET, the output terminal, in accordance with another embodiment, may be configured to function as an open drain logic output terminal.