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MCP16301
Features
Up to 96% Typical Efficiency
Input Voltage Range: 4.0V to 30V
Output Voltage Range: 2.0V to 15V
2% Output Voltage Accuracy
Integrated N-Channel Buck Switch: 460 mΩ
•600 mA Output Current
•500 kHz Fixed Frequen cy
Adjustable Output Voltage
Low Device Shutdown Current
Peak Current Mo de Cont rol
Intern al Com pen sation
Stable with Ceramic Capacitors
Internal Soft-Start
Cycle by Cycle Peak Current Limit
Under Voltage Lockout (UVLO): 3.5V
Overtemperature Protection
Available Package: SOT-23-6
Applications
•PIC
®/dsPIC Microcontroller Bias Supply
24V Industrial Input DC-DC Conversion
Set-Top Boxes
DSL Cable Modems
Automotive
Wall Cube Regulat ion
SLA Battery Powered Devices
AC-DC Digital Control Power Source
Power Meters
•D
2 Package Linear Regulator Replacement
-See Figure 5-2
•Consumer
Medical and Health Care
Distributed Power Supplies
General Description
The MCP16301 is a highly integrated, high-efficiency,
fixed frequency, step-down DC-DC converter in a
popular 6-p in SOT -23 package that ope rates from input
voltage sources up to 30V. Integrated features include
a high side switch, fix ed freque ncy Pea k Current Mod e
Control, internal compensation, peak current limit and
overtemperature protection. Minimal external
components are necessary to develop a complete
step-down DC-DC converter power supply.
High co nverter ef fic ienc y is achiev ed by inte grating the
current limited, low resistance, high-speed N-Channel
MOSFET and associated drive circuitry. High
switching frequency minimizes the size of external
filtering components resulting in a small solution size.
The MCP16301 can supply 600 mA of continuous
current while re gulati ng the outpu t vol tag e fr om 2.0V to
15V. An integrated, high-performance peak current
mode architecture keeps the output voltage tightly
regulated, even during input voltage steps and output
current transient conditions that are common in power
systems.
The EN input is used to turn the device on and off.
While turned off, only a few micro amps of current are
consumed from the input for power shedding and load
distribution applications.
Output voltage is set with an external resistor divider.
The MCP16301 is offered in a space saving SOT-23-6
surface mount package.
Package Type
VIN
VFB
BOOST
GND
EN
MCP16301
6-Lead SOT-23
SW
1
2
34
5
6
High Voltage Input Integrated Switch Step-Down Regulator
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Typical Applications
VIN
GND
V
FB
SW
VIN
6.0V To 30V
VOUT
5.0V @ 600 mA
COUT
2 X10 µF
CIN
10 µF
L1
22 µH
BOOST
52.3 KΩ
10 KΩ
EN
1N4148
40V
Schottky
Diode
CBOOST
100 nF
VIN
GND
V
FB
SW
VIN
4.5V To 30V
VOUT
3.3V @ 600 mA
COUT
2 X10 µF
CIN
10 µF
L1
15 µH
BOOST
31.2 KΩ
10 KΩ
EN
1N4148
40V
Schottky
Diode
CBOOST
100 nF
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
10 100 1000
IOUT (mA)
Efficiency (%)
VOUT = 5.0V
VOUT = 3.3V
VIN = 12V
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1.0 ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Absolute Maximum Ratings †
VIN, SW............................... ................................-0.5V to 40 V
BOOST – GND .......... ............................ .............-0.5V to 46V
BOOST – SW Voltage........................................-0.5V to 6.0V
VFB Voltage........................................................-0.5V to 6.0V
EN Voltage.............................................-0.5V to (VIN + 0.3V)
Output Sh o rt Circuit Cur rent ................ ................ .Co ntinuo us
Power Dissi p a tion ............ ...... ...... ....... ...... ..Internally Limited
Storage Temperature ................................... -65°C to +150°C
Ambient Temperature with Power Applied..... -40°C to +85°C
Operating Junction Tempe rature.................. -40°C to +125°C
ESD Protection On All Pins:
HBM.................................................................3 kV
MM.................................................................200 V
† Notice: S tresses above those listed under “Maximum
Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device.
This is a stress rating only and functional operation of
the devi ce at those or any other c onditions ab ove those
indicated in the operational sections of this
specification is not intended. Exposure to maximum
rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
DC CHARACTERISTICS
Electrical Characteristics: Unless otherwise indicated, TA = +25°C, VIN = VEN = 12V, VBOOST - VSW = 3.3V,
VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 100 mA, L = 15 µH, COUT = CIN = 2 X 10 µF X7R Ceramic Capacitors
Boldface specifications apply over the TA range of -40oC to +85oC.
Parameters Sym Min Typ Max Units Conditions
Input Voltage VIN 4.0 30 VNote 1
Feedbac k Volt age VFB 0.784 0.800 0.816 V
Output Voltage Adjust Range VOUT 2.0 15.0 VNote 2
Feedbac k Volt age
Line Regulation VFB/VFB)/ΔVIN 0.01 0.1 %/V VIN = 12V to 30V;
Feedbac k Inpu t Bias C urren t IFB -250 ±10 +250 nA
Undervoltage Lockout Start UVLOSTRT 3.5 4.0 V VIN Rising
Undervoltage Lockout Stop UVLOSTOP 2.4 3.0 V VIN Falling
Undervoltage Lockout
Hysteresis UVLOHYS 0.4 V
Switching Frequency fSW 425 500 550 kHz IOUT = 200 mA
Maximu m Duty Cycle DCMAX 90 95 % VIN = 5V; VFB = 0.7V;
IOUT = 100 mA
Minimu m Duty Cycl e DCMIN 1 %
NMOS Switch On Resistance RDS(ON) 0.46 ΩVBOOST - VSW = 3.3V
NMOS Switch Current Limit IN(MAX) 1.3 A VBOOST - VSW = 3.3V
Quiescent Current IQ 2 7.5 mA VBOOST= 3.3V ; Note 3
Quiescent Current - Shutdown IQ 7 10 µA VOUT = EN = 0V
Maximum Output Current IOUT 600 mA Note 1
EN Input Logic High VIH 1.4 V
EN Input Logic Low VIL 0.4 V
EN Input Leakage Current IENLK 0.05 1.0 µA VEN = 12V
Soft-Start Time tSS 150 µS EN Low to High,
90% of VOUT
Note 1: The input voltage should be > output voltage + headroom voltage; higher load currents increase the input voltage
necessary for regulation. See characterization graphs for typical input to output operating voltage range.
2: For VIN < VOUT, VOUT will not remain in regulation.
3: VBOOST supply is derived from VOUT.
