IT8218VG-256 CXO Lenovo ITE Embedded Controller VFBGA
Product Code: IT8218VG-256-CXO
Part Marking: IT8218VG-256 CXO (Features Lenovo and LA1 branding right below it on the chip)
Brand: ITE Tech. Inc. (Lenovo OEM)
Package Type: VFBGA (Ball Grid Array)
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Datasheet: N/A (Public datasheet is not available as it is custom-manufactured for Lenovo)
Product Features
The IT8218VG-256 (IT8218VG-256-CXO) is a high-performance Embedded Controller (EC) and KBC IC exclusively manufactured by ITE Tech for Lenovo devices. Distinguished by the prominent "Lenovo" and "LA1" logos on the chip, this hardware utilizes a VFBGA (Ball Grid Array) package structure, unlike standard leaded (LQFP) I/O controllers, and requires BGA soldering techniques during the assembly process. As indicated by the chip code extension, it is equipped with a 256KB programmable eFlash (Embedded Flash) memory. Since the system will not trigger if the chip is installed blank, it is a technical necessity to program it with the appropriate firmware for the specific motherboard via the Parallel, I2C, JTAG and keyboard connector interface before or after assembly. It directly manages critical system processes on the motherboard such as keyboard input commands, advanced power management, and thermal control monitoring. It is a specific controller IC frequently utilized in the logic board repairs of Lenovo laptops.
- Type: Embedded Controller (EC) / KBC IC
- Internal Memory: 256KB programmable eFlash memory
- Features: Advanced power management and thermal control infrastructure
- Programming: Software support via JTAG or Keyboard interface (Programming is mandatory)
- Version Code: CXO
- Package Type: VFBGA (Ball grid array structure)
- Applications: Lenovo notebook motherboards
Sales Information
Condition: BRAND NEW. Original.
Warranty: No warranty is provided for semiconductor products.
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