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MCP1601, 500 mA Synchronous Buck Regulator
The MCP1601, 500 mA synchronous buck regulator,
is a fully integrated DC-to-DC switching converter that
requires neither an external power transistor nor a
power diode for operation within its rated current range.
It is designed for down-converting standard battery and
bus voltages to the operational voltages required in
various systems. It has an adjustable output range of
0.9V to V
IN
and can be powered with an input voltage
range of 2.7V to 5.5V. Given this input range, the
MCP1601 is ideal for applications being powered with
a single cell Li-Ion, or two or three cell NiMH, NiCd or
alkaline batteries, as well as, from standard system
bus voltages such as 5.0V, 3.3V or 3.0V. Some typical
battery powered applications include: Cell Phones,
PDAs, Digital Cameras, and USB powered devices.
At the internally set PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)
frequency of 750 kHZ, the MCP1601 can exceed 92%
efficiency and deliver 500 mA of load current, while
using low profile surface mount inductors and ceramic
capacitors. Together these features minimize space,
cost and wasted power.
The MCP1601 has three operating modes; PWM for
normal medium-to-high load conditions, PFM (Pulse
Frequency Modulation) for light loads over extended
periods of time, and LDO (Low Drop-Out) mode for when
the input voltage approaches the output voltage and
the PWM duty cycle approaches 100%. In the latter
case, the buck switch transistor saturates and supplies
the maximum possible voltage to the load. Switching
between these modes is automatic and allows the
MCP1601 to operate at maximum efficiency over a wide
variation of line and load conditions.
Features:
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Three Operating Modes: PWM, PFM and LDO
(100% duty cycle) auto Switching between modes
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All Ceramic Capacitor Solution
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Integrated Buck and Synchronous Switches
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Continuous Output Current Capability of 500 mA
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Input Voltage Range of 2.7V to 5.5V
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Low Voltage Output Capability of 0.9V
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Fixed Switching Frequency of 750 kHz
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Capable of PWM external synchronization up
to 1.0 MHz
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Over-temperature
protection-on-chip
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Integrated Under Voltage Lock-out
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Integrated Soft-start Capability
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Temperature Range of -40 °C to +85 °C
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Available in a Small 8-pin MSOP Package
PGND
VOUT
LX
VIN
FB
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
SYNC/PWM
Input
Voltage
2.7V - 4.2V
CIN
10 µF
10 µH
COUT
10 µF
R1
250k (for 1.8V)
R2
200k
Typical Application (2.7V to 4.2V)
IOUT = 0 mA
to 400 mA
COUT Range
10 µF to 47 µF
L Range
10 µH to 22 µH
C1
47 pF
VOUT Range
1.2V to 3.3V
AGND
SHDN
MCP1601
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Additional Information:
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Microchip’s web site:
www.microchip.com
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Microchip’s Technical Library CD-ROM, Order No. DS00161
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Product Line Card, Order No. DS00148
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Analog & Interface Families Data Book 2002, Order No. DS00207
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2002 Technical Documentation Analog & Interface Product Families CD-ROM, Order No. DS51205
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MCP1601 Data Sheet, DS21762
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MCP1601 Evaluation Board User Guide, DS51315
Development Tools Support:
The MCP1601 Evaluation Board is designed to demonstrate the use of the MCP1601 Synchronous Buck Regulator
in a step-down, inductor-based DC-to-DC converter application. The MCP1601 Evaluation Board is constructed using
one silk screen layer and two 1 oz. metal wiring layers. The bottom metal wiring layer is a single ground plane which is
routed to partition the P
GND
high current return pin from the small signal A
GND
return pin on the MCP1601 device.
MCP1601 500 mA Synchronous Buck Regulator
Product
Switching
Frequency
VCC
Range
PWM, PFM, LDO
Operating Modes
SHDN
Current
(Typical)
Integrated
Soft-start
Under
Voltage
Lock-out
Operating
Temperature
Range
# of Pins/
Package
MCP1601
750 kHz
2.7V to 5.5V
Yes
0.1 µA
Yes
Yes
-40°C to +85°C
8MS
Package Key: MS = MSOP
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Demonstrates the Use of the MCP1601 Synchronous Buck Regulator
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