Control, from beyond the motherboard

AMI’s essential component for mobile and embedded systems

processor computer chip

Embedded Controllers
from AMI

In modern mobile, ultra-mobile and embedded computer systems, the EC sub-system is a must for enabling energy-conscious designs and dramatic power savings.

Our latest EC silicon designs feature high performance processing power and complex features. With over 25 years of experience in BIOS and keyboard controller programming, AMI proudly offers premium EC firmware with advanced functionality and flexible development options including:

  • Keyboard Controller Functionality: AT and PS/2 8042 Compatible
  • ACPI Embedded Controller: Fully compatible with ACPI EC requirements
  • Full source code available for development
  • Smart Battery Management via SMBus interface for smart, control method batteries
  • OEM Customization: Utilize EC advanced functionality to create unique platform functionality
  • C or assembly language development
  • ShareBIOS and Internal Flash support
  • Porting to many popular chipset reference board (CRB) designs.

    Embedded Controller Data Sheet

    EC firmware has steadily evolved from the keyboard controller of the last millenia to what it is today.

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