Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) today announced the launch of the MCP16701 Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC), designed to meet the needs of high-performance MPU and FPGA developers.

The MCP16701 integrates eight 1.5A buck converters that can be connected in parallel, four 300mA internal low dropout voltage regulators (LDOs), and a controller that can drive external MOSFETs.

This highly integrated device reduces the number of components by up to 60% compared to traditional discrete solutions, providing space savings of up to 48%. The MCP16701 is housed in a small form factor VQFN package measuring 8mm × 8mm, providing a compact and flexible power management solution ideal for space-constrained applications.

Additionally, the MCP16701 is designed to meet a variety of power requirements and has a configurable feature set to support Microchip’s PIC64-GX MPUs and PolarFire® FPGAs.

“With the launch of the MCP16701, Microchip is redefining the PMIC technology standard by providing an unprecedented level of integration and flexibility,” said Rudy Jaramillo, vice president of Microchip’s Analog Power and Interface business unit. “This advanced PMIC is specifically designed for high-performance applications, helping customers simplify their design process.”

The MCP16701 features an I2C communication interface, which can increase the efficiency and simplify communication between the PMIC and other system components. It can also operate over a wide temperature range from -40°C to 105°C, providing stable performance under various environmental conditions.

One of the key features of the MCP16701 is the ability to dynamically change the output voltage (Vout) level of any converter in 12.5mV or 25mV increments. This maximum flexibility allows developers to fine-tune the power supply to meet the power requirements of specific applications, helping to improve overall system efficiency and performance.

The MCP16701 is part of Microchip’s PMIC family, along with the MCP16502 and MCP16501, and is designed to power high-performance MPU applications targeting industrial computing, data centers, IoT and edge AI. For more information, visit Microchip's power management products website.

The MCP16701 PMIC is supported by the EV23P28A evaluation board and a dedicated GUI to enable developers to evaluate their designs.

The MCP16701 device is priced at $3.00 each in 10,000-unit quantities. For additional information and to purchase, contact your local Microchip representative or authorized distributor or visit the Microchip Customer Service page.