MIC23201 
2MHz PWM 2A Buck Regulator with 
Hyper Speed Control 
 
 
 
 
General Description Features      
 Input voltage: 2.7V to 5.5V 
The MIC23201 is a high efficiency 2MHz 2A synchronous 
buck regulator with Hyper Speed Control. Micrels Hyper  2A output current 
Speed Control provides ultra-fast transient response which  Up to 90% peak efficiency  
is perfectly suited for supplying processor core voltages. 
 Programmable Soft-Start 
An additional benefit of this proprietary architecture is very 
 Power Good Indicator 
low output ripple voltage throughout the entire load range 
 2MHz switching frequency  
with the use of small output capacitors. The tiny 3mm x 
 Safe for pre-biased output 
3mm MLF package saves precious board space and 
 Ultra fast transient response 
requires only three external components. 
 Low voltage output ripple, 16mV at full load 
The MIC23201 is designed for use with a very small 
 Fully integrated MOSFET switches 
inductor, down to 1H, and an output capacitor as small as 
 0.01A shutdown current 
22F that enables a total solution size, less than 1.5mm 
 Thermal shutdown and current limit protection 
height. 
 Output Voltage as low as 0.95V 
The MIC23201 provides a constant switching frequency 
 10-pin 3mm x 3mm MLF 
around 2MHz while achieving peak efficiencies up to 90%. 
 40 C to +125 C operating junction temperature range 
 
The MIC23201 is available in 10-pin 3mm x 3mm  MLF
Applications 
package with an operating junction temperature range 
from 40C to +125 C. 
 Low Voltage Point of Load 
Datasheets and support documentation can be found on 
 Blu Ray DVD Players 
Micrels web site at: www.micrel.com. 
 Networking Equipment 
 Set Top Boxes
 
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Typical Application 
Efficiency (V = 3.3V) 
IN
vs. Output Current
100
90
80
2.5V
70
1.8V
1.5V
60
1.2V
0.95V
50
40
30
20
10 V =  3.3V
IN
0
0 0.6 1.2 1.8 2.4 3
 
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
 
Hyper Speed Control is a trademark of Micrel, Inc. 
MLF and MicroLeadFrame are registered trademark Amkor Technology Inc. 
Micrel Inc.  2180 Fortune Drive  San Jose, CA 95131  USA  tel +1 (408) 944-0800  fax + 1 (408) 474-1000  Micrel Inc. MIC23201
 
Ordering Information 
Marking Nominal Output Junction Lead 
Part Number Package 
Code Voltage Temp. Range Finish 
MIC23201YML 201A ADJ 10-pin 3mm x 3mm  MLF -40C to +125C Pb-Free 
Notes: 
1. Other options available.  Contact Micrel for details. 
2.  MLF is GREEN RoHS compliant package.  Lead finish is NiPdAu.  Mold compound is Halogen Free. 
 
Pin Configuration 
 
 
10 Pin 3mm x 3mm MLF (ML) 
(Top View) 
 
 
Pin Description 
Pin Number Pin Name Pin Function 
1 SW Switch output: Internal power MOSFET output switches. 
Enable input: Logic high enables operation of the regulator. Logic low will shut down the device. Do 
2 EN 
not leave floating. 
3 SNS Sense input: Connect to V as close to output capacitor as possible to sense output voltage. 
OUT
Feedback input: The FB pin is regulated to 0.62V. Connect a resistor divider from the output to 
4 FB 
ground to set the output voltage. 
Power Good output: Open Drain output for the power good indicator. Place a resistor between this 
5 PG 
pin and a voltage source to detect a power good condition. 
Soft Start: Place a capacitor from SS pin to ground to program the soft start time. Do not leave this 
6 SS 
pin floating. Minimum of 100pF C is required. 
SS
Analog Ground: Connect to central ground point where all high current paths meet (C , C , 
IN OUT
7 AGND 
PGND) for best operation. 
Signal input voltage: This pin is connected externally to the VIN pin. A 2.2F ceramic capacitor from 
8 SVIN 
the SVIN pin to AGND must be placed next to the IC. 
Power supply input voltage:  The VIN pin is the input supply to the internal P-Channel Power 
9 VIN 
MOSFET. A 22F ceramic is recommended for bypassing at VIN pin.  
10 PGND Power Ground. 
EP ePad Thermal pad. It must be connected to PGND on the PCB to improve the thermal performance. 
 
  
August 2012 2 M9999-082912-A