PWM Buck Regulator IC exhibits efficiencies above 94%.
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Manufactured in 3 x 3 mm MLF(TM)-10L package, 1 MHz MIC2208 employs flexible design capable of providing variety of outputs. External compensation allows use of ultra-small inductor and output capacitor values, while providing low noise operation. Suited for point-of-load applications, IC offers 2.7-5.5 V supply voltage and output current to 3 A. It features 100% max duty cycle, adjustable output voltage option down to 1 V, integrated 5 A MOSFET switch, and current limit protection.
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Micrel Introduces 3A Ultra-Fast Transient Response PWM Buck Regulator
IC Provides State-Of-The-Art Solution Featuring High Efficiency, Low Ripple, and Extreme Transient Response
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 4 / -- Micrel Inc., (NASDAQ:MCRL), an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today launched the MIC2208, a new 1 MHz 3A PWM buck regulator IC in a tiny 3mm x 3mm MLF(TM)-10L package. The MIC2208 features a flexible design and ultra-fast transient response. It is capable of providing a wide range of outputs, allowing efficiencies above 94 percent. The external compensation allows the use of ultra-small inductor and output capacitor values while providing uncompromised fast transient response and low noise operation. The IC is currently available in volume quantities with pricing starting at $1.90 for 1K quantity.
"Today's advanced digital cores demand higher power densities, ultra-fast load steps and enhanced power conversion performance," noted Ralf Muenster, Micrel's director of marketing for power products. "Micrel's small MIC2208 buck regulator offers increased flexibility and extreme transient response, providing designers with a new best-in-class choice for their buck regulator applications."
The chip is aimed at point-of-load applications in telecom, networking, servers, set-top boxes and consumer electronics equipment. The IC offers 2.7 to 5.5V supply voltage and output current to 3A. It features 100 percent maximum duty cycle, an adjustable output voltage option down to 1V, a fully integrated 5A MOSFET switch, micropower and thermal shutdown, and current limit protection.
About Micrel, Inc.
Micrel Inc., is a leading global manufacturer of IC solutions for the worldwide analog, Ethernet and high bandwidth markets. The Company's products include advanced mixed-signal, analog and power semiconductors; high performance communication, clock management, Ethernet switch and physical layer transceiver ICs. Company customers include leading manufacturers of enterprise, consumer, industrial, mobile, telecommunications, automotive, and computer products. Corporation headquarters and state-of-the-art wafer fabrication facilities are located in San Jose, CA with regional sales and support offices and advanced technology design centers situated throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. In addition, the Company maintains an extensive network of distributors and reps worldwide. Web: http://www.micrel.com/.
Note: MLF is a trademark of Amkor Technology.
CONTACT: Julieanne DiBene, Marketing Communications, Micrel Inc., +1-408-474-1276, Julie.DiBene@Micrel.com
