Patent ID: 8731499

Claim:
A voice data and RF integrated circuit (IC) comprising: a processing module, coupled to a memory module, that executes a plurality of operational instructions of at least one application and that determines a selected one of a plurality of power modes based on current use characteristics of the at least one application, and generates a power mode signal based on the selected one of the plurality of power modes; and a power management circuit, coupled to the processing module, that receives the power mode signal and that generates a plurality of power supply signals based on the power mode signal; wherein the voice data and RF IC is integrated in a package with a top and a bottom having a plurality of bonding pads to connect the voice data and RF IC to a circuit board, wherein the power management circuit is integrated along the bottom of the package and wherein the bonding pads are arrayed in an area of the bottom with an open center portion and wherein the power management circuit is integrated in the open center portion.