Notebooks are the perfect solution for the user who is on the go and looking for instantaneous information or computing. Today's most advanced notebooks come equipped with Bluetooth^TM wireless technology, Ethernet, high-end audio, and power management tools for extended battery life. On-board thermal management systems maximize the performance of the CPU and other various components. With worldwide notebook shipments expected to increase, analog solutions will play a larger and more important role in the notebook industry.

Component Highlights

* Ethernet PHY - delivers up to 1 Gbps performance with small size, low power, and full interoperability.
* RS-232 driver - the "X5" receiver serial port devices have low power consumption and small footprint.
* USB switches - dual, triple, and quad ports support flexible USB system design.
* Keyboard controller - embedded RISC controllers are highly integrated, with low power consumption and small packaging.
* SuperI/O - small, low-power, single-chip solutions support common PC I/O peripherals.
* FPD Link - LVDS technology minimizes EMI and cable size problems.
* Audio amplifiers - dual 2.5W audio amps with stereo headphone function save money and space, while individual dual audio amps and stereo headphone amps allow flexible system design.
* Amplifier in Mic - miniaturized packaging and new amplifier IC design merge in the innovative amplifier within the ECM.
* AC97 audio codec - provides a high quality audio path and all analog functionality in a PC audio system.
* Select from several hardware monitors, RDTS 2-wire serial temperature sensors and SPI?/MICROWIRE? compatible digital sensors.
* DDR termination - linear solutions offer the optimal approach of low cost and complexity with high performance and functionality.
* LDO, Buck switching regulators - National offers a wide selection of high efficiency, small footprint regulators suitable for notebook applications.
* Battery charger - solutions are available for common chemistries, using analog charger controllers, microcontroller chargers, and fully integrated devices with customization available.