16-04-2025 | Microchip Technology | Semiconductors
The rapid integration of AI into industrial, computing and data centre applications is fuelling a growing need for more efficient and advanced power management solutions. Microchip Technology has announced the MCP16701, a PMIC designed to satisfy the requirements of high-performance MPU and FPGA designers. The device integrates eight 1.5A buck converters that can be paralleled, four 300mA internal LDOs and a controller to drive external MOSFETs.
This highly integrated device can reduce area by 48% with less than 60% of the component count of a discrete solution. The device is in a small-form-factor 8mm × 8mm VQFN package to supply a compact, flexible power management solution for space-constrained applications. It fulfils diverse power needs and supports the company's PIC64-GX MPU and PolarFire FPGAs with a configurable feature set.
"With the introduction of the MCP16701, Microchip is setting a new standard in PMIC technology by offering an unprecedented level of integration and flexibility," said Rudy Jaramillo, vice president of Microchip's analog power and interface division. "This advanced PMIC is designed specifically for high-performance applications, enabling our customers to streamline their design process."
The device features an I2C communication interface to enhance communication efficiency between the PMIC and other system components. The device works within a temperature range of TJ −40C to +105C for reliable performance in diverse environmental conditions.
A key feature of the device is its ability to dynamically change Vout levels for all converters in 12.5mV/25mV increments. This maximum flexibility enables designers to fine-tune power delivery to satisfy specific application needs, helping improve overall system efficiency and performance.
The MCP16701 joins a family of the company's PMIC products, including the MCP16502, MCP16501, and others, which are employed to power high-performance MPU applications targeting industrial computing, data centers, IoT, and edge AI.
The EV23P28A evaluation board and GUI support the MCP16701 PMIC to assist developers in evaluating their designs.