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Thermal Sh utdown Die
Temperature TSD 150 °C
Die Temperature Hysteresis TSDHYS 30 °C
TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Specifications:
Parameters Sym Min Typ Max Units Conditions
Temperature Ranges
Operati ng Junction Temperat ure Ra ng e TJ-40 +125 °C Steady State
Storage Temperature Range TA-65 +150 °C
Maximum Junct ion Temperature TJ +150 °C Transient
Package Thermal Resistances
Thermal Resistance, 6L-SOT-23 θJA 190.5 °C/W EIA/JESD51-3 Standard
DC CHARACTERISTICS (CONTINUED)
Electrical Characteristics: Unless otherwise indicated, TA = +25°C, VIN = VEN = 12V, VBOOST - VSW = 3.3V,
VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 100 mA, L = 15 µH, COUT = CIN = 2 X 10 µF X7R Ceramic Capacitors
Boldface specifications apply over the TA range of -40oC to +85oC.
Parameters Sym Min Typ Max Units Conditions
Note 1: The input voltage should be > output voltage + headroom voltage; higher load currents increase the input voltage
necessary for regulation. See characterization graphs for typical input to output operating voltage range.
2: For VIN < VOUT, VOUT will not remain in regulation.
3: VBOOST supply is derived from VOUT.
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2.0 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES
Note: Unless otherwise indicated, VIN = EN = 12V, COUT = CIN = 2 X10 µF, L = 15 µH, VOUT = 3.3V, ILOAD = 200 mA,
TA = +25°C.
FIGURE 2-1: 2.0V VOUT Efficiency vs.
IOUT.
FIGURE 2-2: 3.3V VOUT Efficiency vs.
IOUT.
FIGURE 2-3: 5.0V VOUT Efficiency vs.
IOUT.
FIGURE 2-4: 12V VOUT Efficiency vs.
IOUT.
FIGURE 2-5: 15V VOUT Efficiency vs.
IOUT.
FIGURE 2-6: Input Quiescent Current vs.
Temperature.
Note: The gra phs and table s pro vi ded follo w ing this note ar e a st a tis tic al sum ma ry ba sed on a limi ted nu mb er of
samples and are provided for informational purposes only. The performance characteristics listed herein
are not tested or guaranteed. In some graphs or tables, the data presented may be outside the specified
operating range (e.g., outside specified power supply range) and therefore outside the warranted range.
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
IOUT(mA)
Efficiency (%)
V
IN = 30V
VIN = 12V
VIN = 6V
VOUT = 2.0V
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
IOUT (mA)
Efficiency (%)
VIN = 30V
VIN = 12V
VIN = 6V
VOUT = 3.3V
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
IOUT (mA)
Efficiency (%)
V
IN = 6V
V
IN = 30V
V
IN = 12V
VOUT = 5.0V
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
IOUT (mA)
Efficiency (%)
VIN = 30V
VIN = 24V
VIN = 16V
VOUT = 12.0V
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
IOUT (mA)
Efficiency (%)
VIN = 30V
VIN = 24V
VIN = 16V
VOUT = 15.0V
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
-40 -25 -10 5 20 35 50 65 80
Ambient Temperature (°C)
IQ (mA)
VIN = 30V
V
IN = 6V
VIN = 12V
VOUT = 3.3V
IOUT = 0 mA
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Note: Unless otherwise indicated, VIN = EN = 12V, COUT = CIN = 2 X10 µF, L = 15 µH, VOUT = 3.3V, ILOAD = 200 mA,
TA = +25°C.
FIGURE 2-7: Switching Frequency vs.
Temperature; VOUT = 3.3V.
FIGURE 2-8: Maximum Duty Cycle vs.
Ambient Temperature; VOUT = 5.0V.
FIGURE 2-9: Peak Current Lim it vs .
Temperature; VOUT = 3.3V.
FIGURE 2-10: Switch RDSON vs. VBOOST.
FIGURE 2-11: VFB vs. Temperature;
VOUT = 3.3V.
FIGURE 2-12: Under Voltage Lockout vs.
Temperature.
460
465
470
475
480
485
490
495
500
505
-40 -25 -10 5 20 35 50 65 80
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Switching Frequency (kHz)
VIN = 12V
IOUT = 200 mA
VOUT = 3.3V
95.45
95.5
95.55
95.6
95.65
95.7
95.75
95.8
95.85
-40 -25 -10 5 20 35 50 65 80
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Maximum Duty Cycle (%)
VIN = 5V
IOUT = 200 mA
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
-40 -25 -10 5 20 35 50 65 80
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Peak Current Limit (mA)
VIN = 12V
VIN = 30V
VIN = 6V
VOUT = 3.3V
420
430
440
450
460
470
480
490
500
510
33.544.55
Boost Voltage (V)
RDSON (m)
TA = +25°C
VDS = 100 mV
0.796
0.797
0.798
0.799
0.800
0.801
0.802
-40 -25 -10 5 20 35 50 65 80
Ambient Temperature (°C)
VFB Voltage (V)
VOUT = 3.3V
VIN = 12V
IOUT = 100 mA
3.10
3.15
3.20
3.25
3.30
3.35
3.40
3.45
3.50
3.55
3.60
-40 -25 -10 5 20 35 50 65 80
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Voltage (V)
UVLO Start
UVLO Stop
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Note: Unless otherwise indicated, VIN = EN = 12V, COUT = CIN = 2 X10 µF, L = 15 µH, VOUT = 3.3V, ILOAD = 200 mA,
TA = +25°C.
FIGURE 2-13: EN Threshold Voltage vs.
Temperature.
FIGURE 2-14: Light Load Switchi ng
Waveforms.
FIGURE 2-15: Heavy Load Switching
Waveforms.
FIGURE 2-16: Typical Minimum Input
Voltage vs. Output Current.
FIGURE 2-17: Startup From Enable.
FIGURE 2-18: Startup From VIN.
0.40
0.45
0.50
0.55
0.60
0.65
0.70
0.75
-40 -25 -10 5 20 35 50 65 80
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Enable Threshold Voltage (V)
VIN = 12V
IOUT = 100 mA
VOUT = 3.3V
VOUT = 3.3V
IOUT = 50 mA
VIN = 12V
VOUT
20 mV/DIV
AC coupled
VSW
5V/DIV
IL
100 mA/DIV
1 µs/DIV
VOUT = 3.3V
IOUT = 600 mA
VIN = 12V
1 µs/DIV
VOUT =
20 mV/DIV
AC coupled
VSW =
5V/DIV
IL =
20 mA/DIV
3.20
3.50
3.80
4.10
4.40
4.70
5.00
1 10 100 1000
IOUT (mA)
Minimum Input Voltage (V)
To Start
To Run
VOUT = 3.3V
IOUT = 100 mA
VIN = 12V
VOUT
2V/DIV
100 µs/
VOUT
2V/DIV
100 µs/DIV
VEN
2V/DIV
VOUT = 3.3V
IOUT = 100 mA
VIN = 12V
VOUT
1V/DIV
VIN
5V/DIV
100 µs/DIV
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Note: Unless otherwise indicated, VIN = EN = 12V, COUT = CIN = 2 X10 µF, L = 15 µH, VOUT = 3.3V, ILOAD = 200 mA,
TA = +25°C.
