Microchip introduces 30V buck switching regulator
Microchip has announced the availability of its first 30V input buck switching regulator. The MCP16301 combines an input voltage range of 4 to 30V and a 600mA output across a voltage range of 2 to 15V.
The device has a high side switch integrated into its 6-pin SOT-23 package and is designed to minimise the number of external components. According to the company, this allows for stepping down 12 to 24V dc power rails to drive PIC microcontrollers and other low voltage devices. Other features include on board control loop compensation and slope compensation.
The MCP16301 is suitable for use in set top boxes, led lighting, HVAC systems and power meters, in addition to other applications in the industrial, telecommunications, consumer and automotive markets. A high speed peak current mode control is implemented to provide a fast response to sudden input voltage and load transients in power applications.