Microchip Technology Inc., has launched the MCP16301- Microchip's first 30V-input, buck switching regulator with 600mA output capability. The MCP16301 features a wide input voltage range, from 4V to 30V, an output voltage range from 2V to 15V and provides up to 95 percent efficiency. The 600mA MCP16301 is offered in a 6-pin SOT-23 package with an integrated high-side switch, and requires a minimal number of external components. It is ideal for applications in the industrial, telecommunications, consumer and automotive markets, such as set-top boxes, LED lighting, HVAC systems and power meters.

The MCP16301 provides an efficient and compact solution for stepping down 12V to 24V DC power rails, for use with PIC® microcontrollers and other low-voltage devices in a wide range of applications. The high-speed peak current mode control allows fast responses to sudden inputvoltage and load transients encountered in power applications.

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