FIGURE 2-19: Load Transient Response.
FIGURE 2-20: Line Transient Response.
VOUT = 3.3V
IOUT = 100 mA to 600 mA
VIN = 12V
VOUT
AC coupled
100 mV/DIV
IOUT
200 mA/DIV
100 µs/DIV
VOUT = 3.3V
IOUT = 100 mA
VIN = 8V to 12V Step
VOUT
AC coupled
100 mV/DIV
VIN
1V/DIV
10 µs/DIV
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3.0 PIN DESCRIPTIONS
The descriptions of the pins are listed in Table 3-1.
3.1 Boost Pin (BOOST)
The high side of the floating supply used to turn the
integrated N-Channel MOSFET on and off is
connec ted to the boost pin .
3.2 Ground Pin (GND)
The ground or return pin is used for circuit ground
connection. The length of the trace from the input cap
return, output cap return and GND pin should be made
as short as possible to minimize the noise on the GND
pin.
3.3 Feedback Voltage Pin (VFB)
The VFB pin is used to provide output voltage regulation
by using a resistor divider. The VFB voltage will be
0.800V typical with the output voltage in regulation.
3.4 Enable Pin (EN)
The EN pin is a logic-level input used to enable or
disable the device switching, and lower the quiescent
current whi le disa bled. A lo gic hig h (> 1.4V) wil l enabl e
the r egulator outp ut. A logic low (<0.4V) wi ll ensure th at
the regulator is disabled.
3.5 Power Supply Input Voltage Pin
(VIN)
Connect the input voltage source to VIN. The input
source should be decoupled to GND with a
4.7 µF - 20 µF capacitor, depending on the impedance
of the source and output current. The input capacitor
provides AC current for the power switch and a stable
voltage source for the internal device power. This
capacitor should be connected as close as possible to
the VIN and GND pins. For lighter load applications, a
1 µF X7R or X5R ceramic capacitor can be used.
3.6 Switch Pin (SW)
The switch node pin is connected internally to the
N-channel switch, and externally to the SW node
consisting of the inductor and Schottky diode. The SW
node ca n rise very fast a s a re sult o f the i nternal switc h
turning on. The external Schottky diode should be
connected close to the SW node and GND.
TABLE 3-1: PIN FUNCTION TABLE
MCP16301
SOT-23 Symbol Description
1BOOST Boost voltage that drives the internal NMOS control switch. A bootstrap capacitor is
connected between the BOOST and SW pins.
2GND Ground Pin
3 VFB Output voltage feedback pin. Connect VFB to an external resistor divider to set the
output voltage.
4EN Enable pin. Logic high enables the operation. Do not allow this pin to float.
5 VIN Input supply voltage pin for power and internal biasing.
6SW Output switch node, connects to the inductor, freewheeling diode and the bootstrap
capacitor.
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4.0 DETAILED DESCRIPTION
4.1 Device Overview
The MCP16301 is a high input voltage step-down
regulator, capable of supplying 600 mA to a regulated
output v oltage from 2.0V to 15 V. Internally, the trimmed
500 kHz oscillato r provide s a fixed freq uency, while the
Peak Current Mode Contro l architecture varies the duty
cycle for output voltage regulation. An internal floating
driver is used to turn the high side integrated
N-Channel MOSFET on and off. The power for this
driver is derived from an external boost capacitor
whose energy is supplied from a fixed voltage ranging
between 3.0V and 5.5V, typically the input or output
volt age of the converter. For app lications with an outp ut
voltage outside of this range, 12V for example, the
boost capacitor bias can be derived from the output
using a simple Zener diode regulator.
4.1.1 INTERNAL REFERENCE VOLTAGE
VREF
An integ rated prec ise 0.8 V reference combined with an
external res is tor d ivi de r sets the de sired conve r ter o ut-
put volt age. The resis tor divider ran ge can vary witho ut
affect ing the c ontrol sy stem gai n. High-v alue res istors
consume less current, but are more susceptible to
noise.
4.1.2 INTERNAL COMPENSATION
All control system components necessary for stable
operation over the entire device operating range are
integrated, including the error amplifier and inductor
current s lope comp ensation . To add the prop er amount
of slope compensation, the inductor value changes
along with the output voltage (see Table 5-1).
4.1.3 EXTERN AL COMP ONE NTS
External components consist of:
input capacitor
output filter (Inductor and Capacitor)
freewheeling diode
boost capacitor
boost blocking diode
resistor divider.
The sel ection of the extern al ind uctor, output cap acito r,
input capacitor and freewheeling diode is dependent
upon the output voltage and the maximum output
current.
4.1.4 ENABLE INPUT
Enable input, (EN), is used to enable and disable the
devi ce. If disabled, the MCP16301 device co nsumes a
minimal current from the input. Once enabled, the
internal soft start controls the ou tput voltage rate of rise,
preventing high-inrush current and output voltage
overshoot.
4.1.5 SOFT START
The internal reference voltage rate of rise is controlled
during s tartup, m inimizing the output volt age overs hoot
and the inrush current.
4.1.6 UNDER VOLTAGE LOCKOUT
An integrated Under Voltage Lockout (UVLO) prevents
the con verter from st arting until the input v oltage i s high
enough for normal operation. The converter will typi-
cally start at 3.5V and opera te down to 3 .0V. Hystere sis
is added to prevent starting and stopping during
startup, as a result of loading the input voltage source.
4.1.7 OVERTEMPERATURE
PROTECTION
Overtemperature protection limits the silicon die
temperature to 150°C by turning the converter off. The
normal switc hi ng res um es at 120°C.
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FIGURE 4-1: MCP16301 Bl oc k Diag ra m.
4.2 Functional Description
4.2.1 STEP-DOWN OR BUCK
CONVERTER
The MCP16301 is a non-synchronous, step-down or
buck converter capable of stepping input voltages
ranging from 4V to 30V down to 2.0V to 15V for
VIN > VOUT.
The integrated high-side switch is used to chop or
modula te the input volt age using a co ntrolled duty cy cle
for output voltage regulation. High efficiency is
achiev ed by us in g a l ow re si st ance sw itc h, lo w forwa r d
drop diode, low equivalent series resistance (ESR),
inducto r an d cap aci tor. When the swit ch is turned on, a
DC voltage is applied to the inductor (VIN - VOUT),
resulting in a positive linear ramp of inductor current.
When the switch turns off, the applied inductor voltage
is equal to -VOUT, resultin g in a neg ati ve line ar ramp of
inductor current (ignoring the forward drop of the
Schottky diode).
For steady-state, continuous inductor current
operation, the positive inductor current ramp must
equal the negative current ramp in magnitude. While
opera ting in steady st ate, the switch duty c ycle mus t be
equal to the relationship of VOUT/VIN for constant
output voltage regulation, under the condition that the
inductor current is continuous, or never reaches zero.
