The MC34PF3000A3EP from NXP Semiconductors is a Power Management IC that is designed specifically for use with the NXP i.MX 7 and i.MX 6SL/SX/UL application processors. It requires an input voltage of 2.8 - 4.5 V or 3.7 - 5.5 V. This PMIC includes buck converters, linear regulators, DDR voltage reference, RTC supply, coin-cell charger and integrates memory modules. This IC is powered using SMARTMOS technology that provides all the necessary rails to power a complete system including the application processors, memory, and peripherals. It uses One-Time Programmable (OTP) memory to set startup sequence, timing, output voltage, and other parameters, thus providing flexibility and reducing external component count.
The MC34PF3000A3EP uses an I2C interface to remotely control and regulate the parameters and functional capabilities of the IC. It is equipped with a built-in soft-start function, and over-current and over-voltage protection circuitries to prevent short-circuit-related damages. The IC is available in a surface-mount package that measures 7 x 7 mm and is ideal for wearables, home automation, home security, eReaders, tablets, POS terminals, medical monitoring, and industrial applications.
