High efficiency DC/DC converter

Micrel has released the MIC24046-H, a high efficiency, pin-configurable 5A synchronous buck converter that targets end equipment such as network switches/routers, servers, storage, base stations, FPGA and DSP power as well as factory automation and security cameras.

Available in a 20pin, 3 x 3mm QFN package, the device features pin selectable output voltage, switching frequency and current limit settings, which is said to improve design flexibility, and eliminate multiple external components.

The MIC24046-H operates over a input voltage range of 4.5 to 19V suiting it to distributed 12V point-of-load applications. Output voltage can be selected from 0.7 to 3.3V via nine different settings and device has a ±1% VOUT accuracy setting from 0.7 to 1.2V.

Other features include internal soft-start, safe pre-biased start-up and thermal shutdown. The device has a junction temperature range of -40 to 125°C.