For discontinuous inductor current operation, the
steady-state duty cycle will be less than VOUT/VIN to
maintain voltage regulation. The average of the
chopped input voltage or SW node voltage is equal to
the output voltage, while the average of the inductor
current is equal to the output current.
FIGURE 4-2: Step-Down Converter.
Schottky
Diode COUT
CBOOST
Slope
Comp
PWM
Latch
+
-
Overtemp
Precharge R
Comp
Amp
+
-
CCOMP
RCOMP
HS
Drive
CS
VREG
BG
REF
SS
VREF OTEMP
Boost
Pre
Charge
500 kHz OSC
S
VOUT
VOUT
RSENSE
GND
Boost Diode
VIN
EN
RTOP
RBOT
BOOST
SW
GND
FB
VREF
SHDN all blocks
+
-
CIN
+
+
Schottky
Diode C
OUT
V
OUT
SW
V
IN
+
-
SW on off on on
off
I
L
I
L
L
I
OUT
V
OUT
V
IN
0
SW on off on on
off
I
L
I
OUT
V
IN
0
Continuo us Induct or Current Mo de
Discontinu ous Inductor Current M ode
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4.2.2 PEAK CURRENT MODE CONTROL
The MCP16301 integrates a Peak Current Mode
Control arc hitecture, result ing in superior AC reg ulation
while minimizing the number of voltage loop
compensation components, and their size, for
integration. Peak Current Mode Control takes a small
portion of the inductor current, replicates it and
compares this replicated current sense signal with the
output of the integrated error voltage. In practice, the
inductor current and the internal switch current are
equal during the switch-on time. By adding this peak
current sense to the system control, the step-down
power tra in sys tem is redu ce d fro m a 2nd order to a 1st
order. This reduces the system complexity and
increases its dynamic performance.
For Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) duty cycles that
exceed 50%, the control system can become bimodal
where a wide pulse followed by a short pulse repeats
instead of the desire d f ixed p ulse width . To p revent this
mode of operation, an internal compensating ramp is
summed into the current shown in Figure 4-1.
4.2.3 PULSE-WIDTH MODULATION
(PWM)
The internal oscillator periodically starts the switching
period, which in MCP16301’s case occurs every 2 µs
or 500 kHz. With the integrated switch turned on, the
inductor current ramps up until the sum of the current
sense and s lope c ompe nsatio n ramp e xceed s the inte-
grated erro r am pl ifi er ou tpu t. Th e e rror a mp lifi er o utp ut
slews up or down to increase or decrease the inductor
peak cur rent fe eding i nto the out put LC filte r. If the reg-
ulated o utput vo lt age i s lower t han it s t arget, t he inve rt-
ing error amplifier output rises. This results in an
increase in the inductor current to correct for errors in
the output voltage. The fixed frequency duty cycle is
terminated when the sensed inductor peak current,
summed with the internal slope compensation,
exceeds the output voltage of the error amplifier. The
PWM latch is set by turning off the internal switch and
preventing it from turning on until the beginning of the
next cycle. An overtemperature signal, or boost cap
undervoltage, can also reset the PWM latch to asyn-
chronously terminate the cycle.
4.2.4 HIGH SIDE DRIVE
The MCP16301 features an integrated high-side
N-Channel MOSFET for high efficiency step-down
power conversion. An N-Channel MOSFET is used for
its low resistance and size (instead of a P-Channel
MOSFET). The N-Channel MOSFET gate must be
driven above its source to fully turn on the transistor. A
gate-drive voltage above the input is necessary to turn
on the hig h side N-Channel. The high side drive voltage
should be between 3.0V and 5.5V. The N-Channel
source is conne cted to the inductor an d Schottky diode,
or switc h node. When the switc h is off, the in ductor cur-
rent flow s th rou gh th e Sc hott ky dio de, prov id ing a pa th
to recharge the boost cap from the boost voltage
source, typically th e output v oltage fo r 3.0V to 5.0 V out-
put appl icat ions. A bo ost-bl ockin g diod e is us ed to p re-
vent current flow from the boost cap back into the
output during the internal switch-on time. Prior to
startup, the boost cap ha s no stored ch arge to drive the
switch. An internal re gulator is us ed to “pre-c harge” the
boost cap. Once pre-charged, the switch is turned on
and the inductor current flows. When the switch turns
off, the inductor current free-wheels through the
Schottky diode, providing a path to recharge the boost
cap. Worst case conditions for recharge occur when
the switch turns on for a very short duty cycle at light
load, limiting the inductor current ramp. In this case,
ther e is a smal l amo unt of tim e fo r the b oos t capac ito r
to recharge. For high input voltages there is enough
pre-charg e current to replace the boost cap charge. For
input voltages above 5.5V typical, the MCP16301
device will regulate the output voltage with no load.
After starting, the MCP16301 will regulate the output
volt age until t he input volt age decrease s below 4V. See
Figure 2-16 for device range of operation over input
voltage, output voltage and load.
4.2.5 ALTERNATIVE BOOST BIAS
For 3.0V to 5.0V output voltage applications, the boost
supply is typically the output voltage. For applications
with 3.0V < VOUT < 5.0V, an alternative boost supply
can be used.
Alternative boost supplies can be from the input, input
derived, output derived or an auxiliary system voltage.
For low voltage output applications with unregulated
input voltage, a shunt regulator derived from the input
can be used to derive the boost supply. For
applications with high output voltage or regulated high
input voltage, a series regulator can be used to derive
the boost supply.
MCP16301
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FIGURE 4-3: Shunt and External Boost Supply.
Shunt Boost Supply Regulation is used for low output
volt age converte rs op era tin g from a w i de ra ngi ng inp ut
source. A regulated 3.0V to 5.5V supply is needed to
provide high side-drive bias. The shunt uses a Zener
diode to clamp the voltage within the 3.0V to 5.5V
range using the resistance shown in Figure 4-3.
To calculate the shunt resistance, the boost drive
current can be estimated using Equation 4-1.
IBOOST_TYP for 3.3V Boost Supply = 0.6 mA
IBOOST_TYP for 5.0V Boost Supply = 0.8 mA.
EQUATION 4-1: BOOST CURRENT
C
B
V
OUT
V
IN
C
IN
C
OUT
SW
BOOST
GND
EN
FB
L
R
TOP
V
IN
Boost Diode
FW Diode
2V
12V
VZ = 5.1V
C1
R
SH
C
B
V
OUT
V
IN
C
IN
C
OUT
SW
BOOST
GND
EN
FB
L
R
TOP
R
BOT
V
IN
Boost Diode
FW Diode
2V
12V
3.0V to 5.5 V E xt ernal Supply
R
BOT
MCP16301
MCP16301
IBOOST IBOOST_TYP 1.5
×
mA=
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MCP16301
To calcul ate the shun t resistance , the maximum IBOOST
and IZ current are used at the minimum input voltage
(Equation 4-2).
EQUATION 4-2: SHUNT RESISTANCE
VZ and IZ can be found on the Zener diode
manufacturer’s data sheet. Typical IZ = 1 mA.
