Micrel Semiconductor (San Jose, CA) announced its new MIC4685 high-current, high-efficiency, buck regulator, the newest member of the SuperSwitcher family. The MIC4685 is a 200kHz, PWM buck regulator housed in a seven-lead SPAK package. The device boasts a wide input-voltage range of 4V to 34V, and a high 3A output current. Output voltage is adjustable down to 1.25V.
The new MIC4685 allows bullet-proof designs with built-in safety features such as a cycle-by-cycle current limit, frequency foldback, short-circuit protection and thermal shutdown.
The MIC4685BM is priced at $2.85 when purchased in 1,000-piece quantities. Samples are available from stock, and production quantities are stock to 12 weeks ARO.
