MCP16502TAE-E/S8B Microchip Integrated Circuit (Quad Flat No-Lead) In Stock
MCP16502TAE-E/S8B is an integrated power management unit (PMIC) from Microchip Technology featuring 6 output channels in a compact VQFN-32 package, introduced in 2019. It combines multiple DC-DC regulators and LDOs for multi-rail processor power supply in embedded Linux and FPGA platforms. Available from stock worldwide with fast global shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Quad Flat No-Lead
- Pin Count
- 32
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP16502TAE-E/S8B Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.7970(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 6-channel integrated PMIC combining buck regulators and LDOs in one device
- Adjustable output threshold enabling flexible power sequencing for multi-rail SoC supplies
- Compact 32-pad VQFN package reducing board area versus discrete regulator solutions
- RoHS-compliant lead-free construction per JESD-609 e3 rating for green manufacturing
- Integrated power management unit architecture replacing 5 to 8 discrete ICs
- Supports MPU and FPGA core plus I/O rail sequencing with programmable startup timing
Applications
The MCP16502TAE-E/S8B is designed for microprocessor-based platforms such as embedded Linux SoCs, FPGAs, and application processors requiring multiple independent power rails with defined startup sequencing. It replaces several discrete DC-DC converters and LDOs, simplifying PCB layout and reducing BOM component count by 5 to 8 parts. Industrial gateways, human-machine interfaces, and smart cameras are typical targets where the 6-rail output structure covers core, I/O, DDR memory, and peripheral rails from a single management device.
Specifications
| Manufacturer Package Code | VQFN-32 |
| Factory Lead Time | 8Weeks |
| Date Of Intro | 2019-11-25 |
| YTEOL | 19 |
| Adjustable Threshold | YES |
| Analog IC - Other Type | INTEGRATED POWER MANAGEMENT UNIT |
| JESD-30 Code | S-PQCC-N32 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Channels | 6 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | LCC32,.12SQ,20 |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Package Style | CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | 2.7V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Temperature Grade | AUTOMOTIVE |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | NO LEAD |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.5mm |
| Terminal Position | QUAD |
| Package | Quad Flat No-Lead |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many output channels does MCP16502TAE-E/S8B provide and how does this simplify a multi-rail SoC power design?
The MCP16502TAE-E/S8B integrates 6 output channels, covering core, DDR, I/O, and peripheral supply rails from a single VQFN-32 package. This consolidation replaces 5 to 8 discrete DC-DC regulators and LDOs, reducing BOM component count significantly and shrinking power-supply section PCB area. The adjustable threshold feature allows system designers to program startup sequencing without external supervisory ICs.
For an embedded Linux gateway design, how does MCP16502TAE-E/S8B's power sequencing capability reduce design risk?
The adjustable threshold architecture of MCP16502TAE-E/S8B lets designers program each of the 6 output rails to start within a defined voltage window, ensuring DDR memory rails and CPU core rails power up in the correct sequence within a few milliseconds. Incorrect power sequencing on application processors commonly causes chip damage or unreliable boot, so integrated sequencing with adjustable thresholds eliminates this risk without external sequencer ICs. The 32-pad VQFN package also keeps parasitic inductance low for clean transient response.
What packaging does MCP16502TAE-E/S8B use and how does it compare to a discrete regulator solution in board space?
The MCP16502TAE-E/S8B uses a VQFN-32 package with 32 pads, occupying approximately 25 mm² of PCB area. An equivalent discrete solution with 6 separate regulator ICs would require 80 to 150 mm² plus additional passive components, representing a 3x to 6x area saving. This footprint advantage is critical for compact embedded boards where the power supply section competes for space with connectors and RF modules.
How does MCP16502TAE-E/S8B fit into an FPGA development board requiring independent core and I/O rail control?
FPGAs typically require separate core voltages around 0.9 V to 1.0 V and I/O bank voltages from 1.2 V to 3.3 V, all of which fall within MCP16502TAE-E/S8B's 6-channel output range. The adjustable thresholds allow programming each rail to the FPGA vendor's required tolerance, typically within 3% of target. The integrated PMIC approach also simplifies decoupling since each output channel has its own internal compensation, reducing external capacitor count.
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