FIGURE 4-4: Series Regulator Boost Supply.
Series reg ulator app lication s use a Zener d iode to dro p
the excess voltage. The series regulator bias source
can be input or output voltage derived, as shown in
Figure 4-4. The boost supply must remain between
3.0V and 5.5V at all times for proper circuit operation.
RSH VINMIN VZ
IBoost IZ
+
------------------------------=
C
B
VOUT
VIN
CIN
COUT
SW
BOOST
GND
EN
FB
L
RTOP
RBOT
VIN
Boost Diode
FW Diode
12V
15V to 30V
C
B
VIN
CIN
SW
BOOST
GND
EN
FB
L
VIN
Boost Diode
FW Diode
2V
12V
VZ = 7.5V
VZ = 7.5V
VOUT
RTOP
RBOT
COUT
MCP16301
MCP16301
MCP16301
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5.0 APPLICATION INFORMATION
5.1 Typical Applications
The MCP16301 step-down converter operates over a
wide input voltage range, up to 30V maximum. Ty pical
applications include generating a bias or VDD voltage
for the PIC® microcontrollers product line, digital con-
trol system bias supply for AC-DC converters, 24V
industrial input and similar applications.
5.2 Adjustable Output Voltage
Calculations
To calculate the resistor divider values for the
MCP16301, Equation 5-1 can be used. RTOP is con-
nected to VOUT, RBOT is connected to GND and both
are connected to the VFB input pin.
EQUATION 5-1:
EXAMPLE 5-1:
EXAMPLE 5-2:
The trans co ndu ctanc e e rror a mp lifi er g ain is co ntro lle d
by it s internal impedance. The external divider re sistors
have no effect on system gain, so a wide range of
values can be used. A 10 kΩ resistor is recommended
as a good trade-off for quiescent current and noise
immunity.
5.3 General Design Equations
The step down converter duty cycle can be estimated
using Equation 5-2, while operating in Continuous
Inductor Current Mode. This equation also counts the
forward drop of the freewheeling diode and internal
N-Channel MOSFET switch voltage drop. As the load
current increases, the switch voltage drop and diode
voltage drop increase, requiring a larger PWM duty
cycle to maintain the output voltage regulation. Switch
voltage drop is estimated by multiplying the switch
current time s the sw it ch res is t anc e or RDSON.
EQUATION 5-2: CONTINUOUS INDUCTOR
CURRENT DUTY CYCLE
The MCP16301 device features an integrated slope
compensation to prevent the bimodal operation of the
PWM duty cycle. Internally, half of the inductor current
down slope is summed with the internal current sense
signal. For the proper amount of slope compensation,
it is recommended to keep the inductor down-slope
curr ent con stant by varyin g the ind uctance with VOUT,
where K = 0.22V/µH.
EQUATION 5-3:
For VOUT = 3.3V, an inductance of 15 µH is
recommended.
RTOP RBOT VOUT
VFB
-------------1
⎝⎠
⎛⎞
×
=
VOUT =3.3V
VFB =0.8V
RBOT =10 kΩ
RTOP = 31.25 kΩ (S tand ard Value = 31.2 kΩ)
VOUT =3.3V
VOUT =5.0V
VFB =0.8V
RBOT =10 kΩ
RTOP = 52.5 kΩ (Standard Value = 52.3 kΩ)
VOUT =4.98V
TABLE 5-1: RECOMMENDED INDUCTOR
VALUES
VOUT K LSTANDARD
2.0V 0.20 10 µH
3.3V 0.22 15 µH
5.0V 0.23 22 µH
12V 0.21 56 µH
15V 0.22 68 µH
DVOUT VDiode
+()
VIN ISW RDSON
×
()()
-------------------------------------------------------=
KV
OUT L
=
MCP16301
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5.4 Input Capacitor Selection
The step -dow n co nve rter i nput cap a cit or mus t fil ter the
high input ripple current, as a result of pulsing or
chopping the input voltage. The MCP16301 input
volt age pin is us ed to suppl y volta ge for the power trai n
and as a source for internal bias. A low equivalent
series resistance (ESR), preferably a ceramic
capacitor, is recommended. The necessary
capacitance is dependent upon the maximum load
current and source impedance. Three capacitor
parameters to keep in mind are the voltage rating,
equivalent series resistance and the temperature
rating. For wide temperature range applications, a
multi-layer X7R dielectric is recommended, while for
applications with limited temperature range, a multi-
layer X5R dielectric is acceptable. Typically, input
capacitance between 4.7 µF and 10 µF is sufficient for
most applications. For applications with 100 mA to
200 mA load, a 1 µF X7R capacitor can be used,
depending on the input source and its impedance.
The inpu t capacitor vo ltage rating should be a minimum
of VIN plus margin. Table 5-2 contains the
recommended range for the input capacitor value.
5.5 Output Capacitor Selection
The output capacitor helps in providing a stable output
volt age durin g sudden load t ransient s, and r educes th e
outp ut vol tage r ippl e. As w ith t he in put c apacito r, X5R
and X7R ceramic capacitors are well suited for this
application.
The MCP16301 is internally compensated, so the
output capacitance range is limited. See Table 5-2 for
the recommended output capacitor range.
The amo un t an d t ype of output c ap a ci t ance and eq ui v-
alent seri es res istance w ill h ave a si gnific ant eff ect on
the output ripple voltage and system stability. The
range of the output capacitance is limited due to the
integrat ed compensation of the MCP16301.
The outpu t voltag e capac itor volt age rating should be a
minimum of VOUT, plus margin.
Table 5-2 contains the recommended range for the
input and output capacitor value:
5.6 Inductor Selection
The MCP16301 is designed to be used with small sur-
face mount in duc to rs. Sev eral s pec ifi ca tions sh oul d b e
considered prior to selecting an inductor. To optimize
system performance, the inductance value is deter-
mined by the outpu t v ol tage ( Table 5-1) so the ind uctor
ripple current is somewhat constant over the output
voltage range.
EQUATION 5-4: INDUCTOR RIPPLE
CURRENT
EXAMPLE 5-3:
EQUATION 5-5: INDUCTOR PEAK
CURRENT
An inductor saturation rating minimum of 760 mA is
recommended. Low ESR inductors result in higher
system efficiency. A trade-off between size, cost and
efficiency is made to achieve the desired results.
TABLE 5-2: CAPACITOR VALUE RANGE
Parameter Min Max
CIN 2.2 µF none
COUT 20 µF none
Δ
IL
VL
L
------t
ON
×
=
VIN =12V
VOUT =3.3V
IOUT =600 mA
ILPK
Δ
IL
2
-------- I OUT
+=
Inductor ripple current = 319 mA
Inductor peak current = 760 mA
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5.7 Freewheeling Diode
The freew heel ing d iode creates a p ath for in ductor c ur-
rent flow after the internal switch is turned of f. The aver-
age diode current is dependent upon output load
current at duty cycle (D). The efficiency of the converter
is a function of the forward dr op and speed of the free-
wheeling diode. A low forward drop Schottky diode is
recomm end ed. Th e current ra tin g a nd v oltage ra tin g of
the diode is application dependent. The diode voltage
rating should be a minimum of VIN, plus margin. For
example, a diode rating of 40V should be used for an
application with a maximum input of 30V. The average
diode curren t can be cal cu lat ed usi ng Equation 5-6.
