What does PFM stand for?

Pulse Frequency Modulation

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Samples in periodicals archive:

In addition, for low current ranges below 100 milli-Amperes (mA), the use of Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM) reduces the power consumption in stand-by mode.

Japan : Fujitsu unveils DC/DC converter IC for consumer electronics

The IC also includes Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM)(2) that is highly efficient in low-current ranges, and allows the equipment to have low power consumption in stand-by mode.

Fujitsu Announces Fast-Response DC/DC Converter IC for Consumer ...

6 mm Package PHOENIX -- ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a leading global supplier of efficient power management solutions, today introduced two new high-performing pulse width modulation (PWM), pulse frequency modulation (PFM) and PWM-only dc-dc converters optimized for portable applications.

ON Semiconductor Introduces Tiny 3 MHz Synchronous Step-Down DC-DC ...

It automatically switches to Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM) mode at low loads to provide a higher efficiency.

ON Semiconductor's Latest PWM/PFM Step-Down DC-DC Controller ...

The NCP1500's LDO mode provides a significantly lower quiescent current and virtually no noise on the output compared to competitive devices that use Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM) mode.

ON Semiconductor Delivers Efficient Multi-Mode Voltage Regulation ...

The LX1992 features a pseudo-hysteretic pulse frequency modulation topology and uses an external N-Channel MOSFET.

Microsemi Expands Light Management Portfolio With New LED Driver

Unlike conventional pulse width modulation (PWM) step-up converters, the TC120 automatically shifts to pulse frequency modulation (PFM) at low loads, resulting in reduced supply current and improved efficiency.

High Efficiency PFM/PWM Step-Down, Buck, Regulator/Controller Offers ...

The TC105 normally operates in pulse width modulation mode (PWM), but automatically switches to pulse frequency modulation (PFM) at low output loads for greater efficiency.

TelCom Semiconductor's New Tiny Step-Down Switching Controller Drives ...