Microchip MCP16301 High Voltage Buck Converter 600 mA Demo Board

The Microchip ADM00352 demo board supports the MCP16301 high-input-voltage buck converter, enabling rapid evaluation of step-down regulation from 4 V to 30 V (with 40 V transients) and providing a fixed 3.3 V output at up to 600 mA. Designed for power system integration, the board offers test points for VIN, VOUT, GND and EN, making it an efficient platform for prototype and design verification in industrial electronics, automotive, and embedded applications.

Core Capabilities of the Microchip MCP16301 High Voltage Buck Converter 600 mA Demo Board

• Wide input range: 4 V to 30 V with 40 V transient tolerance.
• Fixed 3.3 V output at 600 mA supports many embedded power rails.
• Test-point access for ease of measurement and integration in system evaluations.
• Supports the MCP16301 device architecture, offering peak-current mode control and high efficiency.
• Fully assembled and tested board accelerates design verification and reduces setup time.
• Compatible with miniature SOT-23 footprint device applications to illustrate real-world solution size.

Developed for Rapid Power Design

This demo board is engineered to enable engineers to quickly and reliably validate high-input DC-DC step-down solutions. Featuring the MCP16301’s integrated MOSFET, fixed-frequency switching and minimal external components, the ADM00352 delivers a compact benchmark for efficiency, layout optimisation and system-level testing in power management modules.

Versatility in Applications

• Evaluation of power supply designs in industrial control systems.
• Embedded system development.
• Prototype board for automotive or EPS power conversion modules.
• Learning and teaching tool for electronics labs in the power-management curriculum.
• Reference solution for OEMs designing compact buck converters using the MCP16301.

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