EQUATION 5-6: DIODE AVERAGE
CURRENT
EXAMPLE 5-4:
A 0.5A to 1A diode is recommen ded.
5.8 Boost Diode
The boost diode is used to provide a charging p ath from
the low voltage gate drive source, while the switch
node is low. The boo st diod e blo ck s the h igh v oltag e of
the switch node from feeding back into the output volt-
age when the switch is turned on, forcing the switch
node high.
A standard 1N4148 ultra-fast diode is recommended
for its rec ov ery spee d, hig h vo lt age blockin g capability,
availa bility and cost. The v olt age ra ting re quired for th e
boost diode is VIN.
For low boost voltage applications, a small Schottky
diode with the appropriately rated voltage can be used
to lower the forward drop, increasing the boost supply
for gate drive.
TABLE 5-3: MCP16301 RECOMMENDED
3.3V INDUCTORS
Part Number
Value
(µH)
DCR (Ω)
ISAT (A)
Size
WxLxH
(mm)
Coilcraft®
ME3220 15 0.52 0.90 3.2x2.521.0
LPS4414 15 0.440 0.92 4.3x4.3x1.4
LPS6235 15 0.125 2.00 6.0x6.0x3.5
MSS6132 15 0.135 1.56 6.1x6.1x3.2
MSS7341 15 0.057 1.78 7.3x7.3x4.1
ME3220 15 0.520 0.8 2.8x3.2x2.0
XFL2006 15 2.02 0.25 2.0x2.0x0.6
LPS3015 15 0.700 0.61 3.0x3.0x1.4
Wurth Elektronik®
744028 15 0.750 0.35 2.8x2.8x1.1
744029 15 0.600 0.42 2.8x2.8x1.35
744025 15 0.400 0.900 2.8x2.8x2.8
744031 15 0.255 0.450 3.8x3.8x1.65
744042 15 0.175 0.75 4.8x4.8x1.8
Coiltronics®
SD12 15 0.48 0.692 5.2x5.2x1.2
SD18 15 0.266 0.831 5.2x5.2x1.8
SD20 15 0.193 0.718 5.2x5.2x2.0
SD3118 15 0.51 0.75 3.2x3.2x1.8
SD52 15 0.189 0.88 5.2x5.5.2.0
Sumida®
CDPH4D19F 15 0.075 0.66 5.2x5.2x2.0
CDRH2D09C 15 0.52 0.24 3.2x3.2x1.0
CDRH2D162D 15 0.198 0.35 3.2x3.2x1.8
CDRH3D161H 15 0.328 0.65 4.0x4.0x1.8
TDK - EPC®
VLF3012A 15 0.54 0.41 2.8x2.6x1.2
VLF30251 15 0.5 0.47 2.5x3.0x1.2
VLF4012A 15 0.46 0.63 3.5x3.7x1.2
VLF5014A 15 0.28 0.97 4.5x4.7x1.4
B82462G4332M 15 0.097 1.05 6x6x2.2
TABLE 5-4: FREEWHEELING DIODES
App Manufacturer Part
Number Rating
12 VIN
600 mA Diodes
Inc. DFLS120L-7 20V, 1A
24 VIN
100 mA Diodes
Inc. B0540Ws-7 40V, 0.5A
18 VIN
600 mA Diodes
Inc. B130L-13-F 30V, 1A
ID1AVG 1D()IOUT
×
=
IOUT =0.5A
VIN =15V
VOUT =5V
D=5/15
ID1AVG =333 mA
MCP16301
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5.9 Boost Capacitor
The boost capacitor is used to supply current for the
internal high side drive circuitry that is above the input
volt age. The boost capacitor must store enough energy
to completely drive the high side switch on and off. A
0.1 µF X5R or X7R capacitor is recommended for all
appli cations. The boost capacitor maximum v oltage is
5.5V, so a 6.3V or 10V rated capacitor is recom-
mended.
5.10 Thermal Calculations
The MCP16301 is available in a SOT -23-6 package. By
calculating the power dissipation and applying the
package thermal resistance (θJA), the junction temper-
ature is estimated. The maximum continuous junction
temperature rating for the MCP16301 is +125°C.
To quickly estimate the internal power dissipation for
the switching step-down regulator, an empirical calcu-
lation using measured efficiency can be used. Given
the measured efficiency, the internal power dissipation
is estimated by Equation 5-7. This power dissipation
includes all internal and external component losses.
For a quick internal estimate, subtract the estimated
Schottky diode loss and inductor ESR loss from the
PDIS calculation in Equation 5-7.
EQUATION 5-7: TOTAL POWER
DISSIPATION ESTIMATE
The differe nc e b etwe en the first term , i npu t p ower, and
the second term, power delivered, is the total system
power dissipation. The freewheeling Schottky diode
losses are determined by calculating the average diode
current and multiplying by the diode forward drop. The
inductor losses are estimated by PL = IOUT2 x LESR.
EQUATION 5-8: DIODE POWER
DISSIPATION ESTIMATE
EXAMPLE 5-5:
5.11 PCB Layout Information
Good printed circuit board layout techniques are
important to any switching circuitry, and switching
power supplies are no different. When wiring the
switching high-current paths, short and wide traces
should b e used. Th erefore, it is import ant th at the inp ut
and outp ut capaci tors be place d as close as p ossible to
the MCP16301 to minimize the loop area.
The feedback resistors and feedback signal should be
routed aw ay from the switchi ng node and the sw itching
current l oop. W hen po ssib le, gro und pl anes and tra ces
should be used to help shield the feedback signal and
minimize noise and magnetic interference.
A good MCP16301 layout starts with CIN placement.
CIN suppl ies cu rrent to the input of th e cir cui t w hen the
switch is turned on. In addition to supplying high-
frequency switch current, CIN also provides a stable
voltage source for the internal MCP16301 circuitry.
Unstable PWM operation can result if there are
excessive transients or ringing on the VIN pin of the
MCP163 01 device . In Figure 5-1, CIN is placed close to
pin 5. A ground plane on the bottom of the board
provides a low resistive and inductive path for the
return current. The next priority in placement is the
freewheeling current loop formed by D1, COUT and L,
while strategically placing COUT return close to CIN
return. Next, CB and DB sh oul d be pl ace d between the
boost pin and the switch node pin SW. This leaves
space close to the MCP16301 VFB pin to place RTOP
and RBOT. RTOP and RBOT are routed away from the
Switch node so noise is not coupled into the high-
impedance VFB input.
