Microchip Launches 30V Buck Switching Regulator Featuring High Efficiency and Compact Design

Microchip Technology (Country Manager for Korea: Byung-Don Han), a global specialist in microcontroller, analog, and flash IP solutions, today introduced the MCP16301, Microchip's first buck switching regulator featuring 600mA output and support for 30V input voltage. The MCP16301 offers a wide input voltage range of 4V to 30V and an output voltage range of 2V to 15V, achieving up to 95% efficiency. This 60mA MCP16301 is supplied in a 6-pin SOT-23 package with an integrated high-side switch, allowing for the minimization of external component usage. This product is suitable for applications in the industrial, telecommunications, consumer electronics, and automotive markets, such as set-top boxes, LED lighting, HVAC systems, and power meters.

The MCP16301 provides an efficient yet compact solution for stepping down 12V to 20V DC power rails for use with PIC® microcontrollers and other low-voltage devices in a variety of applications. Featuring high-speed peak current mode control, it enables rapid response to sudden input voltage and load transients in power applications. Furthermore, with excellent line and load stabilization capabilities and integrated control loop and slope compensation functions, it simplifies the complex task of stabilizing converter control systems while enhancing operational reliability. Furthermore, compared to LDO (Low Drop-Out) regulators, the MCP16301 reduces heat generation and power demand not only within the application but also under corresponding cooling requirements, thereby extending battery life and making it easier to meet power requirements.

Bryan J. Liddiard, Vice President of Marketing for Microchip’s Analog and Interface Products business unit, stated, “The MCP16301 continues Microchip’s commitment to high-efficiency power products. Through this, customers now have another competitive, compact solution for a wide range of applications. Furthermore, it enables the implementation of a complete MCP16301 solution with significantly less heat generation and higher efficiency within the footprint of a typical D2PAK LDO.”

Mikhail Voroniouk, Senior Product Marketing Engineer at Microchip’s Analog and Interface Products business unit, added, “The MCP16301 embodies Microchip’s efforts to provide customers with a broad product portfolio focused on low power.”

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