PMIC – OR Controllers and Ideal Diodes: Intelligent Power Path Management for High-Reliability Systems
We position PMIC – OR Controllers and Ideal Diodes as a cornerstone technology in modern power management architectures, designed to ensure seamless power source selection, redundancy, and protection with minimal power loss. These devices replace conventional diode OR-ing solutions by delivering near-zero forward voltage drop , fast switchover , and intelligent fault isolation , which are essential in high-availability and energy-efficient electronic systems. OR controllers and ideal diodes are widely deployed in telecommunications infrastructure, data centers, industrial automation, automotive electronics, medical equipment, and battery-powered systems , where uninterrupted power delivery and efficiency are non-negotiable. Fundamental Concept of Power OR-ing Traditional Diode OR-ing Limitations Conventional diode OR-ing uses Schottky or PN diodes to connect multiple power sources to a common load. While simple, this approach introduces significant drawbacks: High forward vol...