VOUT IOUT
×
Efficiency
-------------------------------
⎝⎠
⎛⎞
VOUT IOUT
×
()PDis
=
PDiode VF1D()IOUT
×
()
×
=
VIN =10V
VOUT =5.0V
IOUT =0.4A
Efficiency = 90%
Total System Dissipation = 222 mW
LESR =0.15Ω
PL=24 mW
Diode VF = 0 .50
D=50%
PDiode =125 mW
MCP1 6301 internal power dissipati on est imate:
PDIS - PL - PDIODE = 73 mW
θJA =198°C/W
Estimated Junction
Temperature Rise =+14.5°C
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MCP16301
FIGURE 5-1: MCP16301 SO T-23-6 Recommen ded Lay out , 600 mA Design.
Bottom Plane is GND
RBOT RTOP 10 Ohm
VOUT
VIN
2xC
IN
REN
EN
CBDB
1
GND
GND
L
D1
COUT
COUT
Bottom Trace
MCP16301
CB
VIN COUT
SW
BOOST
GND
EN
FB
L
DB
D1
3.3V
4V to 30V 10 Ohm
REN
VOUT
RTOP
RBOT
1
6
3
2
5
4
VIN
CIN
MCP16301
Component Value
CIN 10 µF
COUT 2 x 10 µF
L 15 µH
RTOP 31.2 kΩ
RBOT 10 kΩ
D1 B140
DB1N4148
CB100 nF *Note: 10 Ohm resistor is used with network analyzer, to measure
system gain and phase.
MCP16301
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FIGURE 5-2: MCP16301 SO T-23-6 D2 Recommended Layout, 200 mA Design.
GND
Bottom Plane is GND
REN
COUT
VIN
GND
VOUT
GND
L
DB
RTOP
RBOT
CB
D1
CIN
MCP16301
CBVOUT
VIN COUT
SW
BOOST
GND
EN
FB
L
RTOP
VIN
DB
D1
3.3V
4V to 30V
REN
Component Value
CIN 1 µF
COUT 10 µF
L15 µH
RTOP 31.2 kΩ
RBOT 10 kΩ
D1 PD3S130
CB100 nF
REN 1 MΩ
MCP16301
1
6
3
2
5
4
RBOT
CIN
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6.0 TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUITS
FIGURE 6-1: Typical Application 30V VIN to 3.3V VOUT.
Component Value Manufacturer Part Number Comment
CIN 2 x 4.7 µF Taiyo Yuden®UMK325B7475KM-T CAP 4.7µF 50V CERAMIC X7R 1210 10%
COUT 2 x 10 µF Taiyo Yuden JMK212B7106KG-T CAP 10µF 6.3V CERAMIC X7R 0805 10%
L 15 µH Coilcraft®MSS6132-153ML MSS6132 15µH Shielded Power Inductor
RTOP 31.2 kΩPanasonic®-ECG ERJ-3EKF3162V RES 31.6K OHM 1/10W 1% 0603 SMD
RBOT 10 kΩPanasonic-ECG ERJ-3EKF1002V RES 10.0K OHM 1/10W 1% 0603 SMD
FW Diode B140 Diodes® Inc. B140-13-F DIODE SCHOTTKY 40V 1A SMA
Boost Diode 1N4148 Diodes Inc. 1N4448WS-7-F DIODE SWITCH 75V 200MW SOD-323
CB100 nF AVX® Corporation 0603YC104KAT2A CAP 0.1µF 16V CERAMIC X7R 0603 10%
CB
VOUT
VIN
CIN
COUT
SW
BOOST
GND
EN
FB
L
VIN
Boost Diode
FW Diode
3.3V
6V to 30V
RTOP
RBOT
MCP16301
MCP16301
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FIGURE 6-2: Typical Application 15V – 30V Input; 12V Output.
CB
SW
BOOST
GND
EN
FB
L
Boost Diode
FW Diode
12V
15V to 30V
DZ
Component Value Manufacturer Part Number Comment
CIN 2 x 4.7 µF Taiyo Yuden UMK325B7475KM-T CAP 4.7uF 50V CERAMIC X7R 1210 10%
COUT 2 x 10 µF Taiyo Yuden JMK212B7106KG-T CAP CER 10µF 25V X7R 10% 1206
L 56 µH Coilcraft MSS6132-153ML MSS7341 56µH Shielded Power Inductor
RTOP 140 kΩPanasonic-ECG ERJ-3EKF3162V RES 140K OHM 1/10W 1% 0603 SMD
RBOT 10 kΩPanasonic-ECG ERJ-3EKF1002V RES 10.0K OHM 1/10W 1% 0603 SMD
FW Diode B140 Diodes Inc. B140-13-F DIODE SCHOTTKY 40V 1A SMA
Boost Diode 1N4148 Diodes Inc. 1N4448WS-7-F DIODE SWITCH 75V 200MW SOD-323
CB100 nF AVX Corporation 0603YC104KAT2A CAP 0.1µF 16V CERAMIC X7R 0603 10%
DZ7.5V Zener Diodes Inc. MMSZ5236BS-7-F DIODE ZENER 7.5V 200MW SOD-323
MCP16301
VOUT
VIN COUT
RTOP
RBOT
VIN
CIN
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MCP16301
FIGURE 6-3: Typical Application 12V Input; 2V Output at 600 mA.
CB
SW
BOOST
GND
EN
FB
L
VIN
Boost Diode
FW Diode
2V
12V
DZ
RTOP
VOUT
COUT
CIN
VIN
RBOT
Component Value Manufacturer Part Number Comment
CIN 10 µF Taiyo Yuden EMK316B7106KL-TD CAP CER 10µF 16V X7R 10% 1206
COUT 22 µF Taiyo Yuden JMK316B7226ML-T CAP CER 22µF 6.3V X7R 1206
L 10 µH Coilcraft MSS4020-103ML 10 µH Shielded Power Inductor
RTOP 15 kΩPanasonic-ECG ERJ-3EKF1502V RES 15.0K OHM 1/10W 1% 0603 SMD
RBOT 10 kΩPanasonic-ECG ERJ-3EKF1002V RES 10.0K OHM 1/10W 1% 0603 SMD
FW Diode PD3S Diodes Inc. PD3S120L-7 DIODE SCHOTTKY 1A 20V POWERDI323
Boost Diode 1N4148 Diodes Inc. 1N4448WS-7-F DIODE SWITCH 75V 200MW SOD-323
CB100 nF AVX Corporation 0603YC104KAT2A CAP 0.1uF 16V CERAMIC X7R 0603 10%
DZ7.5V Zener Diodes Inc. MMSZ5236BS-7-F DIODE ZENER 7.5V 200MW SOD-323
MCP16301
MCP16301
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FIGURE 6-4: Typical Application 10V to 16V VIN to 2.5V VOUT.
