MIC2204 Micrel, Inc. MIC2204
High-Efficiency 2MHz Synchronous Buck Converter General Description Features The Micrel MIC2204 is a high-efficiency, 2MHz PWM synchronous buck switching regulator. Power conversion efficiency of above 95% is easily obtainable over a wide range
of applications. A proprietary internal compensation technique ensures stability with the smallest possible inductor
and ceramic output capacitor. The MIC2204 operates from 2.3V to 5.5V input and features
internal power MOSFETs that can supply over 600mA of
output current with output voltages down to 1V. The MIC2204
implements a constant 2MHz pulse-width-modulation (PWM)
control scheme which reduces spurious noise in sensitive RF
and communication applications. Additionally, the MIC2204
can be synchronized to an external clock, or multiple MIC2204s
can easily be daisy-chained with the SYNCLOCK feature.
The MIC2204 has a high bandwidth loop (typ. 200kHz) which
allows ultra-fast transient response times. This is very useful
when powering applications that require fast dynamic responses, such as the CPU cores and RF circuitry in highperformance cellular phones and PDAs. Input voltage range: 2.3V to 5.5V
Output down to 1V/ 600mA
2MHz PWM operation
Ultra-fast transient response (typical 200kHz GBW)
Internal compensation
All ceramic capacitors
>95% efficiency
Fully integrated MOSFET switches
Easily synchronized to external clock
SYNCLOCK feature to daisy-chain multiple 2204s …