Tiny integrated PMIC for targets AI and data centres
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Microchip Technology has announced the MCP16701 PMIC, designed to meet the needs of high-performance MPU and FPGA designers. The PMIC targets high-performance AI, industrial computing and data centre applications and operates over −40°C to +105°C.
The PMIC integrates eight 1.5 A buck converters that can be paralleled, four 300 mA internal LDOs and a controller to drive external MOSFETs. It features an I2C communication interface to simplify and enhance communication efficiency between the PMIC and other system components.
This highly integrated device reduces area usage by up to 48% while using less than 60% of the component count compared to a discrete implementation. The MCP16701 comes in a compact 8 mm × 8 mm VQFN package, providing flexible power management for space-constrained applications. It meets diverse power needs and supports Microchip’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 Analogue Power and Interface Division. “This advanced PMIC is specifically designed for high-performance applications, enabling our customers to streamline their design process.”
A key feature of the MCP16701 is its ability to dynamically change Vout levels for all converters in 12.5-mV/25-mV increments. This maximum flexibility allows designers to fine-tune power delivery to meet specific application requirements, helping enhance overall system efficiency and performance.
Support for the MCP16701 PMIC includes the EV23P28A Evaluation Board and GUI to help developers evaluate their design.
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