CB
SW
BOOST
GND
EN
FB
L
Boost Diode
FW Diode
2.5V
10V to 16V
DZ
CZ
MCP16301
RBOT
RTOP
VOUT
RZ
VIN
CIN
VIN COUT
Component Value Manufacturer Part Number Comment
CIN 10 µF Taiyo Yuden TMK316B7106KL-TD CAP CER 10 µF 25V X7R 10% 1206
COUT 22 µF Taiyo Yuden JMK316B7226ML-T CAP CER 22 µF 6.3V X7R 1206
L 12 µH Coilcraft LPS4414-123MLB LPS4414 12 uH Shielded Power Inductor
RTOP 21.5 kΩPanasonic-ECG ERJ-3EKF2152V RES 21.5K OHM 1/10W 1% 0603 SMD
RBOT 10 kΩPanasonic-ECG ERJ-3EKF1002V RES 10.0K OHM 1/10W 1% 0603 SMD
FW Diode DFLS120 Diodes Inc. DFLS120L-7 DIODE SCHOTTKY 20V 1A POWERDI123
Boost Diode 1N4148 Diodes Inc. 1N4448WS-7-F DIODE SWITCH 75V 200MW SOD-323
CB100 nF AVX Corporation 0603YC104KAT2A CAP 0.1uF 16V CERAMIC X7R 0603 10%
DZ7.5V Zener Diodes Inc. MMSZ5236BS-7-F DIODE ZENER 7.5V 200MW SOD-323
CZ1 µF Taiyo Yuden LMK107B7105KA-T CAP CER 1.0UF 10V X7R 0603
RZ1 kΩPanasonic-ECG ERJ-8ENF1001V RES 1.00K OHM 1/4W 1% 1206 SMD
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FIGURE 6-5: Typical Application 4V to 30V VIN to 3.3V VOUT at 150 mA.
CB
SW
BOOST
GND
EN
FB
L
VIN
Boost Diode
FW Diode
3.3V
4V to 30V
REN
CIN RTOP
VOUT
VIN COUT
RBOT
MCP16301
Component Value Manufacturer Part Number Comment
CIN 1 µF Taiyo Yuden GMK212B7105KG-T CAP CER 1.0µF 35V X7R 0805
COUT 10 µF Taiyo Yuden JMK107BJ106MA-T CAP CER 10µF 6.3V X5R 0603
L 15 µH Coilcraft LPS3015-153MLB INDUCTOR POWER 15µH 0.61A SMD
RTOP 31.2 kΩPanasonic-ECG ERJ-2RKF3162X RES 31.6K OHM 1/10W 1% 0402 SMD
RBOT 10 kΩPanasonic-ECG ERJ-3EKF1002V RES 10.0K OHM 1/10W 1% 0603 SMD
FW Diode B0540 Diodes Inc. B0540WS-7 DIODE SCHOTTKY 0.5A 40V SOD323
Boost Diode 1N4148 Diodes Inc. 1N4448WS-7-F DIODE SWITCH 75V 200MW SOD-323
CB100 nF TDK® Corporation C1005X5R0J104M CAP CER 0.10uF 6.3V X5R 0402
REN 10 MΩPanasonic-ECG ERJ-2RKF1004X RES 1.00M OHM 1/10W 1% 0402 SMD
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7.0 PACKAGING INFORMATION
7.1 Package Marking Information
Legend: XX...X Customer-specific information
Y Year code (last digit of calendar year)
YY Year code (last 2 digits of calendar year)
WW Week code (week of January 1 is week ‘01’)
NNN Alpha nu me ric trac eability code
Pb-free JEDEC designator for Matte Tin (Sn)
*This package is Pb-free. The P b-free JEDEC desi gnator ( )
can be found on the outer packaging for this package.
Note: In the event the fu ll Micr ochip part nu mber ca nnot be m arked o n one line, it w ill
be carried over to the next line, thus limiting the number of available
characters for customer-specific information.
3
e
3
e
6-Lead SOT-23
HTNN
Example
HT25
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6-Lead Plastic Small Outline Transistor (CHY) [SOT-23]
Notes:
1. Dimensions D and E1 do not include mold flash or protrusions. Mold flash or protrusions shall not exceed 0.127 mm per side.
2. Dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5M.
BSC: Basic Dimension. Theoretically exact value shown without tolerances.
Note: For the most current package drawings, please see the Microchip Packaging Specification located at
http://www.microchip.com/packaging
Units MILLIMETERS
Dimension Limits MIN NOM MAX
Number of Pins N 6
Pitch e 0.95 BSC
Outside Lead Pitch e1 1.90 BSC
Overall Height A 0.90 1.45
Molded Package Thickness A2 0.89 1.30
Standoff A1 0.00 0.15
Overall Width E 2.20 3.20
Molded Package Width E1 1.30 1.80
Overall Length D 2.70 3.10
Foot Length L 0.10 0.60
Footprint L1 0.35 0.80
Foot Angle 30°
Lead Thickness c 0.08 0.26
Lead Width b 0.20 0.51
b
E
4
N
E1
PIN 1 ID BY
LASER MARK
D
123
e
e1
A
A1
A2 c
L
L1
φ
Microchip Technology Drawing C04-028B
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6-Lead Plastic Small Outline Transistor (CHY) [SOT-23]
Note: For the most current package drawings, please see the Microchip Packaging Specification located at
http://www.microchip.com/packaging
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APPENDIX A: REVISION HISTORY
Revision A (May 2011)
Original Release of this D ocument.
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
To order or obtain information, e.g., on pricing or delivery, refer to the factory or the listed sales office.
Examples:
a) MCP16301T-I/CHY: Step-Down Regulator,
Tape and Reel,
Industrial Tempera ture
6LD SOT-23 pkg.
PART NO. -X /XXX
PackageTemperature
Range
Device
Device MCP16301T: High Voltage Step-Down Regulator,
Tape and Reel
Temp er atu re Rang e I = -40 °C to +85°C (Industrial)
Package CHY= Plastic Small Outline Transistor (SOT-23), 6-lead
X
Tape
and Reel
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The Microchip name and logo, the Microchip logo, dsPIC,
KEELOQ, KEELOQ logo, MPL AB, PIC , PI Cmi cro, PI CSTART,
PIC32 logo, rfPIC and UNI/O are registered trademarks of
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ECONOMONIT OR, FanSense, HI-TIDE, In-Circuit Se rial
Programming, ICSP, Mindi, MiWi, MPASM, MPLA B Cert ified
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Generation, PICC, PICC-18, PICDEM, PICDEM.net, PICkit,
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ISBN: 978-1-61341-179-7
Note the following details of the code protection feature on Microchip devices:
Microchip products meet the specification contained in their particular Microchip Data Sheet.
Microchip believes that it s f amily of products is one of the most secure families of its kind on the market today, when used in the
intended manner and under normal conditions.
There are dishonest and possibly illegal methods used to breach the code protection feature. All of these methods, to our
knowledge, require using the Microchip products in a manner outside the operating specifications contained in Microchip’s Data
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Microchip is willing to work with the customer who is concerned about the integrity